Comparison

eSign vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

eSign

Digitally sign documents from your phone or tablet in seconds. This app allows you to approve contracts, fill forms, and request signatures securely and legally. Streamline your document workflows without printing or scanning.

Highlights
  • Digitally sign PDFs and files
  • Upload documents from cloud/email
  • Send signature requests
  • Add dates, initials, checkboxes
  • Save reusable signatures
  • Protect documents with encryption
Features
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Sign Documents Anytime, Anywhere Fast. Secure. Legally Binding. This app lets you sign documents digitally, from your phone or tablet - in seconds. Whether you’re approving contracts, filling out forms, or requesting signatures from others, it's your go-to tool for safe and simple document workflows. Core Features: - Sign PDFs and other files with your finger or stylus - Upload documents from your device, email, or cloud - Send signature requests to others - Add dates, initials, checkboxes, and text fields - Save reusable signatures - Protect sensitive documents with encryption Why Use It? - Legally binding e-signatures (compliant with eIDAS, ESIGN, UETA) - Time-saving for professionals, freelancers, and teams - No printing, scanning, or faxing - ever again Secure. Convenient. Paperless. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10uAoOwusMCLcqOetBHPDxCyz8Y0mrDaDQxk36nOEeWY/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ltWgoQgUELKVtPcAOfuV9RiR0sjGqEw53694Lgwp6k/edit?tab=t.0

About

Authenticator

Securely manage your two-factor authentication tokens and passwords in one place. This app offers offline code generation and a private in-app browser. Free users can manage existing codes and passwords, while premium subscribers gain unlimited creation and secure browsing.

Highlights
  • Organize 2FA tokens and passwords
  • Offline code generation
  • Built-in secure browser
  • Manage existing codes and passwords (free)
  • Unlimited code/password creation (premium)
  • Face ID access
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Auth Master – Secure 2FA & Password Management Effortlessly organize and protect your two‑factor authentication tokens and passwords all in one place. Auth Master keeps your sensitive data safe on your iPhone — no network needed for codes, plus a built‑in secure browser for private browsing on the go. Free Features: – View, edit, rename, and delete your existing 2FA codes – View, edit, rename, and delete your stored passwords – Access full Settings suite: 1. Rate the app 2. Share Auth Master with friends 3. Contact us via email 4. View Privacy Policy & Terms of Use 5. Restore purchases 6. Set or change your app passcode 7. Enable Face ID for instant access Premium Features (subscription required): – Add and create unlimited 2FA codes (via QR‑scan or manual Secret Key entry) – Save and generate unlimited passwords – Browse securely with our in‑app encrypted browser (no history saved) Subscription Plans: – Weekly: $4.99 – Monthly: $17.99 – Annual: $49.99 Adding and creating 2FA codes, adding passwords, and secure browsing require an active subscription. Viewing, editing, and deleting existing codes and passwords and all Settings features are always free. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation. Subscriptions auto‑renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your iTunes Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-for-2FA-Authenticator-07-22 Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/2FA-Authenticator-Terms-of-Use-07-22

Screenshots

eSign4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: eSign at none against Authenticator's shown. eSign also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. eSign sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eSign holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 25 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eSign ships an update every 5 days, Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
eSign versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSignAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (60 ratings) — better4.5 (25 ratings)
Number of ratings60 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien LafailleTimon Scherzinger

Customer experience

eSign

All ratings60 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

Authenticator

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

eSign

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly king of Doc Drawer!3 Days trial$6.997 Days
3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is eSign free?
eSign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eSign or Authenticator?
eSign is rated higher. eSign averages 4.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.
Do eSign or Authenticator have ads?
Authenticator shows ads; eSign does not.
Which is updated more often, eSign or Authenticator?
eSign ships an update every 5 days, and Authenticator weekly. Most recently, eSign was updated on October 6, 2026 and Authenticator on October 8, 2026.

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