Comparison

XPSView vs Notepad ++

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

Notepad ++

This app helps you capture thoughts, plan tasks, and organize information with a clean interface. It offers rich text formatting, image attachments, clickable links, and reminders to keep you productive. Secure your sensitive notes with password protection and easily find what you need with powerful search.

Highlights
  • Create and edit notes with rich formatting
  • Attach images to notes
  • Insert clickable hyperlinks
  • Set reminders and notifications
  • Mark notes as private with password protection
  • Sort notes by color and date
  • Search functionality
Features
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The Notes App is a handy and easy-to-use tool for taking notes, planning tasks, and organising information. It offers flexible features and customisation to fit your needs. Key Features 1. Create Notes: * Effortlessly create new notes with a clean and intuitive interface, perfect for jotting down thoughts, to-dos, or key information. * Enjoy unlimited note creation with advanced formatting options, including: * Bold, italic, and underlined text for emphasis. * Bullet points and numbered lists for structured content. * Easy editing tools to refine and update your notes anytime. 2. Add Images: * Enhance your notes by attaching images directly from your device. Perfect for adding visual context, storing memorable moments, or including reference materials. 3. Font Customisation: * Personalise your notes with adjustable text sizes and a variety of font styles. Whether you need a professional look or a casual vibe, there’s a style for every need. 4. Text Alignment: * Organise your notes with precision by aligning text to the left, center, or right. Ideal for creating lists, structuring titles, or highlighting key sections. 5. Insert Clickable Links: * Integrate hyperlinks within your notes for seamless navigation to websites, documents, or other online resources. Simplify accessing external content with just a tap. 6. Reminders and Notifications: * Never miss a deadline or important task. Set reminders for specific notes and receive timely notifications to keep you on track. 7. Favourite Notes: * Pin your most critical or frequently accessed notes as favourites. Access them instantly without scrolling through your entire collection. 8. Sorting Notes: Keep your notes neatly organised with these sorting features: * By Colour: Use customisable note colours to visually categorise and group related information. * By Date: Sort notes by creation or last modification dates in ascending or descending order for chronological clarity. 9. Private Notes: * Safeguard sensitive or personal information by marking notes as private. Secure them with a password or PIN for added peace of mind. 10. Search Functionality: * Locate notes quickly with a robust search feature. Use keywords, tags, or filters to narrow down your search and save time. Subscription Details:- - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For Further Information: Terms of Use : https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/terms/id6736382475 Privacy Policy : https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/view/id6736382475 EULA = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/eula/id6736382475

Screenshots

XPSView4 screens
Notepad ++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XPSView at 52% against Notepad ++'s 0%. XPSView also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 Notepad ++ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. 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 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of XPSView's written reviews are positive against 0% of Notepad ++'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XPSView ships an update every 5 months, Notepad ++ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XPSView versus Notepad ++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXPSViewNotepad ++
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (54 ratings) — better1.1 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5454
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRootRise Technologies Pvt. Ltd.Kalpesh Donga

Customer experience

XPSView

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

Notepad ++

All ratings54 ratings
Positive3.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.3%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
4 purchases

Notepad ++

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Access$1.497 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time Premium$4.99

Questions

Is XPSView free?
XPSView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notepad ++ free?
Notepad ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XPSView or Notepad ++?
XPSView is rated higher. XPSView averages 4.5 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Notepad ++ averages 1.1 from 54 ratings.
Do XPSView or Notepad ++ have ads?
Notepad ++ shows ads; XPSView does not.
Which is updated more often, XPSView or Notepad ++?
XPSView ships an update every 5 months, and Notepad ++ every 4 months. Most recently, XPSView was updated on October 16, 2026 and Notepad ++ on October 13, 2026.

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