# Genius Fax - Faxing app — Send and receive PDF documents

> Mobile app for sending and receiving faxes with cloud integration and a free cover page. (iPhone/iPad app by The Grizzly Labs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-fax-faxing-app/id566504821 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Grizzly Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/377672879)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 43,357 App Store ratings · 451 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-fax-faxing-app/id566504821/reviews.md

## What is Genius Fax?

Genius Fax is the easiest and affordable way to send and receive faxes with your iOS device.

No need to go to the dreaded fax store anymore. Faxing with Genius Fax is simple, fast and beautiful. Read below for pricing and subscription information.

To send a fax: choose a file from your favorite cloud service (Dropbox, Google Drive, Box) or from any other iOS app (Genius Scan, Safari, Mail…)
To receive a fax: subscribe for a number and you’re all set. You receive documents as PDF and can preview them or open them with any other app.

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Sending:
- Tap the New fax button to open the fax' details screen
- Enter your recipient's fax number
- Scan your document with the Genius Fax built-in scanner or pick a document from the Files or the Photos app.
- Alternatively, open a PDF or image file in any of your favorite apps and use their “Open with” feature to open the file with Genius Fax.
- Optionally, add a title, sender, description, recipient details and enable the cover page.
- Tap the Send button!
- Each page costs a fax credit, the cover page is free.

Receiving:
- Subscribe to a number for 1, 3 or 6 months.
- Give away your number to whoever needs to fax to you.
- Add credits to receive faxes. One page costs one credit.
- Faxes appear in your fax list as soon as they are received and paid for.

Features:
- Simple and beautiful UI. We don't understand why business apps should be ugly!
- Pick a PDF or image file to send from another app or from the cloud.
- Send a fax to select international fax numbers (see list of countries below).
- Send and forget: be notified with push notifications when your recipient successfully received your fax, or if it failed to send.
- Receive faxes.
- Free cover page that includes the sender and recipient contact details, as well as a subject and a long description.
- Conveniently buy credits and fax number subscriptions.
- History of the faxes you sent available from any of your devices with Genius Fax (using your Genius Fax account).
- Easily delete from history.

Cost:
- Each page of your PDF file costs a fax credit to send or to receive.
- When sending, the cover page appended by Genius Fax is always free.
- You can buy credits in Genius Fax. A fax credit starts at $0.99 but costs as little as $0.39 if purchased in bulk.
- You can buy a number in Genius Fax for as little as $3.49/month.
- Send your fax to any supported country. It's always one credit per page.

International destinations supported:
US, Canada, UK, Japan, France, Germany, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Netherlands, Cyprus, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Greece, Hungary, Romania, Iceland, Ireland, Malta, Morocco, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Israel, Kazakhstan, India, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Panama, New Zealand and Australia

Genius Fax is fully compatible with Genius Scan. You can scan documents with Genius Scan and fax them with Genius Fax. Genius Fax supports documents up to 50 MB. Please share your feedback at support@geniusfax.com so that we can improve the app with the next iteration!

Legal:
- By using Genius Fax, you agree to the terms of use.
- These terms are always available from the Genius Fax' settings menu.

Terms of use: https://geniusfax.com/terms

## Key features

- Send faxes from cloud storage or other apps
- Receive faxes as PDFs
- Built-in scanner
- Free cover page
- International faxing
- Push notifications for delivery status
- Fax history sync across devices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Fax Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Fax Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| US Number Subscription (1 month) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Number Subscription (3 month) | $10.99 | one-time |
| US Number Subscription (6 month) | $20.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #122 in Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

## What do users think of Genius Fax?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy and convenient
- 💡 Pay-per-use model
- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 📁 Integrates well with other apps
- ⭐ Great overall experience

**Cons**

- 💰 Relatively expensive per page
- 🔍 Limited fax number availability in some regions
- 🐛 Occasional issues with image quality/resolution

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Faxes not always received by intended recipients
- App crashes or freezes on some devices

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save and reuse fax cover sheets
- Option to purchase unlimited faxes for a fixed annual fee
- Improved integration with cloud storage services

## Recent user reviews (10 of 451)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-fax-faxing-app/id566504821/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very expensive

*2026-08-21, version 2.23*

Only when u send the fax u realize it’s expensive . $6.99 for 10 pages

### 5/5 — It’s simple and it works

*2026-08-17, version 2.23*

This app does what it says it does. I got it andI like it because it does not have a subscription. My fax needs only merit buying credits less than once a year so it’s a great fit.

