Comparison

Christmas Gift Exchange vs Gifty Friends

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Christmas Gift Exchange

Features
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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!

About

Gifty Friends

Easily create and organize gift wishlists, then share them with friends and family. Discover gift ideas for others by viewing their prioritized items and marking purchases to avoid duplicates. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, and any gift-giving occasion.

Highlights
  • Create and organize gift wishlists
  • Share lists with friends and family
  • Discover gift ideas for others
  • Mark reserved/purchased items
  • Supports holidays and birthdays
  • Easy gift-giving experience
Features
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Gifty allows you to add gifts and organize them all in one spot while also sharing your list with friends and family. Create a number of different lists and select who of your friends on the app that you would like to share that list with! Gifty not only allows you to share your lists with others, but it also makes it easy to find the perfect gift for those you care for. Look at their top priority items, reserve items you have bought them, and get ready to make their day with exactly the gift they were hoping for. With a number of convenient features, Gifty provides you with an easy experience for creating wishlists and buying gifts. Use it for holidays, birthdays, gift exchanges, and so much more!

Screenshots

Christmas Gift Exchange1 screens
Gifty Friends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gifty Friends at Free against Christmas Gift Exchange's $0.99. Gifty Friends also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Gifty Friends is free to download; Christmas Gift Exchange costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Christmas Gift Exchange ships an update every 14 months, Gifty Friends monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Christmas Gift Exchange versus Gifty Friends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChristmas Gift ExchangeGifty Friends
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB27 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJohn SteuberTrace Hale

In-app purchases

None

Christmas Gift Exchange

No in-app purchases

None

Gifty Friends

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Christmas Gift Exchange free?
Christmas Gift Exchange costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gifty Friends free?
Gifty Friends is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Christmas Gift Exchange or Gifty Friends have ads?
Neither Christmas Gift Exchange nor Gifty Friends shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Christmas Gift Exchange or Gifty Friends?
Christmas Gift Exchange ships an update every 14 months, and Gifty Friends monthly. Most recently, Christmas Gift Exchange was updated on September 14, 2026 and Gifty Friends on July 23, 2026.

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