magic.al vs GiftList
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
magic.al
Connect with friends and family to share gift ideas and create shopping lists for any occasion. Discover what others are interested in and share your own wishlists to make gift-giving easier and more social.
- Share gift ideas with friends and family
- Create wishlists for yourself
- Organize occasions and reminders
- Discover friends' shopping interests
- Social online shopping experience
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Here at magic.al, we believe that shopping is an experience to be shared and enjoyed with friends whether you’re shopping online or in-store. magic.al is an Australian owned and developed social shopping platform that allows you to connect with friends and family to share gift ideas, create occasions and enjoy online shopping together to better connect with the people in your life. See what your friends and family are shopping for, including gift ideas they would like for themselves, and share the same ideas for yourself. Create occasions and reminders so that you always have the right gift ready to celebrate the magical moments in your life. So what are you waiting for? Download magic.al to discover a world of shopping at your fingertips.
GiftList
Easily create and share wish lists for any occasion. Find the perfect gift for others by browsing their lists and collaborate with friends and family to avoid duplicate presents. Organize all your gift ideas and purchases in one place.
- Create wish lists from websites
- Share lists with friends and family
- Collaborate on gift ideas
- Track purchased gifts
- Organize lists by event
- Browse loved ones' wish lists
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GiftList: Your Wish List & Gift Tracker Get everything you actually want and always give the perfect gift! GiftList is the ultimate gift planner and tracker, making Christmas 2025, birthdays, weddings, and any other gift-giving occasion a breeze! CREATE YOUR PERFECT WISH LISTS: - Easily add gifts directly form websites on your phone or add items from any website using our handy browser extension. - Gift ideas link directly to the site and you can add descriptions about size, color, model, etc. to ensure everyone knows exactly what you want. - Organize your lists by event - Christmas, birthdays, weddings, you name it! SHARE & COLLABORATE LIKE A PRO: - Share your wish lists with friends and family. They can even view them without the app! - Chat about gift ideas and preferences, discreetly plan gifts together, and avoid buying the same thing. - Mark items as reserved or purchased to eliminate duplicate gifts and stay organized. GIFT SMARTER, NOT HARDER: - Browse your loved ones' lists to find the perfect gift for them. - Suggest gift ideas for others and get inspired by their wish lists. - Track your purchases and stay organized year-round. - Already have a list? Email us a screenshot or link, and we'll create a GiftList for you! WHY CHOOSE GIFTLIST? - GiftList makes it easy for everyone to know what you want - no more unwanted gifts! - Take the stress out of finding the perfect gifts for your friends and family. - Plan ahead, collaborate with others, and enjoy a stress-free gift-giving experience. - Multiple countries supported! Create wish lists using stores in Australia, Canada, Europe, the UK, and the USA. Download GiftList today and make gift giving a joy! GiftList: Your go-to app for Christmas lists, birthday lists, wedding registries, and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: GiftList at free against magic.al's ad-supported. GiftList also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
magic.al ships an update fortnightly, GiftList every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | magic.al | GiftList |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (297 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 297 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magical Connect Pty Limited | Grappetite LLC |
Customer experience
magic.al
GiftList
In-app purchases
magic.al
No in-app purchases
GiftList
No in-app purchases
