The wishlist that keeps the surprise
Gift lists, finally simple.
No duplicates, no spoiled surprises.
Create your list and your children's, add secret ideas to other people's lists. Your family and friends reserve without creating an account.
- Free
- Ready in 30 seconds
- No credit card
Reserve without an account
Your family and friends open your link, pick, and it's reserved.
You never see who gives what
The surprise stays intact, right to the end.
Zero duplicates
A reserved gift disappears from everyone else's choices.
Wishroom in brief
Wishroom is a free web app that simplifies gift lists for the whole family. Everyone creates their wish list, and their children's, then shares it with a link or a friend code. Their family and friends reserve a gift without creating an account: nobody gives the same thing twice, and the person receiving never sees what has been reserved.
- Free, no credit card: Wishroom doesn't handle any payments.
- Reserving a gift needs no account, just a first name.
- The person concerned never sees what has been reserved.
- For a birthday, Christmas, a birth… or no occasion at all.
- Secret gift ideas, group gifts, shared wishes for a couple.
- Children's lists managed by one or two parents, even if separated.
- In the browser, on computer and phone. Android and iPhone apps coming soon.
The case that started it all
Is the whole family asking you for ideas for your partner?
Sending the same list to everyone is the best way to receive the same gift twice. With Wishroom there is just one link, and everyone sees live what is already taken.
Everyone adds their ideas
They note their wishes. You add your own ideas for them to their list, in secret: they can't see them.
They send their list to the family
One link for family, in-laws and friends. Everyone sees the same, always up-to-date list, without creating an account.
Everyone reserves, nobody doubles up
A gift that's taken disappears from everyone else's choices. They see neither who gives what nor what's reserved.
And for your children, the same
One link for their list: the family reserves with no duplicates. The other parent manages it with you, even if you're separated.
Family Christmas
Christmas without the headache: everyone knows what to give
Parents, grandparents, in-laws, friends: everyone has their list, and nobody needs to agree by message.
Who gives what to whom, without duplicates?
One list per person, one link for the whole family. A reserved gift disappears from everyone else's choices.
What do you answer to “what do you want for Christmas?”
Send your link: your wishes are ranked by priority, with prices and a “second-hand welcome” note.
How do you avoid too many gifts for the kids?
One list per child, clear priorities, and parents who see who gives what so they can coordinate, even if separated.
How do you keep a reasonable budget?
Prices are visible, second-hand is welcome, and a pricier gift can be shared between several people with a gauge.
Ready in three steps
Add your wishes
Paste a product link: the name, photo and price fill in by themselves when the shop allows it.
Share your link or friend code
Send it by message. No account is needed to view your list, or to reserve.
Your family and friends reserve, you keep the surprise
Everyone sees what is already taken. You see nothing of what's reserved.
Everything to give right, from birthdays to Christmas
No event to create: your list follows you all year. Your family and friends reserve whenever they like.
Mystery ideas
A contact can suggest an idea to you in secret. You only see that a surprise is in the works, not who or what.
Group gifts
For a pricier gift, everyone enters their share and a gauge shows how the pot is doing.
Shared wish
A couple wants the same raclette machine? One wish, two lists. You choose to show it or hide it.
For children
Manage your child's list, alone or with the other parent, even if you live apart.
A notebook just for you
Note your ideas for later and gifts already bought elsewhere. Nobody else sees them.
Priority and second-hand
Show what matters most, from very low to very high, and whether second-hand suits you.
Frequently asked questions
How do you organise family Christmas gifts without duplicates?
Everyone creates their wish list, and their children's, then shares a single link with the whole family and in-laws. Each reserved gift disappears from everyone else's choices, so nobody buys twice, and the person receiving doesn't see the reservations. Wishroom doesn't do a Secret Santa draw for now.
What do you answer to “what do you want for Christmas?”
Send your Wishroom link. Your wishes are ranked by priority, from very low to very high, with prices, a link to the product and a “second-hand welcome” note. Everyone chooses without asking you questions, and you keep the surprise.
How do I ask for gift ideas for my partner without them knowing?
Add them as a contact with their friend code, then note your ideas on their list: they can't see them, only a “mystery idea” card. They send their link to the family, and everyone sees their wishes and your ideas in the same place.
How do you handle children's Christmas gifts with grandparents, godparents and separated parents?
Create a profile for each child and send its link to each side of the family: everyone sees the same list and the same reservations. The other parent manages it with you, even if you're separated, without seeing your personal list.
How do you stop children getting too many gifts?
Give each wish a priority to bring out the essentials, sort the list by priority, and as a parent check who is giving what so you can coordinate with the rest of the family before suggesting other ideas.
Can you give a second-hand gift on Wishroom?
Yes. Each wish can carry a “second-hand welcome” note, so your family and friends know a pre-owned item would also make you happy.
Can you give a gift as a group?
Yes. Everyone enters their share and a gauge shows how the contributions are going. Wishroom doesn't handle payments: everyone pays their share outside the app.
Do my family and friends need to create an account?
No. To see your list and reserve a gift, they just open your link and give their first name. An account is only needed to create your own list.
Will I see what my family and friends have reserved?
No, never. From your account you see neither who reserved nor what. If someone suggests a secret idea, you only see a “mystery idea” card, with no author or content.
What is a mystery idea?
It's a gift idea that a contact adds to your list without you seeing it. You only see a “Someone added a mystery idea” card, with no author or content. Other contacts see the idea and can reserve it.
Who can see my list?
Only the people you give your link or friend code to. There is no directory and no people search, and your list doesn't appear in Google.
Is it really free? And on a phone?
Yes, creating your list, sharing it and reserving a gift are free, no credit card needed. Wishroom works directly in your phone or computer browser, with nothing to install. Android and iPhone apps are planned.
What if I delete a wish that is already reserved?
It disappears from your list, but the person who reserved it still sees it, marked “removed”, so they don't buy it for nothing.
Get your list ready before the next birthday
It takes 30 seconds, and your family and friends will finally know what to give you.
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