# Genius Sign vs QlearBee

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QlearBee at none against Genius Sign's 7. QlearBee also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Genius Sign's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Genius Sign sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. QlearBee asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Genius Sign against 5.0 for QlearBee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Genius Sign has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Genius Sign ships an update monthly, QlearBee every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Genius Sign | QlearBee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-sign-pdf-doc-signature/id989712005/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlearbee/id6758062549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Grizzly Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/377672879) | [Max Koffler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821687277) |

## What reviewers say

### Genius Sign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-sign-pdf-doc-signature/id989712005)

Easily sign, date, and annotate documents directly on your device. Import files, add your signature by drawing or scanning, and insert text or dates. Save time with smart features that locate signature fields and repeat initials across pages.

**Highlights:** Create and save signatures (draw or scan), Import PDF, Word, and image documents, Insert and format text and dates, Smart signature field detection, Repeat initials on multiple pages, Export documents via email or other apps

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genius Sign Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Genius Sign Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Genius Sign Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Genius Sign Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Genius Sign Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Genius Sign Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Genius Sign+ | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for signing documents on the go
- 🚀 Integrates well with Genius Scan app
- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 🔒 Secure document handling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs after updates
- 🐛 Issues with PDF document recognition and rendering
- 💡 Needs more customization options for signatures (e.g., color, size)
- 💡 Lack of ability to reorder or search through documents
- 💡 Permanent placement of toolbar can obstruct content

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not scanning signatures properly on iPad
- Signed documents losing signatures when exported
- Inconsistent behavior when deleting signatures

**Requested features**

- Add ability to send documents for others to sign
- Improve PDF handling and recognition
- Implement search and organization features for documents
- Allow more customization of signature appearance
- Add option to auto-hide toolbar when not needed


### QlearBee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlearbee/id6758062549)

This real estate tool offers a smart CRM, calculators, and features designed to streamline your business. Manage properties, client documents, and commissions with interconnected data for enhanced visibility and ease of use.

**Highlights:** Smart CRM, Property comparison, Integrated payment schedules, Client e-signing portal, Commission management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Genius Sign free?

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

### Is QlearBee free?

QlearBee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Genius Sign or QlearBee?

QlearBee is rated higher. Genius Sign averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while QlearBee averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Genius Sign or QlearBee have ads?

Neither Genius Sign nor QlearBee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Genius Sign or QlearBee?

Genius Sign ships an update monthly, and QlearBee every 3 weeks. Most recently, Genius Sign was updated on October 31, 2026 and QlearBee on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*