Honestly it drives me crazy how bloated these apps are nowadays. Like, why does a simple list need to track my location or cost money? Its such a scam. Companies just dont care about us anymore... I was finally satisfied with the Amazon Wishlist Chrome Extension tho. It works well and doesnt have all the extra junk that confuses parents. Finding simple stuff shouldn't be this hard, ngl.

TL;DR: Stick to web links so they dont have to install anything. Like someone mentioned, GiftHero is solid, but honestly Ive stuck with Wishlist.com for ages. My dad used to literally print my lists out to go shopping... so having a print-friendly view was a total lifesaver for him. Its got zero clutter and just works. You should try Share Product; its a browser extension that lets you build lists in like one click.

Look, I've spent way too much time testing these things over the years because my family is notoriously bad with tech. In my experience, GiftHero is the winner because the UI is clean and it doesn't force your parents to make an account just to see the list. That's the biggest mistake people make... picking an app with a high barrier to entry. I once tried a complex one with specific API integrations, thinking it would be cool, but it just confused everyone and I basically got nothing that year. Huge red flag tho: avoid apps that have heavy tracking or annoying popups. It makes the whole thing feel sketchy for older folks who aren't used to it. Stick to something web-based so they don't have to download anything to their phone storage. Honestly, its just better for everyone involved. Btw I use Share Product for my holiday shopping lists, definitely worth a look if you're struggling with the Amazon app.