Comparison

Printing for iPhone vs Fax from iPhone

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Printing for iPhone

Print photos, web pages, and various document types from your device to a wide range of printers. Supports networked and shared printers without extra software. Import files from your computer or cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Print photos, web pages, and documents
  • Supports PDF, Word, Excel, and more
  • Connect to networked or shared printers
  • Transfer files via web browser or iTunes
  • Print from cloud storage (MobileMe, Dropbox)
  • Capture and print images from camera/album
Features
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Printing for iPhone enables easy printing of photos, web pages, and various document types. "I have been trying to find an app to print from my iphone4s & out of the many I tried from iTunes this one is different, it actually works!! great to be able to have a free app to check you can print and only pay when you for the full app once you know it defiantely does as it says it will, highly recommend." - Labs42, May 13, 2012 "AWESOME APP. This app is great for using printers that can't be found with air print. It allows you to search for printers to add using wifi, or even manually enter a printer. 10 stars." - D, Dec 9, 2011 "FANTASTIC. This app did have an initial learning phase but everything is explained quite nicely in the help section. And once I understood the ropes, I can print almost everything I want ( haven't found anything yet which I haven't been able to print actually ). Highly recommended." - Ipad atheist turned devotee, Nov 23, 2011 "I can't stop using this app. Regards." - G, Sep 25, 2011 "WOW SWEET FOR NETWORK FILE PRINTING. Networked HP Photosmart 7960 on Jetdirect. I am able to print my MS documents, PDFs, etc from my file shares via Netportal ! Downloader works well for web page printing. Email attachment printing is sweet!" - T, Jul 22, 2011 FEATURES • View/print many document types, including PDF, Word, Excel, bitmap, TIFF, text, HTML, Open Office, GIF, and encapsulated PostScript. • Create new text documents. • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Print to networked or shared printers. No additional software is necessary. This app includes support for over 1,400 printers from HP, Epson, Canon, Samsung, Brother, Lexmark, Xerox, Ricoh, Oki, Kyocera, Infotec, NRG, Lanier, and many more! • Print remote files on MobileMe, Box.net, or Dropbox, or download them into this app. • Print web-based files or download them into this app. • Capture and process images from your onboard camera or photo album. DOES THIS APP SUPPORT MY PRINTER? See the list of printer models this app supports at http://www.ndilitechnologies.com/help.html. HOW DO I USE THIS APP TO PRINT FROM MY OTHER APPS? Import the files from your other iPhone/iPad apps into this app, and then use this app to print them. iPad/iPhone's iOS is designed such that each app you install is given its own storage space