Comparison

FAX from iPhone vs Fax

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FAX from iPhone

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
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FAX FROM YOUR IPHONE SpeedyFax makes it simple to send a fax directly from your iPhone. Scan a document with your camera or import a PDF from Files, iCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox. FAST FAX SENDING Send important documents in just a few steps: Scan or import your document Enter the fax number Tap Send BUILT FOR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS SpeedyFax is useful for sending: • Business documents • Legal forms • Medical records • Receipts and Contracts • Office paperwork SMART DOCUMENT TOOLS • Scan documents with your camera • Import PDFs from Files, iCloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox • Create clean fax-ready PDFs • Add professional cover pages • Track real-time fax delivery status • View fax history and retry failed faxes AI HELP FOR FAILED FAXES If a fax does not go through, SpeedyFax can help you understand what went wrong. With your permission, our AI assistant can review the issue, prioritize reporting the failed transmission to the business, and help you get your document delivered successfully. SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple ID account if you choose to upgrade. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://geodelic.net/Privacy.pdf Terms of Use: https://geodelic.net/Terms.pdf Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Fax

Send and receive faxes directly from your iPhone or iPad without a physical machine. Offers a dedicated fax number, global coverage, and professional document scanning. Secure, reliable, and cost-effective for busy professionals.

Highlights
  • Dedicated fax number
  • Send & receive faxes worldwide
  • HIPAA-compliant
  • Professional document scanner
  • Instant notifications
  • Secure document storage
Features
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Transform Your iPhone or iPad Into a Complete Fax Solution. Send and receive faxes instantly - no physical fax machine needed! KEY FEATURES: • Get your dedicated fax number instantly • Send & receive faxes worldwide • HIPAA-compliant with 128-bit AES encryption • Instant notifications for incoming faxes • Professional-grade document scanning EFFORTLESS FAXING: Work smarter with our intuitive interface designed for busy professionals. Whether sending contracts or receiving important documents, complete your faxing tasks in seconds, not minutes. SECURE & RELIABLE: • Enterprise-grade security protocols • Reliable delivery confirmation • Secure document storage • Clear transmission quality • 24/7 fax availability GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY: • Coverage in 170+ countries • International fax numbers available • Competitive international rates • Real-time delivery status • Easy country code selection PERFECT FOR: • Business professionals • Healthcare providers • Legal offices • Remote workers • Anyone needing reliable fax services COST-EFFECTIVE: • No hardware costs • No maintenance fees • Flexible pricing plans • Pay only for what you use • Save on paper and ink SMART FEATURES: • Document scanner with auto-enhancement • Cloud storage integration • Contact management • Fax scheduling • Digital signature support Don't worry, you don't need any special knowledge to send faxes from your mobile phone! PREMIUM subscription options: Standard: - $49.99 USD per year - $9.99 USD per month (with a free-trial plan) PRO: - $99.99 USD per year - $19.99 USD per month (with a free-trial plan) Prices are in USD. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription. You cannot cancel a subscription during the active period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription & auto-renewal may be turned off at any time in your iTunes Account settings after purchase. No partial refunds will be given for turning off auto-renew in the middle of the subscription period. Privacy Policy : https://faxapp.me/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use : https://faxapp.me/terms-of-use.html Download now and experience the future of faxing. Start sending and receiving faxes within minutes!

Screenshots

FAX from iPhone4 screens
Fax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FAX from iPhone at 93% against Fax's 43%. FAX from iPhone also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FAX from iPhone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Fax sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAX from iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FAX from iPhone has 2.3K ratings behind it against 454, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of FAX from iPhone's written reviews are positive against 43% of Fax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FAX from iPhone versus Fax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAX from iPhoneFax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better4.2 (454 ratings)
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better454
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGEODELIC, L.L.C.GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP

Customer experience

FAX from iPhone

All ratings2,323 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.2%

Fax

All ratings453 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative16.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative51.4%

User reviews

FAX from iPhone

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Fax

From 454 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward interface
  • ✅ Reliable faxing when it works
  • 💰 Free option available
  • ⭐ Saved users in critical situations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent sending failures and timeouts
  • 💸 Misleading free tier claims
  • 📞 No customer support responsiveness
  • 🔄 Repeated charging issues
  • ⚠️ Document upload problems

Bugs and requests

FAX from iPhone

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Fax

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Faxes stuck in 'sending' state
  • App fails to send despite multiple attempts
  • Payment processing errors and duplicate charges
  • Subscription not recognized after purchase
  • Document upload failures
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  • Fax number verification rejecting valid numbers
  • App reinstall doesn't resolve payment issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Fax confirmation/delivery receipts
  • Better fax number verification system
  • Improved document upload functionality
  • Responsive customer support system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FAX from iPhone

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Fax Access - Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Premium Fax Service - Yearly$35.991 Year
One-time8
  • Pack of 10 Credits$0.99
  • Pack of 20 Credits$1.99
  • Pack of 50 Credits$2.99
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  • Pack of 100 Credits$4.99
  • Pack of 150 Credits$5.99
  • Pack of 250 Credits$9.99
  • Pack of 600 Credits$19.99
  • Pack of 2000 Credits$49.99
11 purchases

Fax

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • eFax Premium - Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Fax from iPhone - The Fax App3 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • eFax App Monthly Trial Pack1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • eFax Sending App1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Fax from iPhone - 3 Days Free1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • eFax Premium - Yearly$49.991 Year
  • My Easy Fax$49.991 Year
  • Fax App PRO Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • 100 International Fax Credits$9.99
  • Get Fax Number$14.99

Questions

Is FAX from iPhone free?
FAX from iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fax free?
Fax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FAX from iPhone or Fax?
FAX from iPhone is rated higher. FAX from iPhone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Fax averages 4.2 from 454 ratings.
Do FAX from iPhone or Fax have ads?
Neither FAX from iPhone nor Fax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAX from iPhone or Fax?
FAX from iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fax every 3 weeks. Most recently, FAX from iPhone was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fax on October 21, 2026.

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