Comparison

PDF Editor vs eSign

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor

Edit text, images, and layout in PDF files without altering formatting. Convert PDFs to various formats, merge documents, and secure them with passwords. Offers cloud integration and user-friendly navigation for efficient document management.

Highlights
  • Edit text and images
  • Convert to multiple formats (Word, PPT, JPG, PNG)
  • Resize PDFs
  • Merge PDF files
  • Secure with password encryption
  • Add watermarks, headers, footers
  • Cloud integration
Features
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Edit a PDF and get back the file you expected. Many PDF editors move your fonts, your spacing and your layout. PDF Editor is built to keep them where they are. Open a PDF, change the text, the images and the pages, export it, and the document still looks like the original. If a file ever does not come out right, message us from inside the app: we reply within one business day and fix import, editing and font problems as a priority, keeping you posted until it is done. Built in Australia. Your documents stay yours. What you can do • Edit PDF text: change words, font, size and color directly on the page. • Edit PDF images: replace, crop, resize or delete any image. • Sign PDF: draw or type your signature once and place it on any document. • Fill PDF forms: complete a form, save it and send it. • Merge PDF: combine several PDF files into one. • Split PDF: separate one PDF into smaller files. • Compress PDF: reduce the file size for email and upload. • Convert PDF to JPG or PNG: turn any page into an image. • Turn images into a PDF: combine photos or scans into one document. • Open Word, PowerPoint and Illustrator files: edit them as a PDF and export. • Organize pages: reorder, rotate, duplicate, delete, crop and number pages. • Annotate PDF: highlight and underline what matters. • Redact PDF: black out text that must not be shared. • Scan to text (OCR): turn a scanned page into text you can edit. • Unlock PDF: remove a password you own. • Watermark PDF: add a watermark, a header or a footer. • Resize PDF: change the page format without losing quality. Read and annotate any PDF Open any PDF file, read it and highlight what matters. Large files stay sharp when you zoom. Edit PDF text properly Tap a paragraph and type. PDF Editor keeps the font, the line breaks and the spacing you already have, so you do not have to rebuild the page after every change. Sign and fill without printing Draw or type a signature, place it, save it. Fill in a contract, an invoice or an application form and send it back the same day. No printer needed. Merge, split and compress Combine a set of files into one report. Pull three pages out of a long contract. Compress a large PDF so it fits an email limit. All from your phone. Convert and export Save as PDF for print or for web. Export a page as JPG or PNG for a message or a slide. Turn a set of photos into one PDF. Open a Word, PowerPoint or Illustrator file and work on it as a PDF. Start from a template Do not start from an empty page. Open a ready-made invoice, report, proposal, contract, letter, resume, flyer or business card, then change the parts you need. Every template is editable and exports as a PDF. Phone, tablet and web Your documents sync, so you can start on a phone and finish on a laptop. What is free and what is paid Every month a free account includes 5 PDF edits and 20 PDF tool operations such as merge, split, compress or rotate. Subscriptions raise these allowances and more: monthly AI credits and extra storage are included. Common questions Can I change text in a file someone else made? Yes. Open it and tap the text. Can I put two files together? Yes, use Merge. Can I make a file smaller? Yes, use Compress. Can I turn a scan into text? Yes, use Scan to text. Do I need an account? Merge, split, compress, rotate and the other page tools work without one. Editing text, signing, filling forms and watermarks need a free account. Does it work offline? Merge, split, compress, sign, fill forms and the other page tools run on your device and work offline. Editing PDF text in the full editor, scan to text and the AI tools need an internet connection. Something did not import or export correctly. What now? Send it to us from Settings → Feedback & Support. We reply within one business day. Download PDF Editor and fix the PDF properly, the first time. Privacy Policy: https://desygner.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://desygner.com/terms

