# Tap & Print vs Fax from iPhone

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fax from iPhone at free with in-app purchases against Tap & Print's subscription. Fax from iPhone also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2). Tap & Print's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 31%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap & Print sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Fax from iPhone sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fax from iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Tap & Print's written reviews are positive against 31% of Fax from iPhone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tap & Print ships an update every 2 weeks, Fax from iPhone every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap & Print | Fax from iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-and-print-smart-printer-app/id1329476705/reviews) | **[4.7 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-from-iphone-send-docs/id6535690934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #155 | **#81** |
| Size | 86 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Mobile Apps FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678259775) | [oct](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734239566) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap & Print

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-and-print-smart-printer-app/id1329476705)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily print documents, photos, and PDFs from your mobile device. This app supports thousands of wireless printer models and offers scanning capabilities to digitize and share files quickly. Customize print settings for professional results.

**Highlights:** Print photos, documents, and PDFs, Built-in scanner for digitizing files, Supports over 9,000 wireless printer models, Customizable print settings (size, color, orientation), Cloud integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox), Scan and share instantly

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan, first week -80% | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly plan with 3-day trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly plan with 30% OFF | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly plan with 3-day trial | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Month | $14.99 | per month |
| One Month Print&Scan Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| One Month with 3-day trial | $14.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly plan with -50% OFF | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan with -30% OFF | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan | $59.99 | per year |
| SPECIAL OFFER - 50% OFF | $89.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast printing
- 💡 Supports multiple file formats
- 👍 Convenient wireless printing
- 👍 Helpful for office work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with some printers
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 🔍 Limited free functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Printing issues with legal-sized documents
- App crashes when trying to print certain file types

**Requested features**

- Add support for more printer models
- Improve compatibility with older devices
- Provide more customization options
- Offer a one-time purchase option


### Fax from iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-from-iphone-send-docs/id6535690934)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful fax machine. Send documents securely and efficiently from anywhere, anytime. Supports multiple file formats and provides proof of delivery.

**Highlights:** Send faxes 24/7, Proof of fax delivery, Quick document scanning, Support for multiple file formats, Comprehensive fax history, Electronic signatures

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro for one week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Intro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro for one week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| One Month Intro | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro yearly access | $139.00 | per year |
| Pro yearly | $249.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Reliable and mature software
- 🚀 Straight to the point and user-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🚫 False advertisement of being free

**Reported bugs**

- Won't send anything out
- Doesn't work after payment

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually create new modes
- Option to delete the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap & Print free?

Tap & Print 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, Tap & Print or Fax from iPhone?

Fax from iPhone is rated higher. Tap & Print averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Fax from iPhone averages 4.7 from 6K ratings.

### Do Tap & Print or Fax from iPhone have ads?

Neither Tap & Print nor Fax from iPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap & Print or Fax from iPhone?

Tap & Print ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fax from iPhone every 9 days. Most recently, Tap & Print was updated on October 20, 2026 and Fax from iPhone on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tap & Print or Fax from iPhone?

Tap & Print currently peaks at #155 in the App Store charts, and Fax from iPhone at #81. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*