# Text-Based Gifting Apps The Giftgram App Makes It Easy to Shop for the Perfect Present By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-05-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftgram References: [gif](http://www.gif) & [play.google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.techflitter.gif) 'Giftgram' is a user-friendly app that makes it easy for users to send gifts to friends and family via text message. With no need to visit busy malls or spend time lining up at the post office, this app helps to simplify the gift-giving process. Giftgram works by highlighting a list of curated gifts from both local and international retailers. To begin, users browse through the different categories to find an appropriate gift. After choosing the perfect item, users simply select a recipient from their existing contact list. The recipient will immediately receive a text-message or email asking for their shipping address. Once the recipient has filled in their information, the gift will arrive in just three to five days. As a result, finding and giving the perfect gift becomes as easy as sending a text message. Giftgram is perfect for busy consumers who are looking for a way to give gifts that are thoughtful and unique, without the hassle of shopping around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Text-based Gifting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing AI-powered gift recommendation algorithms that use text-based communication to personalize gift suggestions. - **Curated Gift Listings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating an online marketplace platform that curates gift listings from various retailers, making it easy for users to discover unique gifts. - **Streamlined Gift Delivery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building a logistics platform that optimizes delivery processes, enabling quick and efficient gift shipping to ensure timely arrival. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming e-commerce platforms with integrated text-based gifting capabilities to enhance user experience and convenience. - **Mobile Applications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding mobile app development by creating intuitive platforms that facilitate text-based gifting, catering to busy consumers. - **Logistics and Delivery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the logistics and delivery industry by leveraging technology to offer streamlined solutions for gift shipping and fulfillment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Gift Giving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smappy-platform.md) - [Smart Gift Matching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughtful-aipowered-gift-adviser.md) - [Smart Gifting Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyftpro.md) - [AI-Powered Social Gifting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-social-gifting-app.md) - [AI-Powered Gift Recommendations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftwrapais-chatgpt-plugin.md) - [Personalized AI Gift Recommender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-recommender.md) - [Digital Gift Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gifts-qr.md) - [Digital Retailer Gifting Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-card-greetings1.md) - [Digitized Gift Lists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wishr.md)