# eSign vs Notebook

The clearest difference is monetization model: eSign at free with in-app purchases against Notebook's subscription. eSign also leads on ratings volume (55 vs 16). Notebook's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eSign sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Notebook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for eSign against 4.1 for Notebook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 16 respectively.

eSign ships an update every 2 months, Notebook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eSign | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-fill-and-sign-documents/id6746846547/reviews) | **[4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-note-taking/id6748007452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 691 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Midtown Web Designs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842116422) | [Christopher Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823864832) |

## What reviewers say

### eSign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-fill-and-sign-documents/id6746846547)

Streamline document signing, editing, and organization with this versatile tool. Easily add electronic signatures, stamps, and text to PDFs. Manage files efficiently with folders, search, and an archive.

**Highlights:** Electronic signatures, Stamping, PDF conversion (Pro), Smart notes (Pro), Document organization, File search, Scanning and uploads

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-note-taking/id6748007452)

Create, organize, and manage text notes with a rich editor and powerful search. Capture ideas, scan documents, and attach files. Features include AI content generation and Face ID protected content.

**Highlights:** Rich text editing, Folder organization, Customizable tags, Powerful search, Document scanning (OCR), AI chatbot for content generation, Face ID protected content

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eSign free?

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

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eSign or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. eSign averages 4.1 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do eSign or Notebook have ads?

Neither eSign nor Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eSign or Notebook?

eSign ships an update every 2 months, and Notebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, eSign was updated on September 21, 2026 and Notebook on September 19, 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.*