Comparison

SmartLists wishlist vs GiftGather

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

Head to head
About

SmartLists wishlist

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Introducing SmartLists: Where the name says it all! Previously known as dedeApp, our new app name captures the essence of our app's list-making capabilities, empowering you to organize your events with finesse and smart efficiency. Help family, friends and guests choose a gift. With SmartLists, you can create a wish list in just a few steps, from which a selection can also be made anonymously. Specific wishes can be linked directly to the online shop of your choice. So that your friends don't forget their gift selection, they can be reminded by email or calendar entry. The dedeApp is also suitable for creating to-do lists.

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GiftGather

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Looking for an efficient and fun way to organize your gift lists? GiftGather is the perfect solution for you! With GiftGather, you can create personalized gift lists for any occasion and share them with your friends and family. Main Features: - Create Gift Lists: Design gift lists for birthdays, weddings, parties, and more. - Real-Time Updates: Gifts can be marked as reserved or purchased, ensuring your list is always up-to-date. - Easy Sharing: Share your lists with other GiftGather users so they can view and update the status of the gifts. - Avoid Duplicates: With GiftGather, you won't receive duplicate gifts. Everyone can see which gifts have already been reserved or purchased. - User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy an intuitive and easy-to-navigate user experience. Make organizing your gift lists simpler and more efficient with GiftGather! --- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmartLists wishlist4 screens
GiftGather3 screens

Verdict

The call

SmartLists wishlist and GiftGather are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartLists wishlist ships an update every 4 weeks, GiftGather monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SmartLists wishlist versus GiftGather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartLists wishlistGiftGather
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks โ€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better14.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size76 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas RihsMarc Prez Calmet

In-app purchases

None

SmartLists wishlist

No in-app purchases

None

GiftGather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartLists wishlist free?
SmartLists wishlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GiftGather free?
GiftGather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartLists wishlist or GiftGather have ads?
Neither SmartLists wishlist nor GiftGather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartLists wishlist or GiftGather?
SmartLists wishlist ships an update every 4 weeks, and GiftGather monthly. Most recently, SmartLists wishlist was updated on September 19, 2026 and GiftGather on June 7, 2026.

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