Comparison

pdfFiller vs eSign App

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

Head to head
About

pdfFiller

This app transforms your device into a mobile office for managing PDF documents. Edit, eSign, and fill out forms, then share or export them. It offers secure storage and access to millions of templates, with offline capabilities.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF documents
  • Esign and fill out forms
  • Share and collaborate on documents
  • Securely store unlimited documents
  • Access millions of fillable templates
  • Work offline
Features
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pdfFiller is a powerful mobile app that transforms your iOS device into a fully equipped office. With an extensive set of features, you can edit, eSign, and manage an unlimited number of PDF documents from anywhere. Try pdfFiller to see how it can revolutionize the way you work. “pdfFiller does more than just bring a few new editing tricks to PDFs. Actually, this PDF app can add extra depth to the way we interact with these popular files.” — CultOfMac.com “The app is easy to use, lets you organize files into folders, and connects to Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, and OneDrive.” — MakeUseOf.com EDIT PDF DOCUMENTS • Easily edit any PDF contract, invoice, or tax form on your mobile device • Highlight content, erase, or blackout sensitive information in the documents • Use various annotation tools to add text, images, dates, check marks, and more ESIGN AND FILL OUT FILLABLE FORMS • Quickly eSign contracts, agreements, and deals with just a few taps • Send an unlimited number of documents for signing • Create your signature or initials by drawing them on your device’s screen SHARE AND EXPORT • Invite others to collaborate by sharing documents by email, link, or text message • Set permissions for the recipients allowing them to view, edit, or sign the document • Print, fax, and save documents as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files STORE AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF DOCUMENTS • Protect your documents with the same level of security and encryption used in the banking industry • Keep your documents up-to-date on all your devices and access them from a smartphone, laptop, or tablet • Start working on a document on one device and pick it up on another one using your pdfFiller account FIND FILLABLE TEMPLATES • Search among millions of ready-to-fill templates in our PDF Library • Add templates to your account and use them as many times as you need • Create professional-looking documents using high-quality business and legal templates OFFLINE MODE • Turn on offline mode to work on documents without interruptions • View, edit, and eSign documents even without an internet connection • Sync the changes you made when you’re back online 7-DAY FREE TRIAL • Try out all paid features free for 7 days • Select a plan that best suits your needs • Cancel anytime without any obligations Subscription will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in the Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.pdffiller.com/en/terms_of_services.htm Privacy policy: https://www.pdffiller.com/mobile/privacy_policy.html We appreciate your feedback, so please email us at support@pdffiller.com

About

eSign App

Transform your device into a powerful tool for signing PDF documents and other file types. Easily import, scan, sign, and share documents locally, or send them to others for their signatures. Integrates with popular cloud services for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Sign documents anywhere
  • Fill and edit documents
  • Create custom e-signatures
  • Import documents
  • Send documents for signing
  • Cloud service integration
Features
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eSign App will turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful instrument for e-signing PDF documents and other formats, and it also allows you to send documents for signature to another party. Quickly import or scan, add a signature, and share any document as a PDF or JPG file. You don’t need an Internet connection because all documents are stored locally on your device. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS: — Easily Sign Documents Anywhere — Fill and Edit Documents — Create Your e-Signature — Import Your Documents — Send Documents for Signing — Invite the Other Party to Sign — Work seamlessly with cloud services thanks to integrations with iCloud, Dropbox, Evernote, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive, and others. Subscription plans: • 1-week subscription with a 3-day trial version for $4.99 • 1-month subscription for $9.99 • 12-month subscription for $49.99 Note: Prices may vary by location. Subscription auto-renewal information: — A free trial period is available. — Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. — Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. — The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription. — The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current subscription. The cost depends on the selected plan. — Users can manage their subscriptions, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. — Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://e-sign.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://e-sign.co/terms For any questions or inquiries, please contact us at support@e-sign.co.

Screenshots

pdfFiller4 screens
eSign App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eSign App at 85% against pdfFiller's 20%. eSign App also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). pdfFiller's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 1.5K). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. pdfFiller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and eSign App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eSign App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pdfFiller has 8.5K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of pdfFiller's written reviews are positive against 85% of eSign App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pdfFiller ships an update fortnightly, eSign App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
pdfFiller versus eSign App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpdfFillereSign App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8.5K ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews84.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.5K — better1.5K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#55 — better#74
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperairSlate, Inc.Municorn Limited

Customer experience

pdfFiller

All ratings8,461 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews585 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative77.9%

eSign App

All ratings1,494 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews364 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative13.5%

User reviews

pdfFiller

From 8.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Makes virtual work easy
  • 💡 Great customer service/support
  • 👍 Simple and organized
  • 👍 Helpful for PDF management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
  • 🤥 Misleading/deceptive advertising
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

eSign App

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Efficient signing process
  • 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go document signing
  • 🔒 Secure document handling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficulty canceling subscription
  • 🐛 Unexpected charges/subscription renewals
  • 🐛 Limited functionality in free version
  • 🐛 Unresponsive customer support

Bugs and requests

pdfFiller

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Text/annotations not saving correctly
  • Freezing/crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Login/account issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Ability to control opacity of annotations
  • Better file management options
  • Improved mobile experience
  • Clearer pricing and subscription details

eSign App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when uploading certain file types
  • Syncing issues between devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to easily cancel subscription
  • More customization options for signatures
  • Ability to add dates and annotations to signed documents

In-app purchases

10 purchases

pdfFiller

Subscriptions10
  • PDF editor • Basic Monthly$19.991 Month
  • PDF editor • Basic Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • PDF editor • Plus Monthly$29.991 Month
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  • PDF editor • Plus Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • PDF editor • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$39.991 Month
  • PDF editor • Basic Annual7 Days trial$95.991 Year
  • PDF editor • Basic Annual$95.991 Year
  • PDF editor • Plus Annual7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • PDF editor • Premium Annual7 Days trial$179.991 Year
9 purchases

eSign App

Subscriptions9
  • Premium features3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium features3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium features$9.991 Month
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  • Premium features3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium features$14.991 Month
  • The Documents Bundle 1 week3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • The Documents Bundle 1 month3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Electronic Signature Creator$49.991 Year
  • Premium features$69.991 Year

Questions

Is pdfFiller free?
pdfFiller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eSign App free?
eSign App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, pdfFiller or eSign App?
eSign App is rated higher. pdfFiller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while eSign App averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do pdfFiller or eSign App have ads?
Neither pdfFiller nor eSign App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pdfFiller or eSign App?
pdfFiller ships an update fortnightly, and eSign App every 3 weeks. Most recently, pdfFiller was updated on September 25, 2026 and eSign App on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, pdfFiller or eSign App?
pdfFiller currently peaks at #55 in the App Store charts, and eSign App at #74. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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