# File Master vs eSign

The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Master at 59% against eSign's 4%. File Master also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 44). eSign's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Master sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. eSign asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Master holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Master has 6.9K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of File Master's written reviews are positive against 4% of eSign's.

File Master ships an update monthly, eSign every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Master | eSign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-master-document-manager/id1310286260/reviews)** | [1.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign/id1505709733/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 4.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 129 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俐 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896144174) | [Perfect.tw](https://appshunter.io/developer/439517479) |

## What reviewers say

### File Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-master-document-manager/id1310286260)

Organize, store, and manage all your files and documents efficiently. Transfer files, back up data, and open cloud files. Read various document types and play audio/video with casting support.

**Highlights:** File organization and management, Audio & Video Player with casting, Text Reader for multiple formats, Archive extraction and compression, File transfer via browser and LAN, Cloud drive integration, Passcode protected file vault

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual professional version | $3.99 | per year |
| Universal Video Player | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Professional Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast file transfers
- 💡 Useful file organization features
- 🔒 Secure file storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 💰 Excessive ads/in-app purchases
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain file types
- WiFi transfer feature not working as expected
- Compression tool not functioning properly
- Inability to access external storage devices

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve file transfer speeds
- Enhance folder management capabilities
- Provide better integration with native iOS file system


### eSign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign/id1505709733)

This app helps businesses manage their operations from a store's perspective. It allows for inventory management, contract applications, and activity execution, with some features available offline. Track your progress and upload status easily.

**Highlights:** Store-centric functionality overview, Modify store basic information, Return item distribution status, Offline operation support, Apply for new contracts or early termination, Track contract application progress, Categorize and report on activity execution

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Master free?

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

### Is eSign free?

eSign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, File Master or eSign?

File Master is rated higher. File Master averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while eSign averages 1.6 from 44 ratings.

### Do File Master or eSign have ads?

File Master shows ads; eSign does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Master or eSign?

File Master ships an update monthly, and eSign every 2 months. Most recently, File Master was updated on September 25, 2026 and eSign on September 22, 2026.

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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.*