Comparison

FAX from iPhone vs eSign App

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

Transform your mobile device into a portable fax machine. Scan documents, sign them digitally, and send faxes globally. Receive faxes directly within the app with your own dedicated number.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with built-in camera
  • Send faxes to any number worldwide
  • Receive faxes with a dedicated number
  • Digitally sign documents
  • Attach various file types
  • Track fax delivery status
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

Fax App turns your iPhone and iPad into a complete fax machine: scan, sign, and send faxes to any number worldwide — and get your own fax number to receive them right in the app. No fax machine, no landline, no account setup. SEND A FAX IN A MINUTE • Scan paper documents with the built-in camera scanner • Attach files: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, JPG, PNG, TIFF, HEIC, TXT, RTF, CSV • Add pages from Photos and Files, or share documents straight from Mail, Google Drive, Dropbox, and other apps • Pick recipients from your contacts — country codes are handled for you PREPARE DOCUMENTS LIKE A PRO • Sign with your finger right on the page — no printing, no rescanning • Draw and add text anywhere on the document • Reorder or remove pages before sending • Add a cover page with sender info, callback number, a note, and marks like Urgent or Confidential GET YOUR OWN FAX NUMBER • Pick a local number from hundreds of US & Canada options • Incoming faxes land right in the app — read, forward, or share them anywhere • Instant notifications the moment a fax arrives KNOW YOUR FAX ARRIVED • Live status for every fax: queued, sending, delivered • PDF delivery receipt with a confirmation code — real proof of delivery • Clear failure reasons (busy line, no answer) with one-tap retry STAY ORGANIZED • Complete history of sent and received faxes, with search • Drafts save automatically and sync, so you can start on iPhone and finish on iPad • Resend or forward any fax in two taps Whether it's a contract, a medical form, a tax document, or a lease — Fax App gets it there and gives you the receipt to prove it. Sending faxes and personal fax numbers require a Fax PRO subscription. --------------------------------- Subscription information: Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal price depends on the selected plan. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings at any time. Privacy Policy: https://doc.faxapp.store/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://doc.faxapp.store/legal/terms-and-conditions Questions? We're happy to help: support@faxapp.store * iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc.

About

eSign App

Transform your device into a powerful tool for signing PDF documents and other file types. Easily import, scan, sign, and share documents locally, or send them to others for their signatures. Integrates with popular cloud services for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Sign documents anywhere
  • Fill and edit documents
  • Create custom e-signatures
  • Import documents
  • Send documents for signing
  • Cloud service integration
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

eSign App will turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful instrument for e-signing PDF documents and other formats, and it also allows you to send documents for signature to another party. Quickly import or scan, add a signature, and share any document as a PDF or JPG file. You don’t need an Internet connection because all documents are stored locally on your device. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS: — Easily Sign Documents Anywhere — Fill and Edit Documents — Create Your e-Signature — Import Your Documents — Send Documents for Signing — Invite the Other Party to Sign — Work seamlessly with cloud services thanks to integrations with iCloud, Dropbox, Evernote, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive, and others. Subscription plans: • 1-week subscription with a 3-day trial version for $4.99 • 1-month subscription for $9.99 • 12-month subscription for $49.99 Note: Prices may vary by location. Subscription auto-renewal information: — A free trial period is available. — Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. — Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. — The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription. — The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current subscription. The cost depends on the selected plan. — Users can manage their subscriptions, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. — Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://e-sign.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://e-sign.co/terms For any questions or inquiries, please contact us at support@e-sign.co.

Screenshots

FAX from iPhone4 screens
eSign App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: FAX from iPhone at free with in-app purchases against eSign App's subscription. FAX from iPhone also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 1.5K). eSign App's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 54%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 $7.99 per 7 days and eSign App sells 9 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

eSign App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.6K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of FAX from iPhone's written reviews are positive against 85% of eSign App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAX from iPhone ships an update every 2 weeks, eSign App every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
FAX from iPhone versus eSign App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAX from iPhoneeSign App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.6K ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.6K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#88 — better#96
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOCTAGONLABMunicorn Limited

Customer experience

FAX from iPhone

All ratings5,547 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative45.3%

eSign App

All ratings1,509 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews366 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative13.4%

User reviews

FAX from iPhone

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Reliable and stable
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Innovative features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Fax delivery issues
  • 💰 Misleading pricing and subscription
  • 🔍 Lack of customer support

eSign App

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Efficient signing process
  • 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go document signing
  • 🔒 Secure document handling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficulty canceling subscription
  • 🐛 Unexpected charges/subscription renewals
  • 🐛 Limited functionality in free version
  • 🐛 Unresponsive customer support

Bugs and requests

FAX from iPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Faxes not being delivered
  • Blurry or unreadable faxes
  • Recurring billing issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to sign documents digitally
  • Clearer pricing and subscription details

eSign App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when uploading certain file types
  • Syncing issues between devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to easily cancel subscription
  • More customization options for signatures
  • Ability to add dates and annotations to signed documents

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FAX from iPhone

Subscriptions10
  • Full weekly access$7.997 Days
  • One Week Subscription$9.997 Days
  • One Week with trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • One Week with trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • One Week with Intro7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Full monthly access$19.991 Month
  • One Week Subscription$29.991 Month
  • Premium yearly access3 Days trial$74.991 Year
  • Premium yearly access$139.001 Year
  • One Year Subscription$249.001 Year
9 purchases

eSign App

Subscriptions9
  • Premium features3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium features3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium features$9.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Premium features3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium features$14.991 Month
  • The Documents Bundle 1 week3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • The Documents Bundle 1 month3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Electronic Signature Creator$49.991 Year
  • Premium features$69.991 Year

Questions

Is FAX from iPhone free?
FAX from iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eSign App free?
eSign App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FAX from iPhone or eSign App?
eSign App is rated higher. FAX from iPhone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while eSign App averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do FAX from iPhone or eSign App have ads?
Neither FAX from iPhone nor eSign App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAX from iPhone or eSign App?
FAX from iPhone ships an update every 2 weeks, and eSign App every 3 weeks. Most recently, FAX from iPhone was updated on November 7, 2026 and eSign App on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, FAX from iPhone or eSign App?
FAX from iPhone currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and eSign App at #96. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

Other comparisons