Comparison

Nitro PDF Pro vs Tru

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nitro PDF Pro

Edit, read, sign, and secure PDF documents on your iOS device. This powerful yet lightweight app allows for on-the-go productivity with features like text editing, annotation, form filling, and cloud syncing.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF text
  • Annotate and highlight PDFs
  • Fill and save PDF forms
  • Sign and share PDF documents
  • Password protect PDFs
  • Sync with cloud storage
  • Merge and organize PDFs
Features
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Ready to do more with PDFs on iPad & iPhone? Edit, read, sign and sync PDFs in the cloud with the powerful, lightweight Nitro PDF Pro app designed for iPad & iPhone users. Packed with features to help you stay productive on the go, Nitro PDF Pro for iPad & iPhone lets you edit, sign, share and manage your documents wherever you are - all in a secure and user-friendly interface. Get started for free with a 14-day trial today. “Superior PDF handling, & economical” “Nitro PDF Pro has become an essential tool in my daily business operations! It makes everything from document preparation to communication much easier for me.” “If you are looking for a workhorse app to handle your PDFs made by responsive developers, look no further...” -> With Nitro PDF Pro you can: EDIT PDFs ON THE GO * Easily edit PDF text wherever you are, on any iOS device * Make notes and add comments to PDFs for quick, on-the-go reference * Add images or mark-up PDFs with drawings, with stylus support for iPad ANNOTATE & HIGHLIGHT PDFs * Add annotations to PDF text and documents * Highlight text to stay organized and keep track of important information FILL & SAVE PDF FORMS * Fill and save PDF forms for fast & easy productivity * Keep your PDF forms secure with password protection SIGN & SHARE PDF DOCUMENTS * Sign & share PDF documents in a snap * Save text, signatures and images in your Library for easy re-use * Keep documents synced with the cloud for on-the-go signatures PROTECT, SECURE & SYNC PDFs * Password protect PDFs to keep your data and confidential information secure * Set the level of document encryption as required * Sync with the cloud to back up PDFs on iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneNote MERGE, EXPORT & ORGANIZE PDFs * Merge multiple documents into one PDF in just a few clicks for easy organization * Import, export & organize PDFs in folders for fast access and easy on-the-go editing * Duplicate, add, delete or rearrange pages for simple, custom document creation ADDITIONAL AMAZING PDF EDITOR FEATURES * Duplicate, add, delete, rotate and rearrange pages * Enable easier PDF reading with dark mode, search and zoom * Email & Airdrop your documents, with PDF flattening for maximum compatibility * View two documents simultaneously with multiple windows (iPadOS) * Bluetooth pressure-sensitive stylus support - automatically works with Apple Pencil * Support for Adonit Jot Touch and Jot Script styluses Still exploring PDF editors for iOS? No pressure! Give Nitro PDF Pro iOS a try for free with a 14-day trial and see how you like its features and functions. We think you’ll love the value we pack into our easy-to-use PDF iOS app. Questions and issues regarding our PDF app? We're here to help! Connect with Nitro through our Community Forum: https://community.gonitro.com/ NITRO POLICY https://www.gonitro.com/legal/privacy-policy https://www.gonitro.com/legal/terms-of-service

About

Tru

Features
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Tru-e - Solusi HRIS Terpadu dalam Genggaman Anda Kelola administrasi HR dan kebutuhan karyawan secara praktis dengan Tru-e! Dirancang khusus untuk memberikan kemudahan bagi karyawan dan efisiensi bagi perusahaan, Tru-e menghadirkan sistem HRIS (Human Resource Information System) yang modern, aman, dan mudah digunakan. Fitur Utama Tru-e: - Absensi Cerdas & Akurat Lakukan clock-in dan clock-out dengan mudah menggunakan teknologi deteksi wajah (Facial Recognition) dan pelacakan lokasi (Geotagging) untuk memastikan kehadiran yang akurat. - Pengajuan Cuti (Leave Request) Ajukan cuti tahunan, sakit, atau izin lainnya langsung dari aplikasi. Pantau sisa kuota cuti Anda dan status persetujuan secara real-time. - Pengajuan Lembur (Overtime) Catat waktu lembur Anda secara transparan. Proses persetujuan atasan kini lebih cepat dengan notifikasi langsung. - Perjalanan Dinas (Business Trip) Rencanakan dan ajukan perjalanan dinas dengan mudah. Unggah dokumen bukti pengeluaran dan pantau riwayat perjalanan Anda dalam satu tempat. - Sistem Persetujuan Multi-Tingkat Bagi para manajer, setujui atau tolak pengajuan cuti, lembur, dan perjalanan dinas dari tim Anda hanya dengan beberapa ketukan. Dilengkapi dengan detail lengkap untuk memudahkan pengambilan keputusan. - Dukungan Dark Mode Nyaman di mata untuk penggunaan kapan saja dengan mode gelap yang menyesuaikan dengan preferensi perangkat Anda. - Privasi & Keamanan Terjamin Data kehadiran dan informasi personal Anda dilindungi dengan standar keamanan tinggi. Tinggalkan proses manual yang memakan waktu dan beralihlah ke pengalaman HR yang lebih baik. Unduh Tru-e sekarang dan nikmati kemudahan mengelola produktivitas kerja Anda!

Screenshots

Nitro PDF Pro4 screens
Tru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tru at none against Nitro PDF Pro's 2. Tru also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nitro PDF Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Tru asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nitro PDF Pro ships an update every 2 months, Tru every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nitro PDF Pro versus Tru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNitro PDF ProTru
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (161 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings161 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitro Software, Inc.Panji Laksono

Bugs and requests

Nitro PDF Pro

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Cannot reorder PDF files
  • Crashes when opening PDFs from websites/email
  • Does not save markups or documents
  • Difficulty creating new folders
  • Cannot rotate pages
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  • Cannot markup/draw on PDFs with editing disabled
  • Does not save documents after editing
  • Cannot rotate PDFs
  • Program freezes up
  • Fails to save after deleting pages
  • App crashes after update
  • Editing is lost prior to crash
  • Crashes every time to edit a PDF
  • Cannot handle deleting pages
  • Crashes when opening fillable PDFs
  • Crashes when typing in fields
  • No Apple Pencil support
  • Stylus link gives 404 error
  • Bugs like suddenly not being able to draw

Requested features

10 requests
  • Keyboard support (Cmd + F for search)
  • Ability to cancel search with Esc
  • OCR and conversion to text documents on tablets
  • User manual for iPad app
  • Support for Apple Pencil
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  • Ability to create table of contents
  • Ability to create fillable forms
  • Ability to rearrange pages
  • Ability to add to library
  • More intuitive interface

Tru

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nitro PDF Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nitro PDF Pro for iOS$9.99
None

Tru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nitro PDF Pro free?
Nitro PDF Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tru free?
Tru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nitro PDF Pro or Tru have ads?
Neither Nitro PDF Pro nor Tru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nitro PDF Pro or Tru?
Nitro PDF Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Tru every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nitro PDF Pro was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tru on October 1, 2026.

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