# Onscreen Signature Apps The SoftSign App Takes Your John Hancock into the Digital World By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-softsign-app References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/softsign/) & [softsignltd](http://www.softsignltd.com/HOME.html) The days of printing PDF documents and faxing them back to their sender may be over for good thanks to the SoftSign app. The ingenious app lets you [sign your signature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handtextai) onto a [PDF or JPEG document](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docsnap) on touchscreen devices using your finger or a stylus. The SoftSign app does away with the hassle that is [long-distance document signing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-wallet-app). No more need for notaries or fax machines as all documents signed onscreen are watermarked and accepted in most jurisdictions as valid. The only fee associated with using the app is a one-time amount of $5 if you ever choose to remove the watermark from your document. The app is out now for iOS devices, with an Android version in the works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Digital Signature Technology:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional document signing methods by offering a seamless and paperless solution using digital signature technology. - **Mobile Application Development:** Opportunity to develop mobile applications that enable users to sign documents on touchscreen devices, simplifying the document signing process. - **Remote Collaboration Tools:** Opportunity to create remote collaboration tools that facilitate efficient and secure document signing, eliminating the need for physical presence or fax machines. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Legal Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the legal services industry by providing a digital signature platform that accelerates document signing processes and reduces paperwork. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the technology industry by developing advanced onscreen signature apps that enhance document workflow and eliminate the need for physical signatures. - **Finance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the finance industry by offering secure and efficient digital signature solutions that streamline contract signing and authentication processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Signatures Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-a-sign.md) - [Digital Signature Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-generator-pro.md) - [Industry-Specific eSignature Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esignature-solution.md) - [Digital Document Signing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/document-signing.md) - [Digital Handwriting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindly-ink.md) - [Digital Branding Assets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signaturesupply.md) - [AI E-Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-esignatures.md) - [Credential Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credential-management.md) - [Handwriting Editing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodnotes-notetaking-app.md)