# FAX from iPhone vs eSign App

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.

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.

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.

FAX from iPhone ships an update every 2 weeks, eSign App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FAX from iPhone | eSign App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-from-iphone-send-doc/id1577102077/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-app-sign-pdf-documents/id6446249178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | #101 |
| Size | 15 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OCTAGONLAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620674896) | [Municorn Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/380984285) |

## What reviewers say

### FAX from iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-from-iphone-send-doc/id1577102077)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full weekly access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week with trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week with trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week with Intro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full monthly access | $19.99 | per month |
| One Week Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium yearly access | $74.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly access | $139.00 | per year |
| One Year Subscription | $249.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Faxes not being delivered
- Blurry or unreadable faxes
- Recurring billing issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to sign documents digitally
- Clearer pricing and subscription details


### eSign App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esign-app-sign-pdf-documents/id6446249178)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $14.99 | per month |
| The Documents Bundle 1 week | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| The Documents Bundle 1 month | $39.99 | per month |
| Electronic Signature Creator | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when uploading certain file types
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 11, 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 #101. 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.*