# MapaSpot vs ChristmasPrism

The clearest difference is rating: ChristmasPrism at 4.8 against MapaSpot's 3.3. ChristmasPrism also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 29 months). MapaSpot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChristmasPrism sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. MapaSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChristmasPrism holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChristmasPrism has 5.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MapaSpot's written reviews are positive against 78% of ChristmasPrism's.

MapaSpot ships an update every 29 months, ChristmasPrism every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapaSpot | ChristmasPrism |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapaspot/id1528238989/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmasprism/id1540103741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Eric Kasnetsis](https://appshunter.io/developer/942810412) | [Michael Kane](https://appshunter.io/developer/677284939) |

## What reviewers say

### MapaSpot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapaspot/id1528238989)

Discover unique holiday displays in your area and share your own finds with the community. Save your favorite spots, rate them for others, and earn achievements for your contributions.

**Highlights:** Discover holiday displays, Share new display locations, Save favorite spots, Rate displays, Earn achievements

**In-app purchases:** none


### ChristmasPrism

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmasprism/id1540103741)

Discover enchanting Christmas light displays in your neighborhood and beyond. Plan your festive tours with an interactive map and community updates. Share your own decorations, gain inspiration, and participate in contests to celebrate the holiday spirit.

**Highlights:** Discover Christmas light displays, Interactive map for light finding, Plan holiday light tours, Share home light displays, Vote on favorite displays, Enter and create contests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChristmasPrism Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy the Creator a Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent light show
- 🎄 Brings Christmas spirit
- 🗺️ Helpful for finding light displays
- 🤩 Amazing and genius idea
- 🙌 Wonderful and exciting app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Map freezes after opening a house
- 🔍 Can't use without enabling location services
- 🤖 Keeps asking to rate the app after each house
- 🗺️ Can't find own location on map

**Reported bugs**

- House not showing up on the map
- No response from support for reported issues

**Requested features**

- Add support for other holidays like Halloween
- Allow updating house picture and caption
- Add ability to easily reset map orientation
- Implement a favorites feature
- Integrate current location on map


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapaSpot free?

MapaSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ChristmasPrism free?

ChristmasPrism is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MapaSpot or ChristmasPrism?

ChristmasPrism is rated higher. MapaSpot averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ChristmasPrism averages 4.8 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do MapaSpot or ChristmasPrism have ads?

MapaSpot shows ads; ChristmasPrism does not.

### Which is updated more often, MapaSpot or ChristmasPrism?

MapaSpot ships an update every 29 months, and ChristmasPrism every 6 days. Most recently, MapaSpot was updated on October 5, 2026 and ChristmasPrism on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*