# Nova Scanner vs FAX from iPhone

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FAX from iPhone at 93% against Nova Scanner's 74%. FAX from iPhone also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FAX from iPhone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FAX from iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 817 and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Nova Scanner's written reviews are positive against 93% of FAX from iPhone's.

Nova Scanner ships an update every 2 months, FAX from iPhone every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Scanner | FAX from iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (817 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-scanner-scan-pdf-document/id1193953564/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-from-iphone-send-document/id1211097835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 817 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | **92.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [GEODELIC, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164866098) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-scanner-scan-pdf-document/id1193953564)

Transform your phone into a powerful mobile scanner. Easily capture, edit, and share documents as PDFs or JPEGs. Features include OCR for text extraction, faxing, and secure document management.

**Highlights:** Multipage scanning, OCR text extraction, Cheap fax service, Document signing, Cloud file integration, Export as PDF/JPEG/PNG

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner App Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| PDF Scanner, Fax and OCR | $9.99 | per year |
| PDF Scanner, Fax and OCR | $10.99 | per year |
| Scanner App Premium - 1 Year | $11.99 | per year |
| Scanner App - 50 Fax Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 Fax Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 600 Fax Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Fax Credits | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 💡 Great for on-the-go scanning
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Excellent scanning quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues (unable to use after paying)
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Security concerns (unable to bulk share documents)

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not working as expected
- Repeated prompts to subscribe even with active subscription
- Distorted or partial image capture

**Requested features**

- Bulk document sharing
- Improved subscription management
- Compatibility with more platforms (e.g., Canvas, Discord)


### FAX from iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-from-iphone-send-document/id1211097835)

Send and receive faxes directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app transforms your device into a portable fax machine, supporting multiple file formats and international sending. Enjoy a free trial to experience convenient mobile faxing.

**Highlights:** Send and receive faxes internationally, Support for PDF, DOC, JPG, and more, Scan documents with your camera, Cloud integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox), Secure fax transmissions, Free fax trial available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Fax Access - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Fax Service - Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Pack of 10 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 20 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 150 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 250 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 600 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2000 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient faxing from anywhere
- 🚀 Speedy transmission
- 👍 Reliable service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with credits/billing
- 🐛 Inconsistent free fax experience
- 🐛 Unclear pricing and limitations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to send faxes
- Issues with uploading/scanning documents
- Discrepancies in credit balances

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload documents directly from cloud storage
- More payment options beyond in-app purchases
- Clearer communication on free vs. paid features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Scanner free?

Nova Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FAX from iPhone free?

FAX from iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nova Scanner or FAX from iPhone?

FAX from iPhone is rated higher. Nova Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 817 ratings, while FAX from iPhone averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Nova Scanner or FAX from iPhone have ads?

Neither Nova Scanner nor FAX from iPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Scanner or FAX from iPhone?

Nova Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and FAX from iPhone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nova Scanner was updated on September 21, 2026 and FAX from iPhone on September 26, 2026.

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