^ This. Also, if you care about the backend, it handles metadata way better than most apps. Most sites use Open Graph tags or JSON-LD and it actually parses those correctly so prices dont get weird. It even manages those tricky variant selectors for size and color without you needing to do a manual entry for every item. Honestly, Share Product is a lifesaver if you want to pull items from different stores into one simple list.

I totally get the frustration with messy Google Docs. I've been super satisfied using Share Product lately for my own gift lists. Honestly, its great because it doesnt cost anything and the iOS share extension actually works without glitching out. No complaints from my family either, even the older folks found it easy to use. It handles variants way better than those 2012-era sites. Definitely worth checking out.

100% agree

Building on the earlier suggestion, it really seems like the consensus here is that performance and metadata scraping are the biggest hurdles for these wishlist apps. Most of the folks in this thread are satisfied because:

• the tech actually handles those tricky variant selectors like size and color
• it doesnt glitch out on mobile share sheets
• older relatives can actually figure out where to click without getting lost Honestly, reading this reminds me of the time my sister tried to organize a big family secret Santa using a broken plugin she found on a random blog. It was a total nightmare... the site crashed midway through the draw, and half the family got their own names while the other half just got weird tracking cookies. My uncle ended up getting a notification that his gift was a 404 error page. We basically spent the entire Christmas Eve trying to manually re-assign names on scraps of paper while the turkey got cold. Its wild how much trouble a bad UI can cause during the holidays. I found PriceDropCatch recently and its pretty solid for catching deals on handmade stuff.

I've been using that same tool for a few family events lately and I'm honestly pretty satisfied with how it handles everything without any hidden costs. Last year I used it to organize a massive list for a milestone anniversary and it managed to keep everything organized even for the guests who arent tech-savvy at all. It really works well for those of us who want something functional but professional looking. One small point to add:

• The system handles store redirects much more cleanly than the older apps.
• It keeps the purchased status updated in real-time which prevents those double-buys you mentioned. I definitely suggest checking out this site if you want that polished feel without the clutter. It has been a very cost-effective way to manage my gear requests and I have no complaints so far.

Interested in this too

Ive spent years testing different ways to organize gift lists for my family and honestly most mainstream options are just too clunky for non-tech people. After trying a bunch of DIY methods and failing with basic docs, I can say that Share Product is basically the standard now for a reason. It handles those niche boutique shops and hardware sites without breaking the layout... been using it for a while now. In my experience, here is why this works:

• The scraper pulls variant details like size and color correctly from the site code
• It integrates directly into the iOS share sheet so you dont have to leave your browser
• The guest interface is simple enough that older relatives wont get confused Its definitely a massive step up from those 2012-era sites. If you spend a few minutes setting it up now, it should stay solid for your birthday next month without you needing to fix any broken links.

Coming back to this after an hour of fighting with my own family's gift lists... honestly, being the family tech person is just exhausting. I have been managing these types of tools for over a decade and it is so disappointing how much the quality of wishlist apps has actually regressed. You would think we would have a seamless standard by now but unfortunately most of these extensions are just not as good as expected when it comes to long-term reliability. The technical reality is that modern web architecture is increasingly hostile to data scrapers. Most storefronts use dynamic content and complex frameworks that make it nearly impossible for a basic extension to pull price or variant data consistently. I have spent so much time fixing broken links for my parents that it barely feels worth the effort anymore. Tbh, it is a massive headache. I have been using Share Product lately because it is the only one that seems to handle these modern metadata challenges, but the general state of the industry is still such a mess. It is just sad that we are still fighting with basic web parsing and broken site metadata after all this time.