Online Social Gift App - Work

Industry

E-Commerce | Social Networking | Event Management

Services

Dedicated Hire Team

Product Development

Country

Asia

Project Overview

Prezzie is a fun and simple app that makes gift buying more personal. Friends and family can come together to plan and contribute towards a gift, making it easier to celebrate birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

The app combines social networking, event planning, and gift shopping in one place. Users can connect with friends, create wishlists, plan events, and organize group gifts. Real-time updates keep everyone informed, while a dedicated development team from ManekTech helps support the app’s ongoing development and improvements.

Project Objectives

Make group gifting simple and affordable.
Help users create and share personalized wishlists.
Connect friends through social media.
Simplify event planning and invitations.
Keep users updated with real-time notifications.
Encourage social engagement through sharing and collaboration.
Deliver a secure mobile experience for Android and iOS.

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Business Challenges

1. The Old Way Of Buying Gifts

When you have to buy a gift on your own, it can be really expensive. This is why friends do not like to buy gifts. We needed to find a way to make it easier for people to buy gifts together.

2. Shopping And Socializing Were Not Connected

People had to use websites for talking to friends, buying things, making lists of things they want, and planning parties. We needed one website that could do all of these things.

3. Planning Events Was A Lot Of Work

It took a lot of time to keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, and parties using messages and spreadsheets. Sometimes people would forget about a party. Plan the same thing twice.

4. People Did Not Know What Gifts To Buy

Friends usually did not know what gifts someone really wanted. So they would buy the gift or something the person did not want. We needed a way for people to share what gifts they wanted.

5. People Were Not Using Shopping Apps Much

The old shopping apps were not very fun to use. They did not let people talk to each other or share things. We needed an app where people could talk, share, and have fun together and where businesses could make people want to use the app every day.

Our Solutions

We made the Online Social Gift App to make giving gifts and planning events easier. This app is a place where people can connect with each other by giving gifts, making wish lists, and planning events. It helps friends work together to buy gifts, plan parties, get reminders, and share fun times on social media.

Collaborative Gift Contributions

People can make a list of things they want for their birthday or other special days. Their friends can then give any amount of money towards the gift they choose. The app keeps track of how much money’s given and how much more is needed. When the gift is fully paid for, the person getting the gift can buy it.

Integrated Social Event Management

The app combines media with planning events. People can make plans for birthdays, weddings, and other parties. Their friends get invited, reminded, and updated on what’s happening. This way, everyone stays connected. Knows what is going on when it comes to gifts and parties. The Online Social Gift App makes it easy for people to plan and celebrate days together.

Key Benefits

Enable collaborative group gifting
Simplify wishlist creation and sharing
Improve user engagement through social interactions
Manage events and invitations from one platform
Real-time gift contribution tracking
Social media integration for sharing gifts and celebrations
Instant notifications for contributions and gift updates
Secure and scalable cross-platform mobile application

Key Features

Social Login

Wishlist Management

Create, edit, organize, and share personalized wishlists across different product categories.

Gift Contribution System

Allow multiple friends to contribute toward a single gift while automatically tracking remaining balances.

Friends Wishlist

Browse friends’ wishlists, contribute to desired gifts, and monitor contribution history.

Event Management

Create birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, bachelor parties, and custom events with invitation management.

Friend Search

Search and connect with Facebook friends directly from the application.

Notifications

Receive instant notifications for contributions, purchases, invitations, and gift updates.

Order History

View complete gifting history, purchased gifts, received gifts, and previous contributions.

Social Media Sharing

Share gifts, celebrations, and milestones directly to Facebook timelines.

Cross-Platform Mobile App

Native mobile experience for both Android and iOS using Xamarin.

Technology

Frontend	Xamarin (Android & iOS)
Backend	C#, ASP.NET Core API
Database	Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)
APIs	REST APIs
Social Integration	Facebook API
IDE	Microsoft Visual Studio
Architecture	Mobile Client-Server Architecture

Business Results

40%

Higher User Engagement

Social interactions, wishlists, and collaborative gifting significantly increased daily user activity.

35%

Faster Gift Purchasing

Group contributions reduced purchasing delays and simplified gift planning.

30%

Better Event Participation

Automated invitations and reminders improved attendance and engagement in social events.

25%

Increase in Repeat Usage

Wishlist sharing, notifications, and social media integration encouraged users to return regularly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is a mobile platform that allows users to create wishlists, contribute toward friends’ gifts, organize events, and share gifting experiences through social media.

Users can securely connect their Facebook accounts to automatically discover and interact with their friends.

Yes. Multiple users can contribute any amount toward a friend’s wishlist item until the required amount is reached.

Users can organize birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, bachelor parties, baby showers, and custom social events.

The application is available for both Android and iOS devices through a Xamarin-based cross-platform solution.