### 5/5 — Easy

*2026-08-13, version 2.23*

The process to send a fax was fast and easy. I highly recommend this app.

### 5/5 — Faxing

*2026-08-07, version 2.23*

Great product! Easy to use.

### 1/5 — Help

*2026-08-07, version 2.23*

Useless if reply takes 2-3 days.

### 5/5 — Genius Fax

*2026-08-06, version 2.23*

This vaccine app has made my life so much easier! I can fax any document in seconds. No more trying to worry about where I need to go to fax documents. And I love that it scans your documents and they are so clear and pdf quality. Highly recommend this app.!

### 5/5 — Love this fax

*2026-08-04, version 2.23*

It is so easy to use. I probably use it once a year but it is great. Thank you genius fax

### 5/5 — Best faxing app!

*2026-08-04, version 2.23*

Best app there is to fax forms! The recipient always receives & the credits you have to spend for faxing works just as if you’re faxing in person, you only pay what for how many pages you’re faxing.

### 1/5 — Can not stop a fax

*2026-07-31, version 2.23*

Unintuitive

### 5/5 — Great source for a fax

*2026-07-24, version 2.23*

So easy; so clean; so fast; verification is great; what not to like!  Highly recommend.

## Frequently asked questions about Genius Fax

### What does Genius Fax do?

Genius Fax allows you to send and receive faxes directly from your iOS device. You can select documents from cloud services or other apps to send, and receive faxes as PDF files.

### How do I send a fax with Genius Fax?

To send a fax, you can choose a file from cloud storage like Dropbox or Google Drive, or from other iOS apps. You can also use the built-in scanner. After selecting your document, enter the recipient's fax number, add optional details for the cover page, and tap send.

### How much does Genius Fax cost?

The app operates on a credit system. Each page of a fax costs one credit to send or receive, with the cover page being free. Credits can be purchased in bulk for a lower per-credit cost. You can also subscribe to a dedicated fax number for receiving faxes.

### Is Genius Fax compatible with other apps?

Yes, Genius Fax is designed to work seamlessly with other applications. You can pick files from your favorite cloud services (Dropbox, Google Drive, Box) and other iOS apps like Genius Scan, Safari, and Mail. It is also fully compatible with Genius Scan for scanning documents.

### What are the main use cases for Genius Fax?

This app is ideal for anyone who needs to send or receive faxes without access to a traditional fax machine. It's useful for business professionals, individuals needing to send important documents, or anyone who prefers a digital solution for faxing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.23 — 2026-07-21

SUPPORT

We refined the support experience to make it easier to get immediate, interactive help. Genius Fax now includes an AI chat assistant that can answer common questions, guide you to the relevant help page, and suggest helpful actions. You can still contact us at any time if you need email support.

### 2.22 — 2026-06-10

IMPROVEMENTS

- The Genius Fax interface has been refreshed with Liquid Glass styling on iOS 26.
- Received faxes that require credits to view now use a clearer status icon.

FIXED

- Fixed an issue where the phone number keyboard could remain visible after sending a fax.

### 2.21 — 2026-05-18

Genius Fax requires iOS 17 or later.

NEW

Genius Fax includes a redesigned document scanning flow, making it faster to capture and review pages before faxing them.

FIXED

Curvature correction better preserves page content instead of cropping useful parts of the document.

### 2.20 — 2026-02-10

FIXED

- Fix an issue with display of the upload progress.
- Fix issue preventing to display the fax confirmation receipts multiple times in a row.

### 2.19 — 2025-12-15

We're always making changes and improvements to Genius Fax. Install this new update to get the latest new features and bug fixes.

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