# PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo vs eSign

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo at none against eSign's shown. PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 134). eSign's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (78% vs 55%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and eSign sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

eSign holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo has 1.7K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo's written reviews are positive against 78% of eSign's.

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo ships an update every 3 weeks, eSign fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo | eSign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-editor-xodo/id805075929/reviews) | **[4.7 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-fill-and-sign-form-docs/id1541974957/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xodo Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/805075932) | [B TO J PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/569308231) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-and-editor-xodo/id805075929)

Edit, sign, convert, and organize PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Seamlessly scan images to PDF, integrate with cloud storage, and protect your files. Offers a user-friendly interface for all your document management needs.

**Highlights:** Edit and annotate PDFs, Scan images to PDF, Fill and e-sign forms, Convert between PDF and other formats, Compress and flatten PDFs, Cloud storage integration, Password protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Xodo Mobile (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| Xodo PDF Converter & Editor | $11.99 | per month |
| Xodo PDF Converter & Editor | $39.99 | per year |
| Xodo Mobile (Yearly) | $107.99 | per year |
| Xodo Mobile (Yearly) | $107.99 | per year |
| Xodo Pro (Yearly) | $107.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best PDF reader
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient PDF handling
- 👍 Useful annotation tools
- 👍 Convenient cloud sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Losing annotations and files
- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Subscription model issues

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing annotations
- Inability to open saved files
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Syncing issues with cloud storage
- Incompatibility with iOS 14 updates

**Requested features**

- Add manual zoom percentage
- Improve Apple Pencil support
- Implement better page navigation
- Allow exporting annotations
- Add split-screen support on iPad


### eSign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-fill-and-sign-form-docs/id1541974957)

Easily fill out and sign PDF documents directly on your device. This app allows you to add signatures, merge files, rearrange pages, and annotate PDFs. It integrates with cloud storage and offers OCR for text extraction.

**Highlights:** Fill and sign PDF documents, Add digital signatures, Merge multiple PDF files, Rearrange PDF pages, Annotate PDFs, OCR text extraction, Cloud storage integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo free?

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eSign free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo or eSign?

eSign is rated higher. PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while eSign averages 4.7 from 134 ratings.

### Do PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo or eSign have ads?

eSign shows ads; PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo or eSign?

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo ships an update every 3 weeks, and eSign fortnightly. Most recently, PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo was updated on November 1, 2026 and eSign on November 3, 2026.

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