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WishApp
Wishr vs WishApp
Wishr is a free wishlist app from a solo indie developer with one genuinely interesting feature: an AI Gift Genie that suggests gifts based on a few questions. But it has no browser extension, no hidden reservations, and no built-in Secret Santa. WishApp covers all of that. Here is how the two compare.
We built WishApp, so we're biased. But we'll be honest.
Last updated: February 2026
The quick version
Wishr
Free wishlist app with AI recommendations and no registration required
- Completely free with no subscription or ads
- AI Gift Genie suggests gifts based on 3 questions
- No account needed to create or share wishlists
- Available on iOS, Android, and Amazon Appstore with multilingual support
WishApp
Modern wishlist built for real gift coordination
- Browser extension for one-click saving from any website
- Hidden reservations keep gift surprises intact
- Group gifting, Secret Santa, and collaborative wishlists built in
- Free forever with no premium tier
Feature-by-feature comparison
How Wishr and WishApp compare on the things that actually matter.
| Feature | Wishr | WishApp |
|---|---|---|
| Completely free | ||
| Mobile app (iOS) | ||
| Mobile app (Android) | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Works with any store | ||
| Hidden reservations | ||
| Group gifting | ||
| Secret Santa | ||
| Collaborative wishlists | ||
| AI gift recommendations | ||
| Price tracking | ||
| Vision board mode | ||
| No account to view lists |
What actually sets them apart
Wishr has AI. WishApp has coordination.
Wishr's Gift Genie is a real differentiator. You answer 3 questions about the recipient and it generates gift ideas. Genuinely useful if you're stuck on what to get someone. WishApp doesn't have that. But the flip side is that WishApp is built around a different problem: once you know what you want, how do your friends actually buy it for you without duplicating, spoiling surprises, or wasting money on the wrong thing? Hidden reservations, group gifting, and Secret Santa handle all of that. Wishr has none of it.
No browser extension on Wishr
Adding items to a Wishr wishlist means going into the app or website, finding or searching for the product, and saving it manually. That's fine for a handful of items. But if you shop across 10 different stores and want to build a real list, the friction adds up fast. WishApp has a browser extension. You're on a product page, you click one button, the item is saved with the title, image, and price. Done. No switching apps, no copying URLs.
Wishr works without an account. WishApp does too.
Wishr lets you create and share wishlists without registering. That is a real perk for casual users who just want to send a quick list without committing to an account. WishApp also lets anyone view a list without an account. You only need one to reserve an item. So for people with privacy concerns or low patience for sign-up flows, both apps are friendly. But Wishr keeps gift coordination simple to the point of being basic. There is no way for friends to secretly mark what they are buying. Everyone can see everything.
Wishr is a one-person show
Wishr is built and maintained by Felix Wortmann, a solo developer based in Darmstadt, Germany, under the brand SteinFluss. That is actually a good sign for responsiveness: one person answering support emails tends to care more. But it also means limited resources, no product team, and a real bus factor. The Android app has not had a major update since late 2023, while the iOS app was updated in early 2025. WishApp has a team behind it and ships updates regularly. Neither is a VC-backed company, but one has more people watching the ball.
When to pick each one
Pick Wishr if you...
- Want AI-generated gift suggestions for people you're buying for
- Want AI-generated gift suggestions without thinking too hard about what to get
- Prefer a simple app where anyone can add to a shared list freely
- Only need basic private sharing and don't need friends to reserve gifts secretly
Pick WishApp if you...
- Want friends to reserve gifts without spoiling the surprise
- Need group gifting, Secret Santa, or collaborative wishlists
- Want a browser extension for one-click saving from any website
- Want friends to see your list instantly without creating an account
52,000+ wishlists and 150,000+ gifts reserved for birthdays, weddings, and every occasion worth celebrating
"My girlfriend and I share lists with each other. I can reserve stuff without her knowing, which makes birthdays way less stressful. The hidden reservation thing is actually clutch."
Theo P.
College Student
"We used this instead of a traditional registry. Added items from 11 different stores. Stuff we actually wanted, not just whatever one store had. Our guests said it was easier too."
Leila R.
Recent Bride
Frequently asked questions
Wishr vs WishApp: the full picture
What Wishr is
Wishr is a free wishlist app developed by Felix Wortmann (trading as SteinFluss), a solo indie developer based in Darmstadt, Germany. It launched in early 2020 and has been maintained since. The app lets users create private, public, or shared wishlists, add items from online stores, and share with friends. The standout feature is an AI Gift Genie that generates personalized gift ideas after you answer a few questions about the recipient: their age, interests, and relationship to you. Wishr also supports creation without registration, which is a genuine perk. The app is available on iOS, Android, and Amazon Appstore with multilingual support. The free tier has no ads. A Wishr Pro subscription exists but pricing is not publicly disclosed.
Where WishApp is different
WishApp focuses on the coordination side of gift-giving. Friends can reserve items privately without the list owner seeing who picked what. Group gifting lets multiple people chip in on one expensive item. Secret Santa draws happen inside the app. Collaborative wishlists let groups build shared lists together. The browser extension lets you save items from any product page in one click. Friends can view your list without creating an account. WishApp supports 55 languages and is completely free with no premium tier. It does not have AI gift suggestions, but it solves the specific problem of how friends buy gifts without spoiling surprises or doubling up.
Which one should you actually pick?
Wishr is worth a look if AI gift suggestions are the main thing you care about. The no-registration approach is convenient for casual use. But if you are using a wishlist for a birthday, Christmas, or any occasion where multiple friends are buying for you, the lack of hidden reservations is a real gap. Your friends have no private way to coordinate. WishApp handles that cleanly. Try it free. Your friends do not need accounts to see your list, and setup takes about two minutes.
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