Autograph 1.5.7

Autograph is an iOS app that turns an iPhone or iPad into a signature capture pad for a nearby Mac or PC. The app is aimed at office settings such as medical and real estate practices, where a client or patient can sign directly on the device and the signature appears on the computer screen.

The workflow is straightforward. The user signs on the iOS device and taps send, and the signature is transmitted over a Wi-Fi network to the receiving computer. The signature can then be placed into applications such as Word, Excel, Pages, Numbers, Stickies, PDFPen, and Preview, which supports a paperless process. Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network, and a small companion program, Autograph Helper, must be installed on the computer to receive the signature. Versions are available for OS X and Windows.

The app is priced somewhat higher than comparable utilities, a decision the developer attributes to its intended use in office environments rather than casual use. For best results, the developer recommends a Pogo-branded capacitive stylus.