XPS vs Nested Folder Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XPS
Easily convert XPS and OXPS files to high-quality, fully vectored PDF documents on your iPhone or iPad. Preserve text, graphics, bookmarks, and hyperlinks. Supports batch conversion and various saving options.
- Converts XPS/OXPS to vector PDF
- Preserves bookmarks and hyperlinks
- Supports JPEG and Flate compression
- Batch conversion
- Multiple save/send options
- In-app document management
- iCloud integration
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XPS-to-PDF is a simple, efficient and fast way to batch convert XML Paper Specification (.xps) and OpenXPS (.oxps) documents into fully vectored high quality PDF files on iPhone and iPad. XPS-to-PDF supports JPEG and Flate image compression types and JPEG quality settings for PDF conversion. Do not found decent XPS/OXPS reader on your iPhone and iPad? Simply convert XPS/OXPS documents into quality PDF documents and read in your favorite PDF reader. XPS-to-PDF supports batch conversion. Select multiple XPS/OXPS files in document browser view and tap Convert button at top to start batch conversion. XPS to PDF CONVERSION FEATURES: - Converts XPS to fully vector-PDF documents. Preserves text, vector graphics and raster images as editable PDF contents. - Preserves Bookmarks (Outline). - Preserves XPS internal and external topic hyperlinks into PDF. It automatically maintains XPS topic and page navigation links into PDF compatible annotations. - Supports PDF conversion using JPEG and Flate image compression methods. Can set image quality for JPEG image compression. - Preserves metadata properties. DESTINATION PATH : Convenient options to store converted PDF files at your easily accessible location. Choose from following Save Next to Original Documents - Tap this button to save a converted file into the same location and directory as an existing original document. The converted document with unique name will be saved beside original document. Save to App’s Documents Folder - Tap this button to save a converted file with unique name into XPS-to-PDF Documents folder. Choose How to Send - Tap on this button to popup standard iOS activity controller. Tap one of the option in activity controller for sending, saving or posting a converted PDF. Choose a location, or provide the requested information (for example, an email address if you are sending an email) then send or post a copy of converted PDF. DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT - The inbuilt document browse view automatically gives you the option to share documents using the Share button or a drag-and-drop action. It also provides a standard interface for browsing and managing documents. - Automatically handles access to iCloud for you within the app. It also provides access to documents managed by third-party storage service extensions installed on your device. - Browse, find and sort documents to help you locate the document you want. Tap the XPS/OXPS file that you want to convert. - You can move, delete, duplicate and rename a document with document manager in browser view. - In the document manager, you can group related documents into folders so they’re easy to find. Note: XPS-to-PDF is a standalone application running natively to open and convert XPS and OXPS documents securely right on your iOS device. You can refer inbuilt User Manual for any assistance Or Contact Support.
Nested Folder Notes
Organize your thoughts and ideas with unlimited folders and subfolders. Create text notes, checklists, or add images. This ad-free app offers flexible date management and a powerful search function for easy retrieval.
- Unlimited subfolders
- Text notes
- Checklists
- Image attachments
- Customizable folder icons and colors
- Full-text search
- Offline access
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Folino brings order to your notes: folders and subfolders as deep as you like, plus checklists and voice notes. No ads, no account, made in Germany. Notebook, journal, to-do list or shopping list: in Folino, every topic gets its own folder and every folder as many subfolders as you need. So you can find everything again, even years later. UNLIMITED FOLDERS • As many folders and subfolders as you like, nested as deep as you like • Pinning, favorites and “Recent notes” for quick access • Sort each folder by title, date modified, date created or by hand • List or tile view • Copy, move and duplicate, including entire folders with their contents NOTES, CHECKLISTS, VOICE NOTES • Formatting: bold, italic, headings, bullet lists, quotes, colors • Checklists to tick off, turn a note into a checklist and back • Record voice notes • Section overview for long notes • Reading view, so nothing gets changed by accident • Insert date and time with one tap, handy for journaling FIND IT FAST • Full-text search across titles and content, best matches first • Recycle bin: restore what you deleted PRIVATE AND SECURE • Lock the whole app or individual notes and folders, with PIN, Face ID or Touch ID • No account needed, no ads • Your notes stay on your device and work offline • Backup as a file, export as text, print and share SWITCHING MADE EASY • Import from Google Keep, including checklists, images, colors and voice notes. Labels become folders • Import TXT, Markdown and CSV files MADE FOR YOU • Themes: Light, Dark, Black and more • 7 text sizes, red-green color blindness mode, VoiceOver • For iPhone and iPad, in 28 languages FOLINO PREMIUM Buy once, no subscription. Try it free for 7 days. • Sync via your Google Drive between iPhone, iPad and Android • Images in notes, placed freely and resizable • Voice recordings with no time limit • Links between notes and folders, like a personal wiki • Shortcuts: one note in several folders • Icons and colors for folders, colors for notes • Export as PDF Questions or ideas for Folino? I’d love to hear from you by email.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nested Folder Notes at Free against XPS's $5.99. Nested Folder Notes also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). XPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Nested Folder Notes is free to download; XPS costs $5.99 up front. Nested Folder Notes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. XPS asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for XPS against 5.0 for Nested Folder Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 13 respectively.
XPS ships an update every 25 months, Nested Folder Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XPS | Nested Folder Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RootRise Technologies Pvt. Ltd. | Tobias Schiek |
Customer experience
XPS
Nested Folder Notes
In-app purchases
XPS
No in-app purchases
Nested Folder Notes
- Style AddOn$0.99
- Donation$0.99
- Images AddOn$1.99
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- Donation$1.99
- Donation$2.99
- Donation$3.99
- Premium$6.99









