Patient eSignature vs ObservSMART
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Patient eSignature
This app streamlines patient consent processes by allowing electronic signatures and data input on iPads. It offers features like location-based patient lists, form selection, and multiple input types including text and witness stamps. Organizations require a valid license and specific release versions to use the service.
- Electronic patient signatures
- Location-based patient lists
- Form selection and descriptions
- Completion summary
- Multiple input types (text, checkboxes)
- Witness stamp functionality
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Patient eSignature - Mobile for iPad supports fast, easy and smart workflows for patient consents requiring a signature. Patient eSignature - Mobile allows patients to sign key consents and includes the following key features: Location-based patient list Form selection list Patient transition view with form descriptions Completion Summary Multiple input features: ▸ Signature(s) ▸ Checkboxes ▸ Free text ▸ Witness stamp IMPORTANT: Once a new version of the app is made available the previous version of the app expires 45 days later. Patient eSignature - Mobile requires your organization to have a valid license and be on release 2012.01 or higher. If you are unsure about the availability of Cerner Mobile eSignature at your organization, please contact your IT department or your Cerner representative.
ObservSMART
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ObservSMART is a system that supports patient monitoring in a variety of healthcare settings. Staff carry mobile devices that can interact with patient wearables to support a a plethora of functions and requirements.
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ObservSMART at monthly against Patient eSignature's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Patient eSignature ships an update every 4 months, ObservSMART monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Patient eSignature | ObservSMART |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cerner Corporation | Invisalert |
In-app purchases
Patient eSignature
No in-app purchases
ObservSMART
No in-app purchases
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