The Giving List
Gift giving made simple.
Free
The Giving List makes gift coordination simple for any group: families, friends, coworkers, roommates, etc... Create shared gift lists, coordinate purchases, and eliminate the stress of duplicate gifts for holidays, birthdays, and special occasions.
SURPRISES STAY SURPRISES
This is the rule the whole app is built around: you can never see who has claimed something from your own list. Browse freely, add what you like, and let everyone else coordinate behind the scenes. The one exception is your own children. Parents see everything for the kids they manage, because someone has to.
SHARED GIFT LISTS
Create wish lists for yourself and for your children. Add items with links and notes. Group members can view lists and coordinate purchases without spoiling anything. Belong to as many groups as you like.
SMART PURCHASE COORDINATION
Claim items anonymously or with your name visible. See what others have already claimed so nobody buys the same gift twice. Your claims follow you across every group you belong to.
BUILT FOR PHONES AND TABLETS
On large screen devices, The Giving List opens into a two-pane layout. Browse your group on one side and read someone's wish list on the other, without losing your place. Rotate or resize and it adapts. On a phone it stays simple and focused.
GROUP MANAGEMENT
Join multiple groups with simple invite codes. Families, friend groups, work gift exchanges, college roommates - any group that exchanges gifts. Admins manage membership and group settings.
EVENT PLANNING
Add birthdays, holidays and special occasions. Get a reminder a week ahead so there is time to shop, and another on the day itself.
ACTIVITY FEED
See when members join, add items to their lists, or add a child.
CHILDREN'S LISTS
Keep separate lists for your children so the group can coordinate birthday and holiday gifts, while you stay in control of their profiles.
NUDGE SYSTEM
Send a friendly reminder to someone whose list is looking empty before a birthday or holiday.
MAKE IT YOURS
Choose from a range of backgrounds and colours, or switch on Christmas mode when the season arrives.
PERFECT FOR
- Holiday gift exchanges: Christmas, Hanukkah, office parties
- Family coordination: parents, grandparents, siblings, extended family
- Friend groups: birthdays, graduations, weddings
- Workplace events: Secret Santa, retirement parties, baby showers
- College groups: dorm mates, study groups, sororities, fraternities
- Special occasions: anniversaries, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day
HOW IT WORKS
1. Create or join a group with an invite code
2. Build your wish list with links and notes
3. Browse others' lists and claim what you will buy
4. Add birthdays and holidays for automatic reminders
5. Get notified when lists and groups change
WHY CHOOSE THE GIVING LIST?
No duplicate gifts: see what others are planning before you buy.
No spoiled surprises: your own list never reveals who claimed what.
Less guesswork: stop asking people what they want.
One place for every occasion: birthdays, holidays and groups together.
Works on every screen - phone and tablet alike.
Download The Giving List and create your first group in minutes. Invite family, friends or coworkers with a share code, and turn chaotic gift giving into something organised and genuinely enjoyable.
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
iPads get a real layout: a side rail, and lists that open beside your group, not over it.
New: pick your own background colour or gradient in Settings.
Fixed: a name you set yourself no longer reverts when you sign in.
Fixed: the background picker no longer jumps back to the start.
Faster lists, fewer reloads, and no more flashing photos.
Better contrast on small text.
Christmas mode is ready when you are.
The developer, Greg Redl, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Greg Redl
- Size
- 104.3 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
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