# pdfFiller vs eSign App

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | pdfFiller | eSign App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdffiller-edit-pdf-documents/id571613512/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-app-sign-pdf-documents/id6446249178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | #73 |
| Size | 178 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [airSlate, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/565493707) | [Municorn Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/380984285) |

## What reviewers say

### pdfFiller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdffiller-edit-pdf-documents/id571613512)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF editor • Basic Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Basic Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Plus Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Plus Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Premium Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Basic Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| PDF editor • Basic Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| PDF editor • Plus Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| PDF editor • Premium Annual | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### eSign App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-app-sign-pdf-documents/id6446249178)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $14.99 | per month |
| The Documents Bundle 1 week | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| The Documents Bundle 1 month | $39.99 | per month |
| Electronic Signature Creator | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when uploading certain file types
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #49 in the App Store charts, and eSign App at #73. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*