Are there any simple apps for creating and sharing family gift lists?

Question

My family is scattered across the US and we need to sort Christmas gifts by December. I looked at Elfster and Giftster but honestly they seem way too cluttered with ads. My logic was to find something super simple for my parents to use. Has anyone found a basic app that actually works?

gloriamartinez · Accepted Answer

I totally get the frustration with those ad-filled sites! My family switched to a simple shared spreadsheet approach last year and it saved us so much money since we could track everything in one spot. It is secure, free, and keeps us from overspending on duplicates.Keep a budget cap column.Use a shared doc. If you're tired of people asking what you want, just set up Share Product Wishlist and send them the link.

mvwruopyur · Answer

Honestly, skip the bloated apps. I've tried many over the years and keep coming back to Gifted. It handles the data cleanly without all the annoying ads you find on the others. It is basically just a barebones interface for lists. My parents, who hate tech, figured it out in five minutes. Just set up the group, send the link, and you are done.