Docusign vs DocuScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Docusign
Securely send and sign digital documents, contracts, and PDFs from any device. Create your own signature, upload files from various cloud services, and manage the signing process with ease. It's a legally binding and secure way to handle agreements.
- Create custom digital signatures
- Upload documents from cloud storage
- Unlimited free signing for all parties
- Prepare documents with signature tags
- Set signing order for multiple signers
- Real-time signing notifications
- Supports multiple document formats
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Docusign eSignature is the world’s #1 way for businesses and individuals to securely send and sign agreements from practically anywhere, at any time, from almost any device. The Docusign app is easy to use, includes unlimited free signing for all parties, and is trusted by millions of people worldwide. HOW DOCUSIGN WORKS | e-Sign PDFs, forms, and contracts on the go. • Step 1: Create your customized digital signature directly on your device. • Step 2: Upload documents easily via email, Google Drive, DropBox, Box, Evernote, Salesforce, or photo scanning. • Step 3: E-sign your documents for free with no monthly limit. STREAMLINED, SIMPLIFIED MANAGEMENT | Send and monitor agreements straight from your device. • Step 1: Import files to prepare and send them out for signature. • Step 2: Prepare your document with “Sign Here” tags that show precisely where to sign, initial, or add additional information and invite others to sign. • You can set the signing order and workflow for multiple signers. • Docusign supports both in-person and remote signing. • Responsive signing functionality automatically adapts documents for mobile to the size and orientation of the signer’s device. • Step 3: Remind signers to sign with a single tap or void a document that has already been sent for signature. • Step 4: Receive real-time push notifications when a document has been signed. E-SIGNATURE THROUGH DOCUSIGN IS LEGAL AND SECURE. Docusign’s complies with the eSign Act, which means: • Agreements are legally binding. • There is a complete audit trail to track who signed when and where. • Documents are encrypted; this is safer and more secure than paper. • Docusign is ISO 27001 SSAE16 compliant. Docusign’s free eSignature app supports multiple document types and formats, including: • PDF • Word • Excel • Images (JPEG, PNG, TIFF) • Text-Based Files Common documents to digitally sign with Docusign: • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) • Sales contracts and proposals • Health care documents • Financial agreements • Waivers • Permission slips • Lease agreements PREMIUM PLANS In addition to the free signing experience, Docusign offers advanced features through subscription plans: Business Pro Plan • Send documents out for signature. • Add logic and advanced fields to your most critical documents. • Automate your agreement process with bulk send, powerforms, comments and personalized branding. Standard Plan • Send documents out for signature. • Access to advanced fields including Docusign’s most popular. • Manage signing on-the-go. Remind, void, in-person signing, and reusable templates. Real Estate Plan • Send documents out for signature. • Powerful real estate features including zipForm Plus integration and web branding. • Managing signing on-the-go. Remind, void, in-person signing, and reusable templates. Personal Plan • Limited document sending. Send up to 5 documents monthly. • Access to essential fields. Request signature, date, and name. • Reusable templates so you can standardize your documents. Email your questions or feedback to: mobilefeedback@docusign.com Find out more about Docusign and electronic signatures: https://www.docusign.com/products/electronic-signature/how-docusign-works Subscription Plan Information: • Payment is charged to iTunes Account at the time a user confirms purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's account settings after purchase. • Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://www.docusign.com/privacy/ Agreements and Terms: https://www.docusign.com/legal/agreements/
DocuScan
Easily scan, edit, and sign any document with advanced editing tools and signature creation. Organize your files with folders and search, then save and export to various cloud services.
- Fast document scanning with auto-detection
- Editing tools: brightness, contrast, B&W filter
- Create, save, and apply custom signatures
- Add stamps, logos, and images
- Document folders and search functionality
- Export to cloud services (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive)
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▶ Scan, Sign & Save ANY Type of Document Easier Than Ever! We pride ourselves in developing the simplest and most easy to use apps. Here's a brief overview of the many features you'll find in DocuScan. • Fast Scanning with Document Format Auto-Detection • Editing Capabilities including Brightness/Contrast & Black/White Filter • Easily Create & Apply Your Signature, Save and Re-Use Again • Apply Stamps, Logos & Images To Your Document! • Stay Organized With Document Folders & Search Functionality • Save & Export to All iCloud, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive and many more! ---------------------------- SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS DocuScan is free to download and use. Some features are locked for our Premium users. All customers are offered 3-day free trial period for our Premium Version. Should you choose to continue, we offer a single yearly auto-renewing subscription option starting at just $99.99. Payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at http://codex.persona.co/privacy-policy http://codex.persona.co/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Docusign at 70% against DocuScan's 0%. Docusign also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). DocuScan's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Docusign sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and DocuScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Docusign holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Docusign has 831K ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Docusign's written reviews are positive against 0% of DocuScan's.
Docusign ships an update every 3 weeks, DocuScan every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Docusign | DocuScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (831K ratings) — better | 4.3 (174 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 831K — better | 174 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #31 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Docusign | Atlas Apps Ltd. |
Customer experience
Docusign
DocuScan
Bugs and requests
Docusign
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to log in or verify account
- Signed documents not appearing in the app
- Inconsistent behavior when finishing and sending documents
- Compatibility issues with certain devices and operating systems
Requested features
6 requests- Add strikethrough functionality
- Improve text box editing and placement
- Allow more customization of signature appearance
- Integrate with more document formats (e.g., Word)
- Provide better in-app guidance and tutorials
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- Improve mobile app performance and stability
DocuScan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Docusign
- Personal Edition$14.991 Month
- Professional Edition$19.991 Month
- DocuSign for REALTORS®2 variants$34.991 Month
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- Standard Edition2 variants$39.991 Month
- Real Estate Edition$39.991 Month
- Business Pro Monthly$59.991 Month
- Business Pro$59.991 Month
- Personal Edition$119.991 Year
DocuScan
- Unlimited - Weekly$4.997 Days
- Unlimited - Monthly$19.991 Month
- Yearly Membership3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Questions
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