Comparison

TruDash vs Page Vault Reader

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

Head to head
About

TruDash

Monitor and manage your TrueNAS system's performance and applications from your iPhone. View key metrics like CPU, memory, and storage, and take immediate action on services and alerts. Offers secure sign-in and privacy-focused data handling.

Highlights
  • CPU and memory usage tracking
  • System status and uptime monitoring
  • Storage health and disk temperature
  • Application management (start, stop, update)
  • Service management
  • Real-time alerts and response
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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TruDash gives you a clear view of system performance and lets you easily manage key components. Compatible with TrueNAS-based OS, including HexOS. Built with pure Human Intelligence. Crafted with attention to detail. No AI hallucinations. Track essential metrics at a glance: • CPU and memory usage • System uptime and overall status • Storage health and disk temperatures • Real-time performance data Take action instantly when it matters: • Start, stop, restart, update and delete applications • Manage system services • Respond to alerts directly from the app Designed for everyday use: • Secure sign in with password or API key • Fast access to key information • Smooth animations and real-time updates • Home screen widgets for instant insights Privacy and security: • Credentials are securely stored in Keychain or iCloud • No data collection, analytics, or tracking • Your server data never leaves your control Designed for TrueNAS SCALE systems (25.x and newer). This is just the beginning – more features and improvements are on the way. Have ideas for improvements or spotted a translation issue? Email us at support@joinersoft.app – we’d appreciate it! Disclaimer: This app is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with iXsystems, Inc. By downloading the application, you accept the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Page Vault Reader

Features
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Page Vault Reader is a private, local reader for EPUBs, PDFs, and scanned documents. Import your own books, research papers, manuals, guides, and scanned files, then keep them in one clean library. Imported files, library data, and reading progress stay on this device. There is no account, no cloud sync, and no document upload by default. For scanned PDFs and image-only pages, OCR can turn hard-to-use pages into readable text. Page Vault Reader does not provide or distribute copyrighted books. Imported files are for your own reading and document management.

Screenshots

TruDash4 screens
Page Vault Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TruDash at Free against Page Vault Reader's $1.99. Page Vault Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

TruDash is free to download; Page Vault Reader costs $1.99 up front. TruDash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Page Vault Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TruDash ships an update every 2 weeks, Page Vault Reader every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TruDash versus Page Vault Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruDashPage Vault Reader
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrigory Stolyarov建亮 王

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TruDash

Subscriptions1
  • TruDash Pro (1 year)$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • TruDash Pro Lifetime$19.99
None

Page Vault Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TruDash free?
TruDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Page Vault Reader free?
Page Vault Reader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TruDash or Page Vault Reader have ads?
Neither TruDash nor Page Vault Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TruDash or Page Vault Reader?
TruDash ships an update every 2 weeks, and Page Vault Reader every 3 days. Most recently, TruDash was updated on November 5, 2026 and Page Vault Reader on November 9, 2026.

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