# The Christmas Gift List Pro vs MapNote2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Christmas Gift List Pro at 97% against MapNote2's 45%. The Christmas Gift List Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 36). MapNote2's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

The Christmas Gift List Pro costs $4.99 and MapNote2 $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Christmas Gift List Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Christmas Gift List Pro has 2.2K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of The Christmas Gift List Pro's written reviews are positive against 45% of MapNote2's.

The Christmas Gift List Pro ships an update every 11 months, MapNote2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Christmas Gift List Pro | MapNote2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-christmas-gift-list-pro/id755493890/reviews)** | [4.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnote2-infinity-size-note/id1488198559/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **96.6% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Ievenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/427936468) | [Naoya Enokida](https://appshunter.io/developer/583844490) |

## What reviewers say

### The Christmas Gift List Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-christmas-gift-list-pro/id755493890)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Organize your holiday shopping with this app. Create gift lists for everyone, track your budget, and manage gift ideas. Features include contact integration, status tracking, and data visualization.

**Highlights:** Add people from Contacts, Track budgeting and analytics, Sort people by groups, Track gifts by status, Collect gift ideas, Sync data across iOS devices via iCloud, Export list to PDF

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps stay organized
- 💡 Tracks gift ideas, purchases, and status
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Ability to import/roll over previous years' data
- 💡 Budgeting and spending tracking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with syncing/data loss
- 🔍 Lack of intuitive navigation/UI
- 💡 Difficulty deleting/moving gifts between people
- 💡 Inability to easily see completed people/gifts

**Reported bugs**

- Password function not working consistently
- App freezing/crashing issues
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/editing gifts

**Requested features**

- Add birthday/other holiday gift lists
- Ability to mark people as 'complete'
- Easier gift/person management (copy, move, delete)
- More customization options (layouts, colors, etc.)
- Integrate with online shopping sites


### MapNote2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnote2-infinity-size-note/id1488198559)

This app offers an infinitely expanding canvas for capturing and organizing thoughts. It's designed to mimic the natural, radial way the brain generates ideas, moving beyond linear note-taking. Ideal for brainstorming, mind mapping, and sketching out concepts.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas for idea spreading, Radial thinking support, Mind mapping, Brainstorming tool, Idea sketching

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Christmas Gift List Pro free?

The Christmas Gift List Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MapNote2 free?

MapNote2 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Christmas Gift List Pro or MapNote2?

The Christmas Gift List Pro is rated higher. The Christmas Gift List Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while MapNote2 averages 4.1 from 36 ratings.

### Do The Christmas Gift List Pro or MapNote2 have ads?

Neither The Christmas Gift List Pro nor MapNote2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Christmas Gift List Pro or MapNote2?

The Christmas Gift List Pro ships an update every 11 months, and MapNote2 every 6 months. Most recently, The Christmas Gift List Pro was updated on October 1, 2026 and MapNote2 on September 29, 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.*