Best wishlist apps in 2026, compared for families, registries and simple lists
The best wishlist apps in 2026 compared: Quokit, Giftster, MyRegistry, Things To Get Me and Amazon Lists. Which one fits your family or event?
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Bob, Quokit · 23 June 2026
The short answer: for private multi-store family lists, Quokit is the strongest fit; Giftster suits persistent family groups; MyRegistry suits formal wedding and baby registries; Things To Get Me suits quick account-free lists; Amazon Lists suits people who buy mainly from Amazon.
There is no single best wishlist app for everyone. A family coordinating Christmas needs different controls from a couple collecting wedding gifts or one person making a quick list without an account.
I reviewed current public product pages in July 2026 and compared the jobs each service is built to handle. This is a feature review, not a hands-on performance test of every app.
Check five things: multi-store saving, recipient access, claim coordination, event features and account requirements. Also check whether the app is designed for one list, a persistent family group or a formal registry.
Do not start with the longest feature table. Start with the people who must use it. If a grandparent cannot open the shared list or a participant cannot understand a claim, the feature count does not matter.
Practical takeaway: Choose for the full group, not only for the person creating the list.
| Tool | Best fit | Current public positioning | Main trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quokit | Private multi-store gift planning | Product links, private sharing, verified claims, occasions and gift-planning tools | Free plan has list, item and feature limits |
| Giftster | Persistent family groups | Family groups, claims hidden from list makers, mobile apps and Secret Santa | Group model may be more setup than one quick list needs |
| MyRegistry | Weddings and baby registries | Store-registry sync, universal items and cash funds | Event registry scope is broader and more formal |
| Things To Get Me | Quick account-free list creation | A list can start without sign-up; accounts add multiple-list and multi-device management | Lighter family and event coordination model |
| Amazon Lists | People buying mainly from Amazon | Tight Amazon product and purchasing integration | The list centres on one retailer |
These descriptions come from each provider's public product pages. Prices, limits and features can change, so check the provider before deciding.
Practical takeaway: Match the service model to the event, not the brand name you recognise first.
No. It is useful for viewing and quick list creation, but shared changes need identity if you want dependable coordination.
Quokit lets recipients view a shared list without an account. Claiming requires email verification or sign-in. Things To Get Me promotes list creation without sign-up, while its public app page says an account adds multiple lists and cross-device management.
The common assumption is that any sign-in step is bad friction. My opinion is that identity is justified when a person changes shared state. It is less justified when they only want to read a list.
Practical takeaway: Prefer account-free viewing, then accept verification for actions that affect other shoppers.
Choose Quokit when you want private lists containing product links from different stores, plus verified claims and related tools such as occasions, group gifting, Secret Santa and registries.
Do not choose it because this is the Quokit blog. Choose it only if that combination matches your group. If you need retailer-registry syncing and cash funds, MyRegistry has a more specific public offer. If you need a quick list without creating an account, Things To Get Me is built around that entry point.
Practical takeaway: Quokit fits ongoing private coordination better than a one-off store list.
Write down your top three requirements and test the recipient flow in two products. If private multi-store family coordination is the match, join the Quokit beta. For the model behind it, read what a universal wishlist is.
Practical takeaway: Test the shared-list experience before moving regular gift planning into one tool.
Ready to try the top pick? Create your wishlist with Quokit's wishlist maker and save products from different stores into one list, free.
Quokit has a Free plan with 3 lists, 200 saved items, 20 smart searches per month and limits on sharing and gift-planning tools.
MyRegistry has public features for store-registry syncing and cash funds. Quokit supports multi-store lists and pledge coordination but does not collect money.
Giftster and Quokit both target family coordination in different ways. Compare group setup, claim visibility and the account flow with the people who will use it.
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