Gift List vs GiftGather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gift List
Effortlessly manage your gift-giving with this organizer. Track present ideas, set budgets, and monitor spending for each recipient. Secure your lists with a PIN and carry over ideas year after year.
- Track gift ideas and create lists
- Set budgets and track spending
- Add photos and details to gift ideas
- Secure lists with a PIN code
- Create yearly repeating lists
- Carry gift ideas over year to year
- Sync with iCloud
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Never lose a thoughtful gift idea or wonder how much you’ve spent again. Gift List helps you organize presents for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and every occasion in between. Plan by event and recipient, set clear budgets, and follow each gift from idea to purchased. PLAN EVERY OCCASION • Create events for birthdays, Christmas, weddings, holidays, and more• Add multiple recipients to each event• Set event and recipient budgets• Keep every occasion and gift list in one organized place TRACK GIFTS AND SPENDING • Save ideas before you forget them• Mark gifts as Idea, To Buy, or Purchased• Monitor budgets and spending at a glance• Add prices, website links, and notes• Keep unassigned ideas ready for the right occasion STAY ORGANIZED • See upcoming events and days remaining• Keep gifts grouped by recipient• Sync your lists across devices with iCloud GIFT LIST PRO Upgrade to unlock yearly repeating lists, Screen Lock with PIN and Face ID, gift and recipient photos, and moving or copying gifts between recipients. Whether you’re planning Christmas shopping, remembering a birthday idea, or budgeting for a wedding, Gift List keeps every present and purchase organized.
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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GiftGather at none against Gift List's 3. GiftGather also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Gift List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GiftGather asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gift List ships an update every 5 weeks, GiftGather monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gift List | GiftGather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Craig Osborne | Marc Prez Calmet |
In-app purchases
Gift List
- GiftList Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- GiftList Pro Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Pro Unlock$14.99
GiftGather
No in-app purchases
