BlinkSky vs VidGift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlinkSky
Instantly send digital gift cards from a wide selection of top retailers and restaurants. Securely purchase and deliver e-gift cards for any occasion, redeemable easily by recipients from their phones.
- Instant digital gift card delivery
- Hundreds of retail and restaurant merchants
- Secure gifting service
- Redeemable in-store or online
- No recipient app required
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BlinkSky® — Gift Cards, Digitally Reinvented Send the perfect gift in seconds. BlinkSky makes it effortless to buy and send digital gift cards from hundreds of top retailers and restaurants—delivered instantly to any mobile phone number. No plastic, no waiting, no friction. Whether it’s a birthday, celebration, thank-you, or just because, BlinkSky helps you choose the right gift and deliver it instantly. With intelligent recommendations and a simple, seamless experience, gifting has never been this fast or this easy. Why BlinkSky • Instant delivery to any mobile phone number • No app required for recipients to redeem • Works in-store or online with participating retailers • Secure, reliable, and built for real life • Access to top brands like Amazon, Target, Home Depot, and more Simple. Fast. Thoughtful. From idea to delivered in seconds—just tap, send, and you’re done. BlinkSky removes the guesswork and brings modern gifting to your fingertips. How it works 1. Choose a gift card from top brands 2. Enter the amount and recipient’s mobile number 3. Add a personal message 4. Send instantly Recipients receive their digital gift card directly to their phone and can redeem it immediately—no downloads, no delays. Built for every moment Birthdays. Holidays. Congratulations. Thank-yous. Last-minute gifts. BlinkSky is always ready.
VidGift
Create personalized video messages to accompany gifts, transforming traditional greetings into memorable, cinematic keepsakes. Easily record video clips, upload photos, and select themes to craft unique digital messages for any occasion. Share life's moments in a revolutionary, heartfelt way.
- Custom video message creation
- Photo and video uploads
- Themed video templates
- Integrated gift shopping
- Gift filtering by occasion and price
- Easy checkout process
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We’ve blended the power of video and the art of gifting into one, easy to use app resulting in a revolutionary way to share life’s moments with family and friends. Rather than sending gifts with old-fashioned, paper, message or greeting cards, create totally custom, cinematic video messages instead. Your custom video turns every gift into a keepsake memory which you and the recipient can view, share and enjoy for a lifetime! We made it easy and here’s how it works. Just download the VidGift app and create your profile. Then, follow these simple instructions. 1. After you log in, select “Send a VidGift” This means you’ll be creating your custom video to send as a gift or sending it with a gift you select from our specially curated assortment. Either way, the gift you send will be unforgettable! 2. Create your custom VidGift video message Now it’s time to have some fun! This is where you’ll create the video which will be delivered to the recipient along with your gift. Just tap “Get started” and follow these 3 simple steps. • Select your Video theme We’ve created video templates to match just about any occasion so select a template you like and view the demo. We’ll incorporate the media you’ll be uploading into that template to create a stunning, cinematic video message they will never forget! • Record a quick video message Shoot a quick video clip of you (or group) wishing the recipient love, congratulations, appreciation, encouragement or any sentiment you wish to convey. You have 15 seconds so be creative and Have fun with it!! • Upload a few photos Now, take a few photos or choose some from your device library and upload them to each photo block. Then, tap “Create my VidGift”. That’s it…our App does the rest! We’ll render your video in minutes so you can review and make changes before you checkout. Easy right? 3. Now, if you chose to send your video along with a gift, this is where you’ll be able to shop for it. Just select the occasion you’re shopping for. We have a huge assortment of gifts to choose from and by making a selection here helps us show you gifts that best match your occasion. 4. Select a budget for your gift. We offer gifts to accommodate every budget and by making a selection here helps us show you gifts that match your need. 5. Find your gift from a selection of categories & filters. Finding the perfect gift is fast and simple. Just use our “Gift Filter” to locate gifts by Type, Price, Occasion, Color, Contents or Delivery Method. You can even search by product name or other key words using our search bar. 6. Choose your gift and complete our easy checkout process.....and you’re done! Your video is saved to your App gallery automatically and we'll deliver your gift and video to that special someone. All you have to do is wait for the "Thank you video" to come back to you from that special someone! Now the moment is captured forever! Download the App to create a little happiness and experience all the magic VidGift has to offer!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VidGift at 5.0 against BlinkSky's 3.4. VidGift also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). BlinkSky's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VidGift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlinkSky has 61 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BlinkSky ships an update every 2 weeks, VidGift fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlinkSky | VidGift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (61 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BlinkSky, Inc | Bloomagram Inc |
Customer experience
BlinkSky
VidGift
In-app purchases
BlinkSky
No in-app purchases
VidGift
No in-app purchases






