drawnames | Secret Santa app Reviews

by Mocha Micah

I was excited when I learned that Draw Names now has an app.

However, there are NECESSARY improvements that are lacking. These features, to my knowledge, are functions of the browser version that I expected would be present in drawnamesSecretSantaapp .

1. You CANNOT log in … yet. When will this support be added?

2. You can ONLY view the wish list of your drawn name. It was so fun to look at the wish lists of others!

3. Search and details are VERY limited. Not as big a deal if you could add text to a selected item. Might be best to simply use text to specify your item - that is an available feature but not straightforward. See apps Q&A section that they added recently.

This seems like a very premature app rollout.

I really liked using Draw Names in the browser previous years because you could see other peoples lists and see what was bought (expect for your own). Hopefully this can change with an update in the near future.

For now, I will heavily be recommending the browser version if these functions are still allowed.

I’ll edit this review when I am notified that an update has occurred that resolves these issues.

by Erixmlms

drawnamesSecretSantaapp is great, however, when one of my my family members was searching for wish list ideas, she came across a bizarre book on “Premature ejaculation” as well as a disturbing sex toy. Both were tucked into very benign places you would absolutely NOT expect to find such a suggestion. Nothing wrong with people wishing for these kinds of gifts, but, there should be a warning label.

So:
for name drawing; A+
Wish List suggestions; F-

by Xoxo123409

Great idea, although execution could be worked on. All we need is for drawnamesSecretSantaapp to be exactly like the website, just adding that you could use your one account to view multiple grab bags that you are in with that email/account. So yes please just make it like the website! Thanks

by Mgodzik

drawnamesSecretSantaapp doesn’t make much sense to me. My family has been using DrawNames for a long time. I always thought an app would be so helpful. The problem here is I can’t login and I can’t get access to the celebrations already in progress. Hopefully this will get resolved soon. I would love to be able to use it during this holiday season!

by Ebshizzle

I was excited when I saw that there was an app but when I realized I couldn’t look at my account with my groups on it it seems pointless. I see people in the reviews saying the same thing and the company responding back that it would be a good idea to add that in the future but I don’t see the point of even creating at drawnamesSecretSantaapp without the main purpose being able to log in…… Whoever designed drawnamesSecretSantaapp needs to go back to school

by Rmdiaz1

We created a whole thing for Family and it wasn’t working correctly for a couple of us. We had to delete it and when we logged back in we couldn’t sign in and go from where we started. It wanted us to start a whole new drawing.

by Me57654226

I’ve been using Draw Names via browser for years. I keep losing the browser page and having to find the link in my email each time so I downloaded drawnamesSecretSantaapp to have it all set in one spot. However, there’s no way to log in to my account an view my current already drawn name and my group’s lists. Not being able to go back and forth between drawnamesSecretSantaapp and the browser and vice versa seems like a huge drawback to me and unfortunately it means I can’t use drawnamesSecretSantaapp at all. Very disappointed.

by Msrauch

drawnamesSecretSantaapp would be amazing if it let you sign in to your already created lists. I’m using it on a web browser for now but hope this will be updated soon!

by M0M01920

Great way to draw names when everyone is spread out and won’t be together before the event. The wish list is great but you can’t click on it to get a better look or change color and size. You need to be able to type a note with the item. So the giver knows exactly what you want.

by Daniromerorn

Is it possible to add participants once you’ve already made a list and sent out invitations?

by Bertney90

I really like drawnamesSecretSantaapp and it’s very simple to use. I had ideas on how to improve drawnamesSecretSantaapp and messaged the creators and they emailed me almost immediately with help and feedback. Their customer service is what people dream of! I expect drawnamesSecretSantaapp to make some changes and really do well!

by Bridgetchicago

I’ve used drawnamesSecretSantaapp for a few secret Santa-style gift drawings and it’s worked great. You can use previous lists from prior drawings, set exclusions for siblings etc and enter gift suggestions and lists, with links.

by Pajcc

Used drawnamesSecretSantaapp for my families secret Santa. Very easy and simple to use, straightforward. I didn’t need to get anyone’s email. just a copy and paste of the link. From then on, we each create a wishlist and then a pinwheel draws a name for us. Love it, will use future events

by Vegaliscious

Pretty awesome app easy to use no complicated registration nice and easy like all things should be.

by Delivered!!!

Totally enjoying the ease of use, and anonymity drawnamesSecretSantaapp provides!!! This completely takes the guesswork out of what to purchase! Life saver, thanks!!!

by Lovekeia07!

It keeps me and my family connected during the holidays no matter where we are!

by Glg247

I tried drawnamesSecretSantaapp on the recommendation of a cousin. I LOVE IT!!! I haven’t made my purchase yet but when I tell you that drawnamesSecretSantaapp made my day for exchanging across the States is NOT simple!!!! Thanks.

by Love My 5 Dogs

Great way to buy for people who are hard to buy for. This is the 1st time we have used drawnamesSecretSantaapp. Will use it again.

by Snap.thakeykey

I wasn’t able to be with my family physically so I decided to use drawnamesSecretSantaapp to decide what we would get each other for Christmas 🥰😊

by Mariacoreas

First time using it for our family Secret Santa and so easy to set up and the best part is that you’re able to make a wishlist. Everyone in the family is loving it too lol

by Person12

Why isn’t there an option to log into my DrawNames account on drawnamesSecretSantaapp so I can continue to use my previous groups?

by Gshannon

Would be great if you can actually open your drawn individuals wishlist. You can only see portion of wishes.