# Christmas Planner. vs Wishlist Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Wishlist Maker at none against Christmas Planner.'s shown. Wishlist Maker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Christmas Planner. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months and Wishlist Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wishlist Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 251 and 178 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Christmas Planner.'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Wishlist Maker's.

Christmas Planner. ships an update every 7 months, Wishlist Maker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Christmas Planner. | Wishlist Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-planner/id1133468344/reviews) | **[4.7 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wishlist-maker-wishdeck/id6455427201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 178 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [WishDeck Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744235210) |

## What reviewers say

### Christmas Planner.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-planner/id1133468344)

Organize your holiday gift-giving with a dedicated app. Create detailed gift lists, set budgets, track purchase progress, and manage recipients. Never forget a gift or overspend again with this easy-to-use organizer.

**Highlights:** Gift list creation by recipient, Budgeting per person, Track gift status (idea, purchased, wrapped), Shopping list by store, Christmas Day countdown, Passcode protection, Dropbox backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $19.99 | one-time |


### Wishlist Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wishlist-maker-wishdeck/id6455427201)

Easily create and organize wishlists for any event, from holidays to weddings. Save items from any online store with a single tap, share your lists with friends, and allow them to secretly reserve gifts to avoid duplicates and surprises.

**Highlights:** Create wishlists for any occasion, Add items from any online store, Share wishlists via link, Secretly reserve gifts, Mark 'Most Wanted' items, AI-powered gift ideas, Birthday reminders

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Christmas Planner. free?

Christmas Planner. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wishlist Maker free?

Wishlist Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Christmas Planner. or Wishlist Maker?

Wishlist Maker is rated higher. Christmas Planner. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Wishlist Maker averages 4.7 from 178 ratings.

### Do Christmas Planner. or Wishlist Maker have ads?

Christmas Planner. shows ads; Wishlist Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Christmas Planner. or Wishlist Maker?

Christmas Planner. ships an update every 7 months, and Wishlist Maker every 4 days. Most recently, Christmas Planner. was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wishlist Maker on October 27, 2026.

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