# PDF Editor vs eSign

PDF Editor and eSign both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 50% of eSign's. PDF Editor also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (88 vs 18). eSign's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and eSign sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 50% of eSign's.

PDF Editor ships an update every 8 days, eSign every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor | eSign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-ocr-scan-edit/id6502906331/reviews)** | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-fill-and-sign-documents/id6742737751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **97.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [家俊 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745982381) | [Jord Knops](https://appshunter.io/developer/6829775851) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-ocr-scan-edit/id6502906331)

This app acts as a portable PDF assistant, allowing users to scan, edit, and convert documents and photos into PDF format. It offers high-quality scanning, smart OCR for text recognition, and versatile editing tools. Convert PDFs to various formats and secure your files with encryption.

**Highlights:** High-quality scanning, Smart OCR text recognition, All-in-one PDF editing, Format conversion (Word, Excel, images), Secure file encryption, Add text, images, annotations, signatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $16.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $39.99 | per year |


### eSign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-fill-and-sign-documents/id6742737751)

Digitize, fill, and sign documents directly from your device. Scan paper, add text, images, and your signature, then share instantly. No login or expensive subscriptions required.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with device camera, Fill forms with text, checkmarks, images, Add hand-drawn or imported signatures, Import documents from cloud storage, Attach additional documents, Print documents directly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Editor free?

PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eSign free?

eSign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Editor or eSign?

PDF Editor is rated higher. PDF Editor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while eSign averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do PDF Editor or eSign have ads?

PDF Editor shows ads; eSign does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Editor or eSign?

PDF Editor ships an update every 8 days, and eSign every 10 months. Most recently, PDF Editor was updated on November 14, 2026 and eSign on November 8, 2026.

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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.*