Comparison

XPSView vs Nitro PDF Pro

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

Head to head
About

XPSView

Easily open, read, and convert XPS and OXPS documents on your iOS device. Features include text search, document outlines, and page thumbnails for a smooth reading experience. Convert files to PDF format while preserving all original content and links.

Highlights
  • Read XPS and OXPS documents
  • Selectable and searchable text
  • Zoom in and out
  • Navigate via document outlines
  • Convert to PDF
  • Preserve links and metadata
  • Document management and organization
Features
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XPSView allows you to open and read XPS (XML Paper Specification, *.xps) and OpenXPS (*.oxps) documents on iOS device. It offers you fantastic reading experience using document outlines, page thumbnails and text search features. In addition, XPSView allows you to convert XPS and OXPS documents into PDF and make it available for any PDF viewing application. Are you having plenty of XPS/OXPS files that no decent viewer available to open on your iPhone and iPad? Do you receive XPS/OXPS documents as email attachments on your iPhone and iPad? The easiest way to circumvent these problems is this XPSView app. * * * XPSView is also available for macOS on the Mac App Store * * * READING FEATURES: - Fully selectable and searchable text contents. Select and copy text to clipboard for further use. - Pinch out and Pinch in to ZoomIn and ZoomOut view. - Navigate through topics by document outlines, if exist. - Search text feature to find a character, word or sentence any where in a document. - Scroll through your document by Page Thumbnails or Go to page feature. XPS/OXPS to PDF CONVERSION FEATURES: - Converts XPS/OXPS 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. - Preserves metadata properties. 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 file that you want to open. - 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: XPSView is standalone application running natively to convert XPS and OXPS to PDF securely on your device. You can refer User Manual for any assistance Or Contact Support. Privacy Policy: http://rootrisetech.com/xpsview-privacy-policy Terms of Use(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Screenshots

XPSView4 screens
Nitro PDF Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XPSView at 4.5 against Nitro PDF Pro's 3.9. XPSView also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Nitro PDF Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. XPSView sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Nitro PDF Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XPSView holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 161 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of XPSView's written reviews are positive against 13% of Nitro PDF Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XPSView ships an update every 5 months, Nitro PDF Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
XPSView versus Nitro PDF Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXPSViewNitro PDF Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (54 ratings) — better3.9 (161 ratings)
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings54161 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRootRise Technologies Pvt. Ltd.Nitro Software, Inc.

Customer experience

XPSView

All ratings54 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.6%

Nitro PDF Pro

All ratings157 ratings
Positive70.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative81.3%

Bugs and requests

XPSView

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
Show 5 more
  • Ability to create table of contents
  • Ability to create fillable forms
  • Ability to rearrange pages
  • Ability to add to library
  • More intuitive interface

In-app purchases

3 purchases

XPSView

Subscriptions2
  • Premium : Monthly Access$0.991 Month
  • Premium : Yearly Access$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium : Lifetime Access$5.99
2 purchases

Nitro PDF Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nitro PDF Pro for iOS$9.99

Questions

Is XPSView free?
XPSView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nitro PDF Pro free?
Nitro PDF Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XPSView or Nitro PDF Pro?
XPSView is rated higher. XPSView averages 4.5 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Nitro PDF Pro averages 3.9 from 161 ratings.
Do XPSView or Nitro PDF Pro have ads?
Neither XPSView nor Nitro PDF Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XPSView or Nitro PDF Pro?
XPSView ships an update every 5 months, and Nitro PDF Pro every 2 months. Most recently, XPSView was updated on October 16, 2026 and Nitro PDF Pro on October 14, 2026.

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