# iScanner vs eSign App

The clearest difference is monetization model: iScanner at free with in-app purchases against eSign App's subscription. iScanner also leads on ratings volume (1.4M vs 1.5K) and chart position (#3 vs #72). eSign App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iScanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and eSign App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iScanner against 4.8 for eSign App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iScanner has 1.4M ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of iScanner's written reviews are positive against 85% of eSign App's.

iScanner ships an update fortnightly, eSign App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iScanner | eSign App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscanner-pdf-document-scanner/id1040093707/reviews) | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-app-sign-pdf-documents/id6446249178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #72 |
| Size | 295 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085442365) | [Municorn Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/380984285) |

## What reviewers say

### iScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscanner-pdf-document-scanner/id1040093707)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Business, #78 Top Free · Business, #112 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app is a powerful mobile scanner and document manager. It uses AI to create high-quality, distortion-free scans of various documents, which can then be edited, organized, and exported in multiple formats. It also offers OCR and AI chat features for enhanced document interaction.

**Highlights:** AI-powered document scanning, OCR text recognition, Document editing and markup, File organization and management, Cross-platform access, On-device privacy features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week Pro 10Gb storage | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week Pro 100Gb storage | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Scanner & PDF editor | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredibly helpful
- 🚀 Fantastic scanning capabilities
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for business on the go
- 👍 Organizes documents well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, glitchy, and crashes frequently
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 💰 Expensive subscription model, misleading pricing
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating user experience
- 🗑️ Important documents can be lost or deleted

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not saving properly
- Unexpected charges and billing issues
- Inability to cancel subscriptions
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save scans locally without subscription
- Improved reliability and stability
- More transparent and fair pricing model
- Better customer support and communication


### eSign App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-app-sign-pdf-documents/id6446249178)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your device into a powerful tool for signing PDF documents and other file types. Easily import, scan, sign, and share documents locally, or send them to others for their signatures. Integrates with popular cloud services for seamless workflow.

**Highlights:** Sign documents anywhere, Fill and edit documents, Create custom e-signatures, Import documents, Send documents for signing, Cloud service integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $14.99 | per month |
| The Documents Bundle 1 week | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| The Documents Bundle 1 month | $39.99 | per month |
| Electronic Signature Creator | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient signing process
- 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go document signing
- 🔒 Secure document handling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty canceling subscription
- 🐛 Unexpected charges/subscription renewals
- 🐛 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when uploading certain file types
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Option to easily cancel subscription
- More customization options for signatures
- Ability to add dates and annotations to signed documents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iScanner free?

iScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eSign App free?

eSign App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iScanner or eSign App?

iScanner and eSign App are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4M and 1.5K ratings respectively.

### Do iScanner or eSign App have ads?

iScanner shows ads; eSign App does not.

### Which is updated more often, iScanner or eSign App?

iScanner ships an update fortnightly, and eSign App every 3 weeks. Most recently, iScanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and eSign App on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iScanner or eSign App?

iScanner currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and eSign App at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*