ESMART® Access vs Sign.Me
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESMART® Access
Transform your phone into an access card for compatible readers. Choose between tap-to-access or hands-free operation from a distance. Background functionality is available with location service permissions.
- Use phone as access card
- Tap-to-access mode
- Hands-free operation up to 10 meters
- Background operation
- Virtual Access Card purchase
- Bluetooth connectivity
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ESMART® Access – an application for using your phone as an Access Card with ESMART® Readers. ___ Easy Start: 1) Purchase a Virtual Access Card 2) Download the Application 3) Enable Bluetooth 4) Click on the received Quick Link or enter the Activation Code manually 5) Choose your preferred mode of operation: – Tap, as Card Use your phone as a contactless card. Bring your phone close to the ESMART® Reader. – Free Hands No need to bring your phone close. Reading occurs from up to 10 meters away, as you approach, even if the phone is in your pocket. ___ For convenience, the application does not need to be launched every time. However, for background operation, it is sufficient to allow the application to use Location Services in the "Always" mode. No worries, we do not collect your location data, and your phone's battery will only be consumed when near the reader. ___ ESMART® Technical Support If something goes wrong, please contact our Technical Support specialist - we will definitely help you figure out the situation. You can reach us by sending an email to help@esmart.ru
Sign.Me
Sign documents directly from your smartphone with this mobile application. It simplifies and digitizes document workflows for individuals and businesses, making transactions and agreements more convenient.
- Electronic signature on smartphone
- Digital document signing
- Streamlined document workflows
- Suitable for individuals and businesses
- Digitizes document management
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Электронная подпись у вас в кармане. Мобильное приложение, благодаря которому вы сможете подписывать документы прямо со своего смартфона. Заключить сделку, отправить отчетные документы или подписать трудовой договор с новым работодателем – всё это становится проще и удобнее вместе с приложением Sign.Me. Это современное решение по цифровизации документооборота как для физических лиц, так и для бизнеса.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sign.Me at 80% against ESMART® Access's 27%. Sign.Me also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). ESMART® Access's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESMART® Access ships an update every 4 months, Sign.Me every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESMART® Access | Sign.Me |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (891 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | 80.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 891 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ISUB OOO | Sign.me |
Customer experience
ESMART® Access
Sign.Me
In-app purchases
ESMART® Access
No in-app purchases
Sign.Me
No in-app purchases
