Comparison

CieSign vs Notesign

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

Head to head
About

CieSign

This app allows you to apply an advanced electronic signature (FEA) to documents using your Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE). It guides you through the simple process of signing documents electronically for both public administration services and private use.

Highlights
  • Advanced electronic signature (FEA)
  • Use with Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE)
  • Guided document signing process
  • Add graphical signature
  • Verify signatures
  • Share signed documents
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CieSign è l’app sviluppata dal Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano per apporre la firma elettronica avanzata (FEA) sui documenti con la Carta d’Identità Elettronica (CIE). L’art. 61 del DPCM del 22 febbraio 2013 consente l’utilizzo della CIE come strumento di firma elettronica avanzata per i servizi e le attività della pubblica amministrazione. La CIE inoltre, ampiamente utilizzata come metodo di identificazione forte per l’autenticazione ai servizi della pubblica amministrazione, soddisfa pienamente i requisiti minimi stabiliti per la FEA e può essere utilizzata anche come strumento di firma elettronica tra privati nei limiti di legge. Al primo avvio dell’App registra la tua CIE inserendo il PIN e avvicinando la carta al dispositivo in uso. Da questo momento, una procedura guidata ti consentirà di firmare agevolmente i tuoi documenti elettronici ogni volta che vorrai: -SELEZIONA il documento e la tipologia di firma da apporre -INSERISCI le ultime 4 cifre del PIN (o attiva la modalità di riconoscimento biometrico eventualmente prescelta) della tua CIE -ACCOSTA la CIE al tuo dispositivo -CONDIVIDI il documento firmato via mail, app di messaggistica, cloud Potrai inoltre inserire la tua firma grafica e verificare la firma apposta sui documenti. Ricorda: la prima parte del PIN ti viene consegnata dal Comune in occasione della richiesta di rilascio della CIE, la seconda è recapitata insieme alla Carta. Dichiarazione di accessibilità: https://form.agid.gov.it/view/2eb989f0-88cd-11f0-beb7-df733bfc235a

About

Notesign

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Notesign is an application that manages your notes. It allows you to archive any type of note in an encrypted database that resides only on your device: - Free Note - Codes - Username and Password - Credit and Debit Cards All managed in a single application. Through an access key that only you know you will be able to consult your notes. A timer blocks the application after 60 seconds so as not to allow outsiders to see your data. Consult your notes while keeping them safe.

Screenshots

CieSign4 screens
Notesign3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CieSign at Free against Notesign's $0.99. Notesign's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CieSign is free to download; Notesign costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CieSign ships an update every 2 months, Notesign every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
CieSign versus Notesign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCieSignNotesign
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews35.8% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperISTITUTO POLIGRAFICO E ZECCA DELLO STATO SPADomenico Costa

In-app purchases

None

CieSign

No in-app purchases

None

Notesign

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CieSign free?
CieSign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notesign free?
Notesign costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CieSign or Notesign have ads?
Neither CieSign nor Notesign shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CieSign or Notesign?
CieSign ships an update every 2 months, and Notesign every 3 days. Most recently, CieSign was updated on June 10, 2026 and Notesign on September 9, 2026.

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