Comparison

#gifted vs ECAI

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

Head to head
About

#gifted

This app rewards social media creators and influencers with gifts and experiences from popular brands. Users need a minimum follower count on platforms like Instagram or TikTok to be approved.

Highlights
  • Receive gifts from top brands
  • Get rewarded for social clout
  • Access exclusive experiences
  • Connect with brands
  • Eligibility based on follower count
Features
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Get rewarded for your social clout with gifts & experiences from top brands that you love. Creators need 3000 followers on Instagram or 10,000 on TikTok to be approved.

About

ECAI

Features
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ECAI is where you find your people. Discover local groups built around the things you love, show up to real-world events, and turn shared interests into real friendships. Whether you're into hiking, board games, live music, tech, books, fitness, or anything in between, ECAI helps you find the community that fits and the events worth leaving the house for. WHAT YOU CAN DO Find your flock - Browse and search groups by interest and location - Join open groups instantly or request to join private ones - Follow the topics that matter to you Never miss an event - See events happening near you - RSVP in a tap and manage your spot - Get a waitlist spot when an event is full - Add events straight to your calendar Show up and connect - Message other members directly - Join group discussions before and after events - Share photos from events and relive the highlights For organizers - Create and run your own groups - Host free or paid events with built-in ticketing - Manage members, RSVPs, and waitlists - Keep everyone in the loop with announcements ECAI is built to be a friendlier, fairer alternative to the old way of organizing communities, with lower fees for organizers and a better experience for everyone. Find your people. Start with ECAI.

Screenshots

#gifted4 screens
ECAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: #gifted at none against ECAI's 10. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ECAI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month. #gifted asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
#gifted versus ECAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter#giftedECAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (126 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB110 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHashtag Gifted Pty LtdJeffrey Estes

Bugs and requests

#gifted

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Instagram connection fails with 'insufficient developer code' error
  • App crashes when attempting to connect social media accounts
  • Profile page becomes blank/white during login
  • Instagram disconnection issues preventing account reconnection
  • Inconsistent profile approval status after updates
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  • Technical glitches affecting brand-creator communication

Requested features

8 requests
  • Clear, transparent engagement rate requirements communicated upfront
  • Proper notification system before account removal with specific reasons
  • Creator content protection agreements and licensing transparency
  • Support for micro-creators with lower follower thresholds
  • Improved customer service with responsive support team
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  • Better explanation of Creator Level rating methodology
  • Contract templates protecting creator intellectual property
  • Appeal process for declined or removed accounts

ECAI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

#gifted

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ECAI

Subscriptions2
  • ECAI Pro$59.991 Month
  • ECAI Pro$599.991 Year
One-time8
  • Basic Promo - 1 Month$9.99
  • Publish an Event$12.99
  • Premium Promo - 1 Month$19.99
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  • Basic Promo - 3 Months$24.99
  • Publish + Boost$29.99
  • Featured Promo - 1 Month$39.99
  • Premium Promo - 3 Months$49.99
  • Featured Promo - 3 Mo$99.99

Questions

Is #gifted free?
#gifted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ECAI free?
ECAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do #gifted or ECAI have ads?
Neither #gifted nor ECAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, #gifted or ECAI?
#gifted ships an update weekly, and ECAI weekly. Most recently, #gifted was updated on October 27, 2026 and ECAI on October 24, 2026.

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