About

eSign

Easily sign documents like PDFs and images with a custom or AI-generated digital signature. Scan, edit, and secure your files with password protection and share them directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Sign PDFs and documents
  • Create custom digital signatures
  • AI-generated signatures
  • Scan and upload documents
  • Password protection for documents
  • Share signed files
Features
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eSign: Digital Signature Maker is a powerful and convenient tool for signing important documents, including PDFs and various file types. With eSign, you can effortlessly pull documents from your file storage or photo gallery, scan them, and apply your signature. Whether you use the built-in editor or create your own custom signature, the app ensures the process is quick and easy. Key Features: - Supports uploading multiple document formats (PDF, images, and more) - Create and customize your digital signature - Scan and sign documents or PDFs with ease - Capture your handwritten signature directly in the app - Add official stamps to your documents - Generate an electronic signature instantly using AI technology - New! Scan documents directly from the home screen for easier access - New! OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and ID card scanning features for better text extraction from documents - New! Set password protection for individual documents to ensure privacy - Easily share signed files via email or cloud storage - Securely store personal data on your device for privacy and safety With eSign: Digital Signature Maker, your documents are securely signed and stored, ensuring privacy at all times. The AI-powered electronic signature feature makes it incredibly simple—just type your initials, and the AI instantly generates a ready-to-use signature, saving you time and effort. Unlimited Access to All Features: - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all app features. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account after the purchase is confirmed. - Payment for the next period is due 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions are billed automatically at the rate depending on the selected subscription plan. - You can cancel subscription auto-renewal in your account settings at any time. Subscription Options: Weekly Subscription: $6.99 Yearly Subscription: $39.99 (which averages to $3.33 per month) Privacy Policy: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AsU8O4gYJSz-aw_OxABgaHFo8Gg?e=Wh9irv Terms of Use: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AsU8O4gYJSz-cChGCucjXiQ0T1E?e=42SlwG Contact Us: torgomyanlevon@outlook.com

Screenshots

PDF Editor4 screens
eSign4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Editor at free with in-app purchases against eSign's subscription. PDF Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). eSign's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 23%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PDF Editor sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and eSign sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eSign holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 331 and 147 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 60% of eSign's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ships an update every 3 days, eSign every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Editor versus eSign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF EditoreSign
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (331 ratings)4.8 (147 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings331 — better147
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB264 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDesygner Pty LtdTorgomyan Levon

Customer experience

PDF Editor

All ratings331 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral0.3%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative74.5%

eSign

All ratings147 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

PDF Editor

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when importing PDFs
  • Exported PDFs render at extremely small, unreadable sizes
  • Text editing causes font changes and formatting loss
  • Duplicate function creates multiple unwanted copies or deletes originals
  • App won't open or gets stuck on logo screen
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  • Email verification not sending or sending to wrong address
  • Zoom functionality resets when attempting edits
  • Saved documents disappear from app after restart
  • File upload fails or gets stuck indefinitely
  • Black and white checkered screen replacing PDF content
  • Large chunks of text deleted when leaving text editor open
  • Pages display as blank after export
  • Subscription information not displaying correctly
  • App crashes when clicking add/import button

Requested features

8 requests
  • Better zoom functionality without distorting document sections
  • Ability to edit files across multiple devices with same account
  • Improved text editing capabilities
  • Document rotation (not just flip) functionality
  • Better font compatibility and handling
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  • Offline editing capability
  • Improved file saving and persistence
  • Cross-device synchronization

eSign

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Starter — Weekly7 Days trial$3.957 Days
  • Pro+ Weekly Subscription 2$4.997 Days
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  • Pro+ Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Pro+ Monthly Subscription$9.951 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro+ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro+ Annual Subscription 2$83.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Pro+ Annual Subscription$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • Credit pack: 5 credits$4.99
  • Credit pack: 10 credits$7.99
  • Special credit pack$7.99
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  • Credit pack: 30 credits$19.99
9 purchases

eSign

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Signature$4.997 Days
  • Premium Signature3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Signature PRO3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Signature PRO3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Signature3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Signature Premium$14.991 Year
  • Premium Signature$39.991 Year
  • Signature PRO3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Signature PRO3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eSign free?
eSign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Editor or eSign?
eSign is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while eSign averages 4.8 from 147 ratings.
Do PDF Editor or eSign have ads?
Neither PDF Editor nor eSign shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor or eSign?
PDF Editor ships an update every 3 days, and eSign every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on October 26, 2026 and eSign on October 26, 2026.

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