Comparison

Shift vs eSign

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

Head to head
About

Shift

Effortlessly track your work hours across multiple jobs or clients. This private time tracker requires no sign-in and allows for easy editing and PDF report generation for invoicing and taxes.

Highlights
  • Track by job or client
  • Seamless switching between tasks
  • Export and share PDF reports
  • Manually edit time entries
  • No sign-in required
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Shift is the ultimate time-tracking app for freelancers, contractors, and multi-job workers. Whether you’re managing gigs, juggling clients, or just need a simple way to log hours, Shift keeps it effortless and private—no ads, no sign-in required. Now you can track time for 1 client for free. Need more? Upgrade to Shift Unlimited and track unlimited clients. • Simple & Intuitive – No clutter. No confusion. Just fast, efficient time tracking. • Track by Job or Client – Start and stop timers for different jobs, clients, or projects. • Seamless Switching – Change between clients or tasks without losing your session. • Export & Share – Download clean PDF reports for invoices, records, or taxes. • Edit Time Entries – Forgot to clock in or out? No problem—adjust manually. Perfect for freelancers, contractors, consultants, and anyone tracking time across multiple jobs or clients.

About

eSign

Features
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eSign is a fast, private e signature app for signing documents on iPhone and iPad. Import PDFs or images, add your signature, text, stamps, or drawings, then share a signed copy in minutes. Work fully offline so your files stay on your device. How it works Import a document from Files, your photo library, or the camera. Create a signature or drawing with adjustable color and stroke width. Add text, stamps, or initials and move or resize them. Share a signed copy with any app. Key features PDF and image support for quick signing and annotation. Save and reuse signatures. Text annotations with size and color controls. Status, date, and initials stamps for approvals and tracking. Document history with filters for unsigned, in progress, and signed. Offline by design. No account required. Optional premium subscription available to unlock advanced features. Start signing with eSign and keep your paperwork moving. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/85575f6d-1dbd-437d-a5b4-4a0d48eedb6e Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I0tWK17ZmkY31zXNXDkEKb7G300leKzV-ExkfitqC8I/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Shift4 screens
eSign4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: eSign at 3 against Shift's 1. eSign also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and eSign sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shift versus eSign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShifteSign
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdgar OlivaresAndrii Kulchytskyi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shift

One-time1
  • Unlimited Companies$1.99
2 purchases

eSign

Subscriptions2
  • eSign Week with 3 days trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • eSign Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Shift free?
Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eSign free?
eSign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shift or eSign have ads?
Neither Shift nor eSign shows ads.

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