A fresher alternative to Giftster
Giftster pioneered the family gift registry. WishlyBox takes the same idea further: real-time group gifting, a smart occasion calendar, 18 languages, in a modern app with no ads.
- Real-time Gift Rooms, the family votes, chips in, and never buys duplicates
- Smart calendar reminds everyone before each birthday and holiday
- 18 languages with RTL support, every relative in their own language
- No ads, no sponsored products, on the free plan too
Giftster earned its place, here’s where it falls short
Giftster has run family gift registries for over a decade and does the core job, lists, groups, reservations, reliably. If your whole family is already there and happy, switching may not be worth the friction.
The common complaints in public reviews are a dated interface, ads creeping into the free experience, English-only support, and no real way to pool money for one big gift. WishlyBox was designed around exactly those four gaps.
Giftster vs WishlyBox at a glance
| Giftster | WishlyBox | |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Functional but dated (per public reviews) | Modern, mobile-first, dark theme |
| Ads | Occasional ads noted by reviewers | No ads on any plan |
| Group gifts | Individual reservations | Real-time Gift Rooms: vote, chip in, no duplicates |
| Languages | English | 18 languages incl. RTL (Hebrew, Arabic) |
| Occasion reminders | Basic | Smart calendar with recurring events |
| Adding gifts | Links & manual entry | Any store link auto-filled + Chrome extension |
| Price | Free / paid extras | Free / Premium $5.99 / Family $14.99 |
Comparison based on publicly available information, July 2026. Giftster is a trademark of its owner; WishlyBox is not affiliated with Giftster.
See also: Best wishlist apps 2026 · Elfster comparison
Celebrations as they should be
A vault of secret ideas
Listen and remember. Jot down your loved ones' fleeting wishes throughout the year, even if they're not on the app. Add notes, photos, and links, a smart calendar will remind you at the right moment to pull off the perfect surprise.
Secret Rooms
The biggest dreams come true together. Create hidden chats with friends to discuss ideas and easily chip in for a grand gift. The system completely hides the process from the birthday person, zero spoilers.
Total comfort for your guests
We deeply respect your loved ones' time. They won't need to download the app, go through registration hoops, or fill out profiles just to make you happy. You send one secure link, they open it in any browser and reserve a gift in one click.
Fun Zone
Quests with clues for treasure hunts, time capsules with sealed messages, Secret Santa draws, and your very own public page. Gifting is not just practical, it's playful.
Activities & meetups
Plan activities beyond gifts: brunches, game nights, holiday gatherings. Invite friends, track RSVPs, and keep every detail in one place, right next to your events and wishlists.
Simple, honest pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more.
Free
Perfect for getting started
- Unlimited wishlist
- Unlimited contacts
- Wishlist sharing
- 1 gift room
- 5 events
- 3 activities
- 2 reminders per event
- 5 invitations per event
- 3 gift plan recipients
- Unlimited quests
- Secret Santa draws
- Gift-themed games
- Time capsules
- Gift history
Premium
Most popular choice
- See reserved gifts
- Event wishlists
- Priority support
- Unlimited wishlist
- Unlimited contacts
- Wishlist sharing
- Unlimited events
- Unlimited activities
- Unlimited notifications & reminders
- Unlimited invitations per event
- Unlimited gift plan recipients
- Unlimited gift rooms
- Unlimited quests
- Secret Santa draws
- Gift-themed games
- Time capsules
- Gift history
Family
The gift hub for the whole family
- Wishlists for kids, no account needed
- Gift coordination, no duplicate presents
- All family birthdays & events in one place
- Up to 6 members including you
- Extra slots available to purchase
- Family group management
- Premium included for every member
- Priority support
All paid plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes WishlyBox different from Giftster?
Both are family-oriented wishlist apps. WishlyBox adds real-time Gift Rooms for group gifts (vote, chip in, no duplicates), a smart occasion calendar, a modern mobile-first interface, and 18 languages with full right-to-left support – with no ads on any plan.
Is WishlyBox free like Giftster?
Yes. The Free plan covers wishlists, reservations, and sharing – without ads. Premium ($5.99/mo) and Family ($14.99/mo) add unlimited Gift Rooms, reminders, and shared family management, with a free 7-day trial.
Can grandparents use it without installing an app?
Yes. Guests open a shared link in any browser and reserve gifts in one click – no installation, no account. Reservations stay hidden from the list owner, so the surprise is safe.
Does WishlyBox support family groups?
The Family plan gives your family shared management: adults coordinate gifts for kids, everyone sees the family calendar of occasions, and each member keeps their own wishlist in their own language.
How do I move my lists from Giftster?
Re-adding wishes is quick: paste a product link from any store and WishlyBox pulls the title, photo, and price automatically. With the Chrome extension you add items in one click while browsing.