# Scanner Pro vs FAX from iPhone

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scanner Pro at 335K against FAX from iPhone's 2.3K. Scanner Pro also leads on chart position (#18 vs unranked). FAX from iPhone's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner Pro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FAX from iPhone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scanner Pro against 4.8 for FAX from iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner Pro has 335K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Scanner Pro's written reviews are positive against 93% of FAX from iPhone's.

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, FAX from iPhone every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Pro | FAX from iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (335K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pro-scan-to-pdf/id333710667/reviews)** | [4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-from-iphone-send-document/id1211097835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **335K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | **92.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 271 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [GEODELIC, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164866098) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pro-scan-to-pdf/id333710667)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Business, #203 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Transform your device into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and IDs. Convert images to PDFs, organize your files with smart features, and share them easily. Includes OCR and QR code scanning for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** High-quality document scanning, Convert to PDF, OCR and full-text search, QR code scanning, Automatic border detection and image correction, Cloud storage integration, Edit and annotate scans

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Expense Report | $4.99 | per month |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $6.99 | per month |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Scanner Pro Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fax Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent scanning quality
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💾 Seamless cloud integration
- 🌟 Consistently great over the years
- 🔍 Accurate edge detection and cropping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- ⚠️ Unreliable cloud sync and file management
- 🔍 Struggles with low-quality or angled documents
- 💤 Slow performance with large documents
- 🙅‍♀️ Intrusive advertising and upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of scanned documents
- Inconsistent iCloud sync and storage
- Cropping and alignment issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to create subfolders
- Improved OCR accuracy, especially for receipts
- Direct import of emailed documents
- Customizable naming and organization options
- Faster cloud sync and better offline access


### FAX from iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-from-iphone-send-document/id1211097835)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Fax Access - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Fax Service - Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Pack of 10 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 20 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 150 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 250 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 600 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2000 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner Pro free?

Scanner Pro 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, Scanner Pro or FAX from iPhone?

Scanner Pro is rated higher. Scanner Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 335K ratings, while FAX from iPhone averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Scanner Pro or FAX from iPhone have ads?

Neither Scanner Pro nor FAX from iPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner Pro or FAX from iPhone?

Scanner Pro ships an update fortnightly, and FAX from iPhone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scanner Pro was updated on September 27, 2026 and FAX from iPhone on September 26, 2026.

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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.*