# The Christmas List App — Add & Share Gift Lists

> Smart and fun app for creating, sharing, and managing Christmas gift lists. (iPhone/iPad app by Weblight Development, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-christmas-list-app/id1438673722 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Weblight Development, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062169614)
- Category: Productivity, Shopping
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.68/5 from 1,042 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 46 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-christmas-list-app/id1438673722/reviews.md

## What is The Christmas List App?

ChristmasListApp is your smart and fun solution to gift giving this Christmas season! Create Christmas gift lists, share them with family and friends, claim items to purchase and set a budget. 

The ChristmasListApp experience is festive, fun and easy for anyone to use. Receive notifications when new Christmas wish list items are added so you can be the first to claim! No more coordinating gift lists between family members. 

What sets us apart? We offer a web application, from any device, anywhere. Easily add gifts from any online store or snap a pic of a gift in store on the shelf and upload. Curated gift list ideas and deal alerts available. Created by a family, for families! 

Check out our tutorial videos to see ChristmasListApp in action!

So many features!
-Create a gift list (for yourself or others)
-Add items from any online store
-Take pictures of items on shelf in store and add to your list
-Share your list with family and friends easily
-Claim items on other lists (no more duplicate gifts-yay!)
-Track your spending budget
-Manage your shopping list, mark items as bought
-Find gift ideas and suggestions
-Receive deal alerts and save money
-User friendly design (all ages can use it!)
-Great customer service 
-Well maintained and updated


Can I create a list for another family member?
Yes, absolutely! One of the most useful features of ChristmasListApp is the ability to create a list for your children to share with family members. You can easily create a list for those kiddos and family members that are not able to set one up on their own!

Can others see the items that are claimed or that I add to their list?
No! We take every precaution to keep the element of surprise alive and well. Any items that are ‘claimed’ or ‘reserved’ will not be shown to the recipient.

Can I add items to a list that I didn’t create?
Yes! You can add gift ideas to lists for others to claim or even for yourself to claim. The recipient will not see these additions and will be surprised on Christmas morning!

Can I track my spending budget?
Yes! You can set a budget per person. Mark items as ‘bought’ and easily enter the price you paid. Our tracker will show you how much you have left to spend!

When should I create my list?
Anytime, and the sooner, the better! As you walk through stores and think “that would be a great Christmas gift” add it to your list so you don’t forget. When you put ideas on your list, others can start their shopping early!

What if I or a family member need help?
No problem! We have chat available through our website and can also be contacted at info@christmaslistapp.com. We will respond promptly to your questions or concerns. 


About us!!
We are a husband and wife team and the creators of ChristmasListApp. In 2012, we decided we needed a better way to share our gift lists with both sides of the family, so we started the ChristmasListApp website. It was originally just for our family and close friends, but started to grow organically. Our user base has exploded over the last couple of years and it has been super exciting! We are happy that we can now offer our users mobile apps. We continue to roll out new, trend setting features which is why this will be the best year yet for ChristmasListApp. It is very important to us that everyone has a great experience with the website and our mobile apps. So, if there is anything we can do for you, please ask! Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!

## Key features

- 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

## What do users think of The Christmas List App?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎁 Convenient way to share Christmas lists
- 🤝 Helps avoid duplicate gifts
- 📤 Easy to add items via links
- 💻 Works well on both mobile and web

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🔒 Login and password reset issues
- 🔍 Difficult to manage and edit lists
- 🌐 Limited functionality on web version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Duplicate lists appearing on main screen
- Inability to delete or archive old lists
- Inconsistent behavior when adding items
- Sync issues between mobile app and web

**Most requested features**

- Allow manual item entry without links
- Ability to carry over lists from previous years
- Option to categorize or prioritize list items
- Improve notification system for claimed items

## Recent user reviews (10 of 94)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-christmas-list-app/id1438673722/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Want to love it

*2026-04-22, version 2.0.8*

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

### 1/5 — Garbage now

*2025-12-14, version 2.0.8*

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.

### 1/5 — App changed

*2025-12-05, version 2.0.8*

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.

### 2/5 — What happened?

*2025-11-30, version 2.0.8*

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?

### 3/5 — Still needs work

*2025-11-30, version 2.0.8*

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.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work great anymore

*2025-11-28, version 2.0.8*

I’ve been using this app for years and loved it, but unfortunately it’s no longer working properly. I can’t use it on my computer anymore—only on my phone. Copying and pasting links from other websites doesn’t work reliably; it usually only works with Amazon, and even then I had to text the link to myself to get it to work.

We’ve relied on this app for years, but sadly, we’ll have to discontinue using it. I tried reaching out to the developers because it was such a great tool, but received no response. From what I can see on their Instagram, it doesn’t look like the app is being actively maintained anymore. Really a bummer, as it used to be so convenient.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-11-24, version 2.0.8*

Don’t waste your time

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-11-13, version 2.0.8*

Don’t even bother to download, I registered and cannot even login. Waste of time!!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-11-08, version 2.0.8*

Loved this app for so many years, but due to its inconsistency we as a family moved over to giftster. Can’t even log in.

### 3/5 — Used to love it! Now it’s not as easy to use though…

*2025-11-06, version 2.0.8*

As our family got older and expanded, we needed a way to track who was buying what gifts for people to reduce the amount of duplication that happened. This app was exactly what we needed. Initially. One of the recent updates however removed the option to manually add items to a list. Now our only option is to add an item using a web link (which often errors out), or to search using their search feature built in to the app (but this shows prices in USD, not helpful for us Canadians). I would give this app a 5* rating if it went back to how it was. It used to be much more user friendly. Now it’s just frustrating.

## Frequently asked questions about The Christmas List App

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.8 — 2025-09-17

Now includes Google login!

### 2.0.7 — 2025-08-17

Now even easier to share lists with others and join lists shared with you.

### 2.0.6 — 2025-08-09

Updated user experience.
Performance improvements and bugfixes.

### 1.5.5 — 2020-09-26

Curated gift ideas.
Integration with device Share Menu for easier gift adding from apps and mobile browsers.
Login with Apple.

### 1.4.5 — 2019-12-17

Better & faster product links. Performance improvements.

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