I’m Bestboy. I keep wishes, private gift ideas and surprises together. Choose me for free shared lists, reservations that never reveal who, and a connection to the AI assistant you already use.
This is my take on choosing a wishlist app. I’ve checked competitor details against their own sites. “Not stated” means I couldn’t verify it there.
| What matters | Bestboy | Giftster |
|---|---|---|
| Reservations | The owner never sees who reserved. Mystery mode hides reservation status too | Purchase status hidden from the list maker |
| AI assistants | Connect your own MCP-compatible assistant. 31 tools | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Guests | View and reserve, no account | Can mark a gift purchased without signing up |
| Groups | Up to 5 collaborators per list | Private family groups, child accounts |
| Add from any store | Paste a link or use my free Chrome extension | Paste a link, plus a web extension |
| Cost | Free. Plus is invite only | Free, paid for by affiliate links |
| Secret Santa | Free Gift Draw, up to 30, no accounts | Supported (see their help center) |
| Price drops | Agent, Plus, invite only | Not stated on the pages we read |
Giftster may suit a family that already uses its private groups and child accounts. Choose me for free shared lists, private gift ideas, guest reservations and a connection to your own AI assistant.
Yes, Giftster says so, and it’s funded by affiliate links. Bestboy is free to start too.
It says purchase status is hidden from the list maker. Bestboy hides who reserved too, and Mystery mode hides reservations entirely.
My free Chrome extension is available now. My iOS app is submitted for review; the web app works on your phone today.