eDocBox vs ElsterSecure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
ElsterSecure
This app simplifies logging into your tax account by using your smartphone for authentication. Once set up, you won't need certificate files or usernames for access. It's designed for secure and convenient tax-related logins.
- Smartphone-based authentication
- Eliminates need for certificate files
- Simplifies tax account logins
- QR code scanning for setup
- Secure user account management
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ElsterSecure ist die neue Authentisierungs-App von ELSTER. Einmal eingerichtet, benötigen Sie für Ihren Login nur noch Ihr Smartphone. Eine Zertifikatsdatei oder einen Nutzernamen benötigen Sie nach erstmaliger Einrichtung nicht mehr. So richten Sie ElsterSecure ein: 1. Loggen Sie sich wie bisher gewohnt in MeinElster ein. 2. Gehen Sie zu "Mein Benutzerkonto" > "ElsterSecure": https://www.elster.de/eportal/meinKonto/elstersecure 3. Unter "Login-Option ElsterSecure hinzufügen" können Sie die App mit Ihrem MeinElster-Konto verknüpfen Wenn Sie noch kein MeinElster Konto besitzen, können Sie sich unter www.elster.de registrieren und ElsterSecure als Login-Option wählen. Derzeit ist eine Authentisierung mittels ElsterSecure nur für den Login in MeinElster möglich. Eine Übermittlung durch Drittanbieter von Steuersoftware wird noch nicht unterstützt, hierfür benötigen Sie weiterhin ein Zertifikat. ElsterSecure benötigt folgende Berechtigungen: - Zugriff auf die Kamera(s) des Geräts: Diese Berechtigung wird für das Scannen des QR-Codes benötigt. Datenschutzhinweis: https://www.elster.de/eportal/infoseite/elstersecure
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ElsterSecure at 84% against eDocBox's 0%. ElsterSecure also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (89 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ElsterSecure holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ElsterSecure has 89 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 84% of ElsterSecure's.
eDocBox ships an update every 5 months, ElsterSecure every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eDocBox | ElsterSecure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (89 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 84.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 89 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nepatec GmbH | Bayerisches Landesamt fuer Steuern |
Customer experience
eDocBox
ElsterSecure
In-app purchases
eDocBox
No in-app purchases
ElsterSecure
No in-app purchases









