# eSign vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is rating: eSign at 4.7 against Authenticator App's 4.0. eSign also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Authenticator App's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eSign sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

eSign holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator App has 123 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

eSign ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eSign | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-fill-out-documents-now/id6747434660/reviews)** | [4.0 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-mfa/id6749863577/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#172** |
| Size | 5 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [David Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773322551) | [Solid Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779157605) |

## What reviewers say

### eSign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-fill-out-documents-now/id6747434660)

This app provides a secure and convenient way to digitally sign documents on your mobile device. It generates unique digital signatures, not just handwritten copies, ensuring authenticity and security with features like biometric authentication and tamper-proof audit trails.

**Highlights:** Generates real digital signatures, Built-in Digital ID, Tamper-proof and secure, Full audit trail, Biometric authentication, QR code verification

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-2fa-mfa/id6749863577)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Enhance your online security with time-sensitive codes for account access. This tool prevents unauthorized entry even if passwords are compromised. It's user-friendly, supports multiple accounts, and offers peace of mind for your sensitive information.

**Highlights:** Generates time-sensitive 2FA codes, Protects against unauthorized access, Supports multiple accounts, Easy setup via QR code or secret key, Available on Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac, Home Screen widget for quick access, Face ID protection for codes, iCloud synchronization for backup and restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eSign free?

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

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eSign or Authenticator App?

eSign is rated higher. eSign averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.0 from 123 ratings.

### Do eSign or Authenticator App have ads?

Neither eSign nor Authenticator App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eSign or Authenticator App?

eSign ships an update every 2 months, and Authenticator App fortnightly. Most recently, eSign was updated on October 9, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 15, 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.*