Pip vs Christmas Gift Exchange
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pip
Navigate virtual wastelands with a built-in compass and maps. This app also offers an angle finder, stat tracking for fitness, and a flashlight. It's designed for fans of a popular post-apocalyptic game series.
- In-built compass and maps
- Angle finder
- Fitness stat tracking (steps, calories)
- Flashlight functionality
- Landscape-Cosplay mode for PIP-Boy devices
- HealthKit data integration
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Pip-Toy [Peripherals In Phone - Toy] will help you traverse the wastelands using the built in compass and maps. But wait, there's more! If you act now, you'll also get an angle finder, stat view, and flashlight to boot! STATS shows the current day's (steps, calories burned, minutes of exercise, etc.). Please note, HealthKit data is only available on supported devices, such as iPhones. If installed on tablets, the classic flashlight screen is presented in glorious monochrome in place of the STATS view. Now you can install your phone (assuming it fits) into a PIP-Boy device that came with SPECIAL editions of Fallout 4 and launch the app in Landscape-Cosplay mode (screen resize/reposition)! Just in time for Halloween! Please note: When changing the orientation (portrait/landscape), the app must be closed and reopen for the change to take effect. So with this app on your device, grab your favorite radiated cola and head for the high ground to avoid the fallout! This is an unofficial, fan made, app inspired by Bethesda's Fallout series of games.
Christmas Gift Exchange
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A Fun Family Christmas Gift Exchange Looking for a fun and simple way to exchange Christmas presents with your family? This app makes choosing who you shop for easy and entertaining. Simply add the names of everyone participating, place them into the virtual present box, and then pass the device around. Each family member chooses a random name from the box, and the person they pick is the person they will shop for this Christmas! How It Works * Add the names of everyone participating. * Place everyone into the virtual present box. * Pass the phone or tablet around your family. * Each person draws one random name. * The name they choose is the person they will buy a Christmas present for. It is a simple way to organize a family gift exchange while keeping the excitement of drawing names together in person. A Modern Version of a Christmas Tradition Instead of writing names on pieces of paper, folding them up, and placing them into a hat or bowl, your entire Christmas gift exchange can be handled right from your phone or tablet. You still get the fun of gathering everyone together and drawing names, without having to keep track of pieces of paper. Perfect for: * Family Christmas gift exchanges * Secret Santa * Christmas parties * Holiday gatherings * Families who want everyone to buy one special gift for another person Why I Created This App I originally created this app because I noticed there were not many apps that handled Christmas gift exchanges this way. Most of the options I found focused on sending names through email. While that can be useful, I wanted something that felt more personal. With this app, your family can get together, pass the device around, and let everyone draw their own name from the present box. It keeps the traditional feeling of a family Christmas name drawing while making the entire process quicker and easier. Simple and Personal There are no pieces of paper to lose and no complicated setup. Add your family members, gather everyone together, and start drawing names. It is designed to be simple enough that the whole family can participate. More Features Are Planned I plan to continue adding new ways for families to organize their Christmas gift exchanges. Future features may include: * An optional email feature for people who prefer to receive their selection remotely. * Ways for family members who live far away to participate in the same gift exchange. * Additional options for customizing your family's Christmas drawing. Make Christmas Gift Giving More Fun Christmas is about family, giving, and having fun together. This app is designed to make one small part of the holiday season easier while keeping the tradition of drawing names fun, simple, and personal. Add your family. Pass the device around. Draw your names. Enjoy your Christmas gift exchange!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pip at every 9 days against Christmas Gift Exchange's every 14 months. Pip also leads on chart position (#103 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Pip costs $0.99 and Christmas Gift Exchange $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pip ships an update every 9 days, Christmas Gift Exchange every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pip | Christmas Gift Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #103 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sinime | John Steuber |
In-app purchases
Pip
No in-app purchases
Christmas Gift Exchange
No in-app purchases
Questions
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