# Wish Explorer vs GlossWire

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GlossWire at 100% against Wish Explorer's 50%. GlossWire also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). Wish Explorer's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Wish Explorer is free to download; GlossWire costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GlossWire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlossWire has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Wish Explorer's written reviews are positive against 100% of GlossWire's.

Wish Explorer ships an update monthly, GlossWire every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wish Explorer | GlossWire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wish-explorer/id1109052852/reviews) | **[5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glosswire/id1548793732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#41** |
| Size | 25 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Wendler](https://appshunter.io/developer/601887985) | [The Wires Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212940344) |

## What reviewers say

### Wish Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wish-explorer/id1109052852)

Easily create, organize, and share wish lists for yourself or friends. This app helps you remember items you want, plan for events, and find the perfect gifts. It synchronizes across devices and offers offline access.

**Highlights:** Create and organize wish lists, Share lists with friends, Synchronized across mobile and desktop, Offline accessibility, Automatic data import from websites, Tag wishes as reserved, Supports various occasions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GlossWire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glosswire/id1548793732)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Shopping (US App Store)

Discover and shop the latest beauty products from emerging and established brands worldwide. Browse makeup, skincare, hair, nails, fragrance, and tools. Share your beauty inspirations and provide feedback directly to brands.

**Highlights:** Shop beauty products, Browse by brand, Curated product offerings, Provide brand feedback, Share beauty inspirations (BeautySnaps)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wish Explorer free?

Wish Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GlossWire free?

GlossWire costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wish Explorer or GlossWire?

GlossWire is rated higher. Wish Explorer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while GlossWire averages 5.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do Wish Explorer or GlossWire have ads?

Neither Wish Explorer nor GlossWire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wish Explorer or GlossWire?

Wish Explorer ships an update monthly, and GlossWire every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wish Explorer was updated on September 23, 2026 and GlossWire on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*