# Smart Fax vs PhoneTracker by Number App

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Fax at none against PhoneTracker by Number App's shown. Smart Fax also leads on ratings volume (192 vs 8). PhoneTracker by Number App's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Fax sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and PhoneTracker by Number App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PhoneTracker by Number App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Fax has 192 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Fax | PhoneTracker by Number App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-fax-send-from-iphone/id1457998122/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonetracker-by-number-app/id6748314144/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 61.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Mobile Apps FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678259775) | [Soraya Halvost](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825143614) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Fax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-fax-send-from-iphone/id1457998122)

Transform your mobile device into a portable fax machine. Send documents, photos, and scanned papers as faxes to over 100 countries instantly. Offers a convenient, secure, and affordable global faxing solution.

**Highlights:** Send faxes from phone, Fax any document or photo, Scan paper documents, Support for 40+ file types, Fax to over 100 countries, Merge multiple documents

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week with trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Fax App - Premium Access | $19.99 | per month |
| One Year Access | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium Access | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real estate business efficiency
- 🚀 International communication
- 🚀 Elderly assistance
- 🚀 Digital paper trail
- 🚀 Errand elimination

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and app failures
- 🐛 Unreliable fax delivery
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- ⚠️ Deceptive free trial
- ⚠️ Lack of free faxing option

**Reported bugs**

- Faxes failing to send
- App crashing on launch
- Inconsistent fax status updates

**Requested features**

- Fax delivery confirmation
- Larger page limit for faxing
- More transparent pricing options


### PhoneTracker by Number App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonetracker-by-number-app/id6748314144)

Locate devices, share your location securely, and create private networks. Offers parental tools for light-touch control and enhanced safety features for family and friends. Premium unlocks unlimited tracking and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Track device location via link, Share one-time location, Create secure family networks, Parental monitoring tools, Location sharing control, Ad-free premium experience

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhoneTracker by Number App | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PhoneTracker by Number App | $8.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Fax free?

Smart Fax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PhoneTracker by Number App free?

PhoneTracker by Number App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Fax or PhoneTracker by Number App?

PhoneTracker by Number App is rated higher. Smart Fax averages 4.1 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while PhoneTracker by Number App averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Smart Fax or PhoneTracker by Number App have ads?

PhoneTracker by Number App shows ads; Smart Fax does not.

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