Comparison

eDocBox vs BÄV24

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
Features
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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

BÄV24

This app provides mobile access to professional pension services, allowing users to easily submit documents and access important information on the go. It focuses on essential features for efficient communication and management of retirement provisions.

Highlights
  • Mobile pension service access
  • Document and form submission
  • Access to news and information
  • Contact details and help section
  • Privacy and security information
Features
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Mit der BÄV24-App können Sie Dokumente und Anliegen einfach, schnell und sicher an die Bayerische Ärzteversorgung übermitteln – direkt von Ihrem Smartphone oder Tablet. Die App ergänzt das Online-Portal BÄV24 und bietet einen einfachen Weg zur digitalen Kontaktaufnahme mit der Bayerischen Ärzteversorgung.

Screenshots

eDocBox3 screens
BÄV244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BÄV24 at 43% against eDocBox's 0%. BÄV24 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). eDocBox's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 18 months). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eDocBox ships an update every 5 months, BÄV24 every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
eDocBox versus BÄV24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereDocBoxBÄV24
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernepatec GmbHBayerische Versorgungskammer

Customer experience

eDocBox

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

BÄV24

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

eDocBox

No in-app purchases

None

BÄV24

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eDocBox free?
eDocBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BÄV24 free?
BÄV24 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eDocBox or BÄV24 have ads?
Neither eDocBox nor BÄV24 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eDocBox or BÄV24?
eDocBox ships an update every 5 months, and BÄV24 every 18 months. Most recently, eDocBox was updated on October 4, 2026 and BÄV24 on September 8, 2026.

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