Authenticator vs eSign
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
eSign
Easily sign and edit PDF documents with a powerful digital signature tool. Import files from storage or your photo library, create custom signatures, and fill out forms on the go. Streamline your document workflow with multi-page support and a smooth, intuitive signing process.
- Custom e-signatures
- PDF document import
- Multi-page support
- Easy form signing
- Signature maker
- Creative signature suggestions
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The fastest way to sign, fill, and send documents from your iPhone or iPad. eSign turns any PDF or document into a completed, legally binding file in seconds — no printer, no desk, no waiting. Create your signature once, save it, and apply it instantly to any contract, form or legal document. SIGN ANYTHING, YOUR WAY Create a professional electronic signature by drawing directly on screen, typing your name in a choice of styles, or uploading a saved signature image. Apply your signature, initials, date, or custom stamp to any field on any PDF or document. Electronic signatures created with eSign are legally valid under the U.S. ESIGN Act, UETA, and international e-signature standards. Your signature is binding, professional, and accepted everywhere. FILL OUT ANY FORM — W-9s, LEASES, CONTRACTS AND MORE Complete W-9s, I-9s, lease agreements, tax documents, contracts, insurance forms, and HR paperwork — without printing a single page. Tap to place a text field anywhere on the document. Add checkboxes, dates, and custom annotations wherever required. Whether you're signing a real estate contract, filling out a W-9 for a client, approving an NDA, or completing HR onboarding forms — eSign handles it in under a minute. YOUR DOCUMENTS NEVER LEAVE YOUR DEVICE All document processing happens entirely on your iPhone or iPad. Your files are never uploaded to a remote server, analyzed in the cloud, or shared with third parties. No account required. No cloud subscription. What you sign stays private. Access documents directly from your photo library, Files app, iCloud Drive, or any connected storage. They go in and come out exactly where you put them. EDIT, ANNOTATE, AND MARK UP Go beyond signatures. Add new text boxes anywhere on the page, highlight and underline sections, draw freehand annotations, and stamp documents with custom labels or dates. Review, redline, and return documents without leaving the app. SCAN, THEN SIGN Use your iPhone or iPad camera as a built-in document scanner. Capture any physical form, contract, or letter — auto-enhance the image, crop to the edges, and convert to a clean, signable PDF in seconds. Then fill it, sign it, and send it. No separate scanner app required. WORKS WITH YOUR EXISTING WORKFLOW Open documents from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, or any app that supports iOS file sharing. Save completed documents back to any location. Share signed files by email, Messages, or AirDrop. Print from any AirPrint-enabled printer. eSign fits into the workflow you already have — no new accounts, no extra steps. WHO USES ESIGN Real estate professionals signing purchase agreements, disclosures, and closing documents on the go. Freelancers approving contracts, statements of work, and invoices. HR teams collecting signatures on offer letters, NDAs, and onboarding forms. Small business owners completing vendor agreements and legal documents. Anyone who needs to sign a lease, fill a W-9, approve a contract, or complete a form — without a printer. If you can open it, you can sign it. SIGN, FILL, OR SEND — PDF documents and fillable forms — W-9, W-4, I-9, and other tax forms — Lease and rental agreements — Contracts and statements of work — NDAs and confidentiality agreements — Insurance and medical forms — Legal documents and affidavits — HR and employment paperwork — Any document that needs a signature, initial, or stamp Download free. Start signing in under a minute. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://digitalgully.cc/#privacy Terms of Use: https://digitalgully.cc/#terms
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Verdict
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 16.6). 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
Both are free to download. Authenticator 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.
eSign holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 70 respectively.
Authenticator ships an update weekly, eSign every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Authenticator | eSign |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (26 ratings) | 4.7 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Timon Scherzinger | Digital Gully LLC |
Customer experience
Authenticator
eSign
In-app purchases
Authenticator
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly$17.991 Month
- Yearly$49.991 Year
eSign
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Annual Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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