# SignNow vs Document Signer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SignNow at 18K against Document Signer's 26. SignNow also leads on chart position (#77 vs unranked). Document Signer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (75% vs 65%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SignNow sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Document Signer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Document Signer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SignNow has 18K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of SignNow's written reviews are positive against 75% of Document Signer's.

SignNow ships an update weekly, Document Signer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SignNow | Document Signer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signnow-e-signature-app/id489262811/reviews) | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-signer-simplesign/id6502412936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 431 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [airSlate, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/565493707) | [Zion Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685918923) |

## What reviewers say

### SignNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signnow-e-signature-app/id489262811)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Productivity, #156 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily sign and manage PDF documents and other file formats with this comprehensive e-signature solution. Upload files, create templates, and collect legally-binding signatures from multiple parties. Securely store and access your documents online or offline.

**Highlights:** E-sign documents without limits, Create legally-binding e-signatures, Upload and fill PDF/Word documents, Convert image files to PDF, Create reusable document templates, Collect signatures from multiple users, Offline signing and syncing

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SignNow | $2.99 | per month |
| SignNow | $4.99 | per month |
| SignNow Business | $6.99 | per month |
| SignNow Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| signNow Business Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| SignNow Business, free trial | $19.99 | per month |
| SignNow | $23.99 | per year |
| SignNow Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| SignNow Business, free trial | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and legitimate
- 🚀 Easy to use and convenient
- 🚀 Smooth and simple
- 🚀 Awesome and great app
- 🚀 Saves time and money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔑 Difficult to cancel/unsubscribe
- 🔑 Unauthorized charges
- 🔑 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Text alignment issues
- Signature ID not working
- Signed documents disappearing
- Inability to open/edit signed documents
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to paste text
- Improved text alignment and resizing
- Bulk scanning and document management
- Duplicate text boxes
- Rotate/resize signature box


### Document Signer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/document-signer-simplesign/id6502412936)

Easily sign PDFs, fill forms, and manage scanned documents. This app offers a free e-signature feature and a camera scanner. Upgrade to Pro for advanced editing tools, templates, and cloud syncing.

**Highlights:** Electronic document signing, PDF and image file signing, Camera scanner for documents, Document editing tools, Ready-to-use templates, Google Drive syncing, Local storage for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime SimpleSign Offer | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SignNow free?

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

### Is Document Signer free?

Document Signer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SignNow or Document Signer?

Document Signer is rated higher. SignNow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Document Signer averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do SignNow or Document Signer have ads?

Neither SignNow nor Document Signer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SignNow or Document Signer?

SignNow ships an update weekly, and Document Signer every 9 days. Most recently, SignNow was updated on September 24, 2026 and Document Signer on August 14, 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.*