Wishlist is a new social networking platform designed to help users share and discover personal wishes. Its primary goal is to address the common problem of not knowing what someone truly desires for special occasions like birthdays or other celebrations. Traditionally, people receive gifts based on assumptions or general preferences, often missing the mark on what would genuinely bring joy. Wishlist aims to reverse this by allowing users to create detailed wishlists that friends can easily access and contribute to, ensuring that the gift-giving is meaningful and tailored to the recipient's desires.
Users can add wishes gradually throughout the year, including even small or inexpensive items that they love. The platform encourages users to fill their wishlist with diverse desires, making it simple for others to find the perfect gift. To use the app, users simply download it, create an account, and set up their wishlist. They can add wishes with detailed descriptions, accompanying images, relevant URLs, and estimated costs. Sharing their profile allows friends to browse, participate in gift planning, and cooperate to fulfill these wishes on special occasions.
Wishlist also provides tools for collaborative gift-giving. If you're unsure what to give a friend or if an event is approaching, you can search for your friend's wishlist, select a wish or multiple wishes you'd like to contribute to, and chat within the app to organize the details. This collaborative planning helps ensure the gift is well-organized and enjoyable. When the big day arrives, the recipient receives a thoughtfully planned gift, increasing the chances of creating a memorable and joyful surprise that truly matches their desires.
Additional features include managing friends, notifications for new wishes, birthday reminders, and internal messaging to keep everyone organized. While some features like tracking the status of wishes may be offered as in-app purchases, the core functionality focuses on fostering genuine gift exchanges. Wishlist was born from the simple yet powerful idea of making gift-giving more personal and thoughtful, minimizing waste and unmeaningful presents, and maximizing happiness for both givers and receivers. The app also has legal and privacy policies outlined through links to EULA and privacy policy documents.