Comparison

eDocBox vs DKB

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

Head to head
About

eDocBox

This app provides access to a secure, paperless document management system for private, commercial, and administrative use. It allows users to edit, sign, and securely share PDF documents with features like digital signatures, biometric data capture, and GPS integration.

Highlights
  • Digital signature with biometric data
  • PDF form editing and filling
  • Secure document sharing
  • ISO-compliant PDF/A archiving
  • GPS data integration in signatures
  • BiPro standard support
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The eDocBox app allows users to access the eDocBox document management system. Users require an eDocBox account to use this app. No more printing! - Service reports, contracts, invoices, confirmation slips, receipts, purchase orders, declarations of intention, etc. Sign the iPad directly. Digital signature and PDF form compatibility: Users can edit PDF form fields and save documents. If the PDF document contains signature fields, the user can sign these fields directly on the iPad. If the PDF does not contain signature fields, the app can be used to add these fields. All documents signed using the eDocBox are expanded to include biometric information and protected to prevent additional changes from being made. eDocBox features: - The eDocBox is an innovative, operation-based online document management system for private, commercial and administrative use. - eDocBox is efficient, secure, paperless and it helps lower costs. eDocBox optimises document processes in the B2B, B2C, C2B and C2C areas. - The eDocBox enables users to interact with PDF documents in a whole new way as a Private Trusted Cloud service. - Documents are managed using operations. Documents can be edited, saved, electronically signed, faxed and securely shared and forwarded between eDocBox users. - Operations and documents can be archived or forwarded to other editing systems (or other eDocBox systems). - eDocBox provides open interfaces which enable users to securely integrate their own IT systems as sources for operations and documents. - Users can take advantage of the whole range of features - on their own or as part of a team, on a PC or using the eDocBox app on the iPad. Operating requirements: - The app requires a stable network connection to the eDocBox server. - Users require an eDocBox account to use this app. - Communication is carried out via a secure SSL connection. - The documents are signed on the eDocBox server. Highlights: - Top security: Documents signed using eDocBox are protected from manipulation and misuse and can be viewed using Acrobat Reader. - Conforms to ISO regulations: PDF/A in accordance with ISO 19005:2005. - Certificates: Supports X.509/PKCS#7 certificates. - Writing characteristics: The app not only saves the picture of the signature in the document, it also stores the biometric information of the signature. Documents are encrypted using the RSA standard and the private key is stored securely with the notary. - Global positioning feature: The GPS data can be integrated into the signature when the global positioning service is activated. - Form fields: Users can fill out these fields and navigate between fields using the tab key. - Gestures: The standard gestures allow users to zoom etc. - Ergonomic handling: Simple and intuitive handling thanks to familiar operating elements. - BiPro: Standard 262 specifies the procedure for supplying signatures on specialised documents for business processes in the insurance industry that require a declaration of intention. - Miniature view: The pages of the document. - Interfaces: In/out function for apps, e.g., Dropbox, mail, etc. New ‘Open with...’ feature ------------------------------------ PDF documents from other applications can be filled out, signed and saved in eDocBox using the ‘Open with...’ feature. After you select ‘Open with...’, a window appears. Here, you can select whether the document is to be opened in eDocBox for a signature only, whether a new operation is to be created or whether the document is to be opened in an existing operation.

About

DKB

Manage your finances with ease. Perform transfers, pay with digital wallets, and track investments on the go. Customize your accounts and cards, and update your personal information securely within the app.

Highlights
  • Transfers and standing orders
  • Apple & Google Pay integration
  • Customizable account and card naming
  • Visa card management and temporary blocking
  • Investment tracking and trading
  • Personal data updates
  • Two-factor authentication for payments
Features
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Entdecke die DKB-App, die dein Banking einfacher, unkomplizierter und bequemer macht. So vereinfacht die DKB-App dein Banking: - Überweisungen & Daueraufträge – mit wenigen Klicks oder per Fotoüberweisung. - Mit Apple & Google Pay bezahlst du jederzeit schnell & unkompliziert. - Deine Konten, deine Karten, deine Namen! Für einen noch besseren Überblick deiner Konten & Karten kannst du sie individuell benennen. - Entscheide, wo und wie du deine Visa Karten einsetzt. Karte verlegt? Dann kannst du sie schnell und unkompliziert temporär sperren. - Geld anlegen & Chancen nutzen – behalte jederzeit deine Investments im Blick und kaufe oder verkaufe Wertpapiere ganz einfach von unterwegs. - Neue Nummer oder neue E-Mail? Ändere deine Daten bequem & unkompliziert in der App. Deine Sicherheit ist unsere Priorität: - Bestätige zur Sicherheit deine Online-Kartenzahlungen mit einer Zwei-Faktor-Authentifizierung. - Push-Nachrichten für deine Kartenumsätze. - Fingerabdruck, Gesichtserkennung oder App-PIN sorgen für einen bequemen & sicheren Login. - Zu deiner Sicherheit wirst du bei Inaktivität aus der App ausgeloggt. Du willst mehr erfahren? Alle Infos zur DKB-App gibt es unter https://bank.dkb.de/privatkunden/girokonto/banking-app Du hast noch kein Konto bei der DKB? Eröffne jetzt ganz einfach dein Girokonto auf dkb.de oder über die App.

Screenshots

eDocBox3 screens
DKB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DKB at 4.6 against eDocBox's 1.0. DKB also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DKB holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DKB has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of eDocBox's written reviews are positive against 36% of DKB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eDocBox ships an update every 5 months, DKB monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
eDocBox versus DKB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereDocBoxDKB
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews36.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernepatec GmbHDeutsche Kreditbank AG

Customer experience

eDocBox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DKB

All ratings1,435 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative58.4%

Bugs and requests

eDocBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DKB

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • SMS kommt nicht an für internationale Nummer
  • App funktioniert nur einmal, dann Fehlermeldung
  • Überweisung kann nicht abgeschickt werden
  • Visa Secure funktioniert nicht
  • Gerät wird nicht erkannt, muss App neu installieren
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  • iPhone 14 Pro Max wird nicht unterstützt

Requested features

4 requests
  • Möglichkeit Daueraufträge zu ändern oder einzurichten
  • Einsicht in Dokumente (Steuerbescheinigung etc)
  • Finanzstatus Übersicht (Depotübersicht)
  • Unterstützung für internationale Telefonnummern

In-app purchases

None

eDocBox

No in-app purchases

None

DKB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eDocBox free?
eDocBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DKB free?
DKB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eDocBox or DKB?
DKB is rated higher. eDocBox averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DKB averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.
Do eDocBox or DKB have ads?
Neither eDocBox nor DKB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eDocBox or DKB?
eDocBox ships an update every 5 months, and DKB monthly. Most recently, eDocBox was updated on June 5, 2026 and DKB on September 24, 2026.

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