Comparison

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo vs eSign App

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

Head to head
About

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

Edit, sign, convert, and organize PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Scan images to PDF, compress files, and integrate with cloud storage for seamless access across devices. Offers advanced annotation and drawing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Edit PDFs
  • Scan to PDF
  • Fill & Sign Forms
  • Convert Files to PDF
  • Annotate & Draw
  • Cloud Integration
  • Compress PDFs
Features
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Transform your PDFs. Get your work done quickly with Xodo's all-in-one PDF editor and reader with 30+ features - all available on your iPhone or iPad. Safely store and sync your files on your iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox so you can easily view, edit, convert, e-sign and compress your files anytime, anywhere on your device. Edit PDFs: Intuitive, easy-to-use PDF editor for any user in mind. • Compress PDF: Quickly reduce PDF file size for ease of sharing • Flatten PDF: All annotations in PDF like fillable forms will be locked and merged into a single layer for protection • Rotate & crop PDF: Add, remove, rearrange, rotate, crop PDF pages with ease • Split & extract PDF: Instantly split PDF or extract pages to a new PDF file • Create new PDF: Create PDFs from scratch or use one of our ready-made templates and edit file Scan PDFs: Seamlessly scan images and save as PDFs. • PDF scanner: Scan image with your camera or open an existing image or file and save as a new PDF • Edit scanned PDF: Edit, annotate, send your documents to iCloud, share via AirDrop, or any available app on your device Fill & Sign PDF Forms: Fill out, sign, and share your PDF forms. • Create your e-signature: E-sign your documents by hand or type in your signature, and save to reuse for later • Stylus-friendly: Supports Apple Pencil Convert PDFs: Convert files to PDF in seconds. • PDF converter: Convert any MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to PDF, iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) to PDF • Additional file formats: Convert JPG to PDF, PNG to PDF, PDF to JPG, PDF to PNG View & print PDFs: Quick and convenient PDF reader for e-books, reports, digital planner. • Viewing mode: View in light, dark, and sepia color modes for comfort reading • Bookmark feature: Tag your favorite PDF pages • Multiple tabs: Use tabs to work across multiple PDF documents • Print PDFs directly from your device • Fully searchable text: Search text within PDF to save time Annotate & Draw PDFs: Utilize Xodo's annotation tools configured to you. • Fully-featured mark-up tools: Add images, links, stamp or highlight text directly on PDF documents • Arrange pages: Thumbnail browser for deleting pages, extracting, and inserting pages • Scrolling mode: See all annotations at a glance with the touch of your finger Store & Manage Files Securely: Integrate with popular cloud apps and safely store your important files so you can pick up where you left off. • Built-in file manager: Rename, copy, move, or delete docs and folders locally • Cloud integration: Sync your files directly on iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox to view in multiple devices • Protected features: Protect your PDF files with password encryption and unlock your protected PDF with PDF password remover tool Upgrade to Xodo Mobile Subscription: Get unlimited access to all 30+ tools with custom toolbar for quick access. • Free trial available in supported regions • Convert PDF to MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Remove sensitive content with PDF Redaction tool • High compression file size • Easily merge multiple documents to a single PDF • Create fillable PDF forms to fill out and sign while you're on the go • Support Smart pen to streamline and enhance note taking experience • Annotate in Reader mode - When viewing a PDF in reader mode, you can highlight, underline and strikeout text. • View and manage files with nesting layers - PDFs that include multi-level layers can be viewed individually • Scanned images can save as PDFs with searchable text (OCR) option • Flexible monthly and annual subscription options • Cancel anytime For Support and Feedback: support@xodo.com Visit Homepage: xodo.com Xodo is powered by Apryse | https://apryse.com

About

eSign App

Transform your device into a powerful tool for signing PDF documents and other file types. Easily import, scan, sign, and share documents locally, or send them to others for their signatures. Integrates with popular cloud services for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Sign documents anywhere
  • Fill and edit documents
  • Create custom e-signatures
  • Import documents
  • Send documents for signing
  • Cloud service integration
Features
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eSign App will turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful instrument for e-signing PDF documents and other formats, and it also allows you to send documents for signature to another party. Quickly import or scan, add a signature, and share any document as a PDF or JPG file. You don’t need an Internet connection because all documents are stored locally on your device. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS: — Easily Sign Documents Anywhere — Fill and Edit Documents — Create Your e-Signature — Import Your Documents — Send Documents for Signing — Invite the Other Party to Sign — Work seamlessly with cloud services thanks to integrations with iCloud, Dropbox, Evernote, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive, and others. Subscription plans: • 1-week subscription with a 3-day trial version for $4.99 • 1-month subscription for $9.99 • 12-month subscription for $49.99 Note: Prices may vary by location. Subscription auto-renewal information: — A free trial period is available. — Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. — Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. — The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription. — The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current subscription. The cost depends on the selected plan. — Users can manage their subscriptions, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. — Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://e-sign.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://e-sign.co/terms For any questions or inquiries, please contact us at support@e-sign.co.

Screenshots

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo4 screens
eSign App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo at freemium against eSign App's subscription. eSign App's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 56%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and eSign App sells 9 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 App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo's written reviews are positive against 85% of eSign App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo ships an update every 2 weeks, eSign App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo versus eSign App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Reader & Editor | XodoeSign App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.7K ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.5% of reviews84.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#72 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXodo Technologies Inc.Municorn Limited

Customer experience

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

All ratings1,685 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews1,012 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral12.4%
Negative32.1%

eSign App

All ratings1,494 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews364 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative13.5%

User reviews

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

eSign App

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Efficient signing process
  • 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go document signing
  • 🔒 Secure document handling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficulty canceling subscription
  • 🐛 Unexpected charges/subscription renewals
  • 🐛 Limited functionality in free version
  • 🐛 Unresponsive customer support

Bugs and requests

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add manual zoom percentage
  • Improve Apple Pencil support
  • Implement better page navigation
  • Allow exporting annotations
  • Add split-screen support on iPad
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  • Improve text editing and alignment

eSign App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when uploading certain file types
  • Syncing issues between devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to easily cancel subscription
  • More customization options for signatures
  • Ability to add dates and annotations to signed documents

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo

Subscriptions6
  • Xodo Mobile (Monthly)3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Xodo PDF Converter & Editor3 Days trial2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Xodo PDF Converter & Editor3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Xodo Mobile (Yearly)1 Year trial$107.991 Year
  • Xodo Mobile (Yearly)7 Days trial$107.991 Year
  • Xodo Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$107.991 Year
9 purchases

eSign App

Subscriptions9
  • Premium features3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium features3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium features$9.991 Month
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  • Premium features3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium features$14.991 Month
  • The Documents Bundle 1 week3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • The Documents Bundle 1 month3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Electronic Signature Creator$49.991 Year
  • Premium features$69.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo free?
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eSign App free?
eSign App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo or eSign App?
eSign App is rated higher. PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while eSign App averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo or eSign App have ads?
Neither PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo nor eSign App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo or eSign App?
PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo ships an update every 2 weeks, and eSign App every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Reader & Editor | Xodo was updated on September 25, 2026 and eSign App on September 24, 2026.

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