Comparison

FormFox vs Patient eSignature

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

Head to head
About

FormFox

This app streamlines drug and alcohol test collections, working with a web platform to manage the process. It helps in printing necessary documents and submitting collection data to labs.

Highlights
  • Drug and alcohol test collection
  • Paperwork printing
  • Electronic submission to labs
  • Works with web platform
  • Supports specific labs for paper collections
Features
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The FormFox iOS App works hand in hand with the FormFox web site to assist in performing all types of drug and alcohol test collections. Once collections are completed, the App also assists in printing required paperwork, and electronically submitting the collection information to the participating laboratories. *Please note: the FormFox iPad app only supports plain paper collections for the following labs at this time: Quest, PAML, Psychemedics, and Omega. To find out if this app will meet your needs or for any questions, please call 1-877-376-3691 option 7.*

About

Patient eSignature

This app streamlines patient consent processes by allowing electronic signatures and data input on iPads. It offers features like location-based patient lists, form selection, and multiple input types including text and witness stamps. Organizations require a valid license and specific release versions to use the service.

Highlights
  • Electronic patient signatures
  • Location-based patient lists
  • Form selection and descriptions
  • Completion summary
  • Multiple input types (text, checkboxes)
  • Witness stamp functionality
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Patient eSignature - Mobile for iPad supports fast, easy and smart workflows for patient consents requiring a signature. Patient eSignature - Mobile allows patients to sign key consents and includes the following key features: Location-based patient list Form selection list Patient transition view with form descriptions Completion Summary Multiple input features: ▸ Signature(s) ▸ Checkboxes ▸ Free text ▸ Witness stamp IMPORTANT: Once a new version of the app is made available the previous version of the app expires 45 days later. Patient eSignature - Mobile requires your organization to have a valid license and be on release 2012.01 or higher. If you are unsure about the availability of Cerner Mobile eSignature at your organization, please contact your IT department or your Cerner representative.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Patient eSignature at 3.0 against FormFox's 2.7. FormFox's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Patient eSignature holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FormFox ships an update every 5 months, Patient eSignature every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FormFox versus Patient eSignature: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormFoxPatient eSignature
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (12 ratings)3.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFormFoxCerner Corporation

Customer experience

FormFox

All ratings12 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Patient eSignature

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

FormFox

No in-app purchases

None

Patient eSignature

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FormFox free?
FormFox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Patient eSignature free?
Patient eSignature is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FormFox or Patient eSignature?
Patient eSignature is rated higher. FormFox averages 2.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Patient eSignature averages 3.0 from 10 ratings.
Do FormFox or Patient eSignature have ads?
Neither FormFox nor Patient eSignature shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FormFox or Patient eSignature?
FormFox ships an update every 5 months, and Patient eSignature every 4 months. Most recently, FormFox was updated on November 1, 2026 and Patient eSignature on October 23, 2026.

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