# Gift List Manager vs List Maker ◎

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gift List Manager at free with in-app purchases against List Maker ◎'s subscription. Gift List Manager also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 76%). List Maker ◎'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gift List Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and List Maker ◎ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Gift List Manager against 4.8 for List Maker ◎. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Gift List Manager's written reviews are positive against 76% of List Maker ◎'s.

Gift List Manager ships an update every 11 months, List Maker ◎ monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gift List Manager | List Maker ◎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gift-list-manager/id755493890/reviews) | **[4.8 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list-maker/id1220679578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.6% of reviews** | 76.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 23 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [AP Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220679577) |

## What reviewers say

### Gift List Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gift-list-manager/id755493890)

Organize your holiday shopping with this app. Create gift lists for everyone, track your budget, and manage gift ideas. Features include contact integration, status tracking, and data visualization.

**Highlights:** Add people from Contacts, Track budgeting and analytics, Sort people by groups, Track gifts by status, Collect gift ideas, Sync data across iOS devices via iCloud, Export list to PDF

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps stay organized
- 💡 Tracks gift ideas, purchases, and status
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Ability to import/roll over previous years' data
- 💡 Budgeting and spending tracking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with syncing/data loss
- 🔍 Lack of intuitive navigation/UI
- 💡 Difficulty deleting/moving gifts between people
- 💡 Inability to easily see completed people/gifts

**Reported bugs**

- Password function not working consistently
- App freezing/crashing issues
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/editing gifts

**Requested features**

- Add birthday/other holiday gift lists
- Ability to mark people as 'complete'
- Easier gift/person management (copy, move, delete)
- More customization options (layouts, colors, etc.)
- Integrate with online shopping sites


### List Maker ◎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list-maker/id1220679578)

Create and share lists for groceries, to-dos, and chores. This app is designed for families to collaborate and manage tasks efficiently, even offline. Its intuitive interface and sharing features make it a practical tool for everyday organization.

**Highlights:** Share lists instantly, Offline access, Color-coded prioritization, Drag and drop item management, Family collaboration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Adopter Premium (legacy) | $4.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing
- ✨ Helps with organization
- 🙌 Great for lists and routines
- 💻 Useful for school and work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing to navigate at first

**Reported bugs**

- Lists disappearing or duplicating
- Syncing issues across devices
- Trouble resetting passwords

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to create unlimited lists
- Integration with other apps and services
- Improved sharing and collaboration features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gift List Manager free?

Gift List Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is List Maker ◎ free?

List Maker ◎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gift List Manager or List Maker ◎?

List Maker ◎ is rated higher. Gift List Manager averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while List Maker ◎ averages 4.8 from 8K ratings.

### Do Gift List Manager or List Maker ◎ have ads?

Gift List Manager shows ads; List Maker ◎ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gift List Manager or List Maker ◎?

Gift List Manager ships an update every 11 months, and List Maker ◎ monthly. Most recently, Gift List Manager was updated on November 6, 2026 and List Maker ◎ on November 6, 2026.

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