The Christmas List App

The Christmas List App

Add & Share Gift Lists

1K ratings
94 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 19, 2018
  • September 17, 2025

Features

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Easily create and share Christmas gift lists with family and friends. Add items from online stores or by taking photos, claim gifts to avoid duplicates, and track your budget. Keep the surprise alive with hidden claimed items.

Create gift lists
Add items from online stores
Add items via photos
Share lists with others
Claim items to avoid duplicates
Track spending budget
Find gift ideas
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What users say

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What's New in The Christmas List App

2.0.8

September 17, 2025

Now includes Google login!

User reviews

Want to love it

Logging in is impossible with update. Forgot password goes nowhere.

Garbage now

This app used to be great but they change the interface and definitely de-funded it. Doesn’t work on a web browser, only mobile app. And this year right around Christmas it stops working altogether with network errors and issues logging on.

App changed

Don’t like the changes. We used to have the ability to enter free text items but now you have to use a URL or search internet lost ability to enter free text for items.

What happened?

This was a pretty good app. Before, the only complaint I had was that none of the items carried over from one year to the next. Now there are several problems. Yes, the previous year’s stuff is archived, but you can’t delete anything from the archive. Before, you could just write a suggestion, like, “slippers”, or “games”, etc. Now, the only thing it allows is URLs from websites. How am I supposed to put something from Etsy on there?
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Still needs work

Missing features that were available on the previous version. Unable to add a gift without a url. On the previous version we were able to add an item with a picture and our own description - important for things like gift cards or when the url doesn’t work (this happens frequently). Also when you edit an item, the edits don’t save, despite “saving” them. The app is a great idea but needs work. I have a love-hate relationship with it right now. Since the update, we’ve resorted to group texting again and it always goes like this: “trying to add this to the Christmas list app, but it won’t let me, so here’s the link”. There’s no point in having the app if this is what we resort to.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Duplicate lists appearing on main screen

Bug

Inability to delete or archive old lists

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when adding items

Bug

Sync issues between mobile app and web

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Allow manual item entry without links

Feature

Ability to carry over lists from previous years

Feature

Option to categorize or prioritize list items

Feature

Improve notification system for claimed items

Feature

FAQ

What does the Christmas List App do?

This app helps you create and manage Christmas gift lists. You can add items from online stores or by taking pictures, share your lists with family and friends, and claim items to prevent duplicate gifts. It also includes budget tracking and gift idea suggestions.

How can I add items to a gift list?

You can easily add items by pasting a URL from any online store. Alternatively, you can take a picture of an item you see in a physical store and upload it directly to your list. This makes it simple to capture gift ideas as you find them.

Is the Christmas List App free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no charges for creating lists, sharing them, or utilizing any of its features. The creators aim to provide a helpful tool for everyone during the holiday season.

Can I create lists for other family members?

Absolutely! A key feature is the ability to create lists for other family members, such as children. This allows you to easily manage gift ideas for them and share with other relatives who might be shopping for them.

Will the recipient see if I've claimed an item on their list?

No, the app is designed to keep the element of surprise. Any items that are 'claimed' or 'reserved' on a gift list will not be visible to the recipient. They will only see the original list of desired items.