Comparison

Gift Lists+ vs Gifter

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

Head to head
About

Gift Lists+

Plan and track all your gift-giving occasions, from initial ideas to final delivery. Organize recipients, set budgets, and get personalized suggestions to ensure you never forget a gift or go over budget.

Highlights
  • Organize gifts by recipient and event
  • Track gift status from idea to given
  • Set spending goals per person
  • Track estimated and actual gift prices
  • Personalized gift suggestions
  • Create your own wishlist
  • App lock with Face ID/Touch ID
Features
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Plan every gift, for everyone, without the stress. Gift Lists keeps track of who you're shopping for, what you're getting them, and how far along each gift is — from the first idea to wrapped and given. Perfect for the holidays, birthdays, weddings, and every occasion in between. Never Forget Anyone • Organize gifts by recipient and by event • See every gift you still need to buy in one Shopping List • Track each gift from idea to in transit, acquired, wrapped, and given Stay on Budget • Set a spending goal for each person • Track estimated or actual prices for every gift Stuck for Ideas? Apple Intelligence suggests specific, purchasable gifts tailored to each person's age, interests, and budget, and to the occasion — without repeating gifts you've already given. Your Own Wishlist Keep a list of what you'd like right alongside everyone else's. Keep It a Surprise • Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID Always Close at Hand • Add gifts or recipients, or update a gift's status, with Siri and Shortcuts • Widgets for your Shopping List and wishlist, plus an Apple Watch app

About

Gifter

Organize gift ideas, track past presents, and manage wish lists for everyone. Save product links, images, and sizes, and receive birthday reminders. Supports offline use and cloud sync without ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Save gift ideas with links and images
  • Track gifts given and received
  • Manage personalized wish lists
  • Birthday reminders and notifications
  • Store size and detail preferences
  • Offline and cloud sync support
Features
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Never forget a gift idea. Gifter is an easy way to organize gift ideas, track what you’ve given and received, and manage wish lists for everyone in your life. Whether planning for Christmas, a big birthday, or a group gift with friends, Gifter keeps everything organized in one place. • INSTANT SHARE EXTENSION Found the perfect present while browsing? Save product links, images, titles, and prices directly into Gifter from Safari with a single tap. • NOTIFICATIONS & REMINDERS Never forget someone’s birthday, get reminders when a birthday is coming up! • NEVER FORGET A SIZE OR DETAIL Keep dedicated profile notes for every person, record clothing sizes, shoe sizes, favorite brands, allergies, and wish lists so you’re always prepared. • COMPLETE GIFT HISTORY Keep a clear record of everything you’ve given and received over the years. No more duplicates or forgotten gifts. • GROUP & MULTI-PERSON GIFTS Buying a joint gift with siblings or friends? Link multiple givers and receivers to any gift history entry. • CUSTOM WISH LISTS & EXPORT Build beautiful wish lists for yourself or family members and share them. • CUSTOMIZE YOUR LOOK Choose from custom app accent themes, alternative app icons, and full Dark Mode support to match your aesthetic. • OFFLINE & CLOUD SYNC No accounts required, no ads, and no tracking. Your gift ideas are stored on device and on iCloud. -- EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gift Lists+4 screens
Gifter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gift Lists+ at 4.8 against Gifter's 4.0. Gift Lists+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Gifter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. Gifter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Gift Lists+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gift Lists+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gift Lists+ has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gift Lists+ ships an update every 2 months, Gifter every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Gift Lists+ versus Gifter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGift Lists+Gifter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer256 ArtsMartin Stomberg

Customer experience

Gift Lists+

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gifter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gift Lists+

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Gifter

Subscriptions2
  • Gifter Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Gifter Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Gifter Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Gift Lists+ free?
Gift Lists+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gifter free?
Gifter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gift Lists+ or Gifter?
Gift Lists+ is rated higher. Gift Lists+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Gifter averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Gift Lists+ or Gifter have ads?
Gift Lists+ shows ads; Gifter does not.
Which is updated more often, Gift Lists+ or Gifter?
Gift Lists+ ships an update every 2 months, and Gifter every 5 months. Most recently, Gift Lists+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gifter on November 3, 2026.

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