Comparison

Autograph vs Coburn's Events

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

Head to head
About

Autograph

Transform your iOS device into a signature capture pad for your computer. Ideal for professional settings, it allows clients to sign directly on the device, with signatures appearing instantly on your Mac or PC. Go paperless and easily integrate signatures into documents.

Highlights
  • Signature capture on iOS device
  • Real-time signature transfer to computer
  • Integration with Mac and PC applications
  • Go paperless workflow
  • Requires Wi-Fi network
  • Optional stylus recommended
Features
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Use an iOS device as a signature capture pad for your nearby computer. Autograph works great for a variety of professional office needs such as medical or real estate. Simply hand the device to your client or patient, and their signature will appear on your nearby Mac or PC. A note about pricing: This app is designed for office use and priced slightly higher to discourage casual use, with our sincere apologies to any potential casual users. More information: Finally, Go Paperless! To use autograph, just sign your name and hit send. It will appear on the screen of a nearby computer. Wifi network is required! Drop your signature into Word, Excel, Pages, iChat, Numbers, Stickies, PDFPen, Preview, and many other applications on your Mac or PC! A small, free program named Autograph Helper must be installed on your computer to receive the signature. For OS X: https://tenonedesign.com/apps/autographhelper/autographhelper.php For Windows: https://tenonedesign.com/apps/autographhelperwin/autographhelperwin.php For the best results, we recommend using a Pogo-branded capacitive stylus. https://tenonedesign.com/pogo

About

Coburn's Events

Features
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Download the Coburn's Events app to gain access to our events.

Screenshots

Autograph4 screens
Coburn's Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Coburn's Events at Free against Autograph's $19.99. Coburn's Events also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). Autograph's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Coburn's Events is free to download; Autograph costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autograph ships an update every 8 months, Coburn's Events fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Autograph versus Coburn's Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutographCoburn's Events
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTen One DesignCoburn Supply Company

In-app purchases

None

Autograph

No in-app purchases

None

Coburn's Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autograph free?
Autograph costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coburn's Events free?
Coburn's Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Autograph or Coburn's Events have ads?
Neither Autograph nor Coburn's Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autograph or Coburn's Events?
Autograph ships an update every 8 months, and Coburn's Events fortnightly. Most recently, Autograph was updated on November 1, 2026 and Coburn's Events on September 19, 2026.

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