eSign vs Hand Sign | OFD workshop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eSign
Transform your device into a powerful tool for signing and editing PDF documents. Easily import, sign, and share files locally without an internet connection. Supports various document formats for versatile use.
- Convert docx, doc, xlsx to PDF
- Sign documents anywhere
- Fill and edit documents
- Create e-signatures
- Import documents or photos
- Add seals to files
- Share signed documents
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eSign will turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful instrument for e-signing PDF documents and other formats. Quickly import, add a signature, and share any document as a PDF file. You don’t need an Internet connection because all documents are stored locally on your device. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS: — Convert docx, doc, xlsx to PDF — Easily Sign Documents Anywhere — Fill and Edit Documents — Create Your e-Signature — Import Your Documents or Photos - Add Seal to you file - Share your sign Documents
Hand Sign | OFD workshop
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Hand Sign - A Free PDF Reader Auto-Subscription Service Description 1. Subscription Service: - Hand Sign VIP continuous monthly subscription (1 month) - Hand Sign VIP continuous annual subscription (12 months) 2. Subscription Price: - Hand Sign VIP: Continuous monthly subscription is 10 RMB/month, continuous annual subscription is 79 RMB/year 3. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and payment, it will be charged to the iTunes account 4. Auto-Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration date, and after the successful deduction, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period 5. Canceling the Service: You can go to "Settings" -> "iTunes & App Store" -> Click "Apple ID" on your Apple phone, select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscriptions", and manage the auto-subscription service. To cancel, you need to close it 24 hours before each billing cycle ends; if you close it within 24 hours before the expiration, you will not be charged again 6. Service Agreements: - Hand Sign Privacy Policy: https://shouqian.oss-cn-shanghai.aliyuncs.com/info/privacyPolicy.pdf - Hand Sign VIP Agreement: https://shouqian.oss-cn-shanghai.aliyuncs.com/info/vipService.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eSign at none against Hand Sign | OFD workshop's 4. eSign also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Hand Sign | OFD workshop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. eSign asks for nothing beyond the download.
eSign ships an update every 2 months, Hand Sign | OFD workshop every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSign | Hand Sign | OFD workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 意 田 | 南京链签软件科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
eSign
No in-app purchases
Hand Sign | OFD workshop
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- Annual Subscription1 Year trial$9.991 Year
- One-Month VIP$1.99
- One-Year VIP$14.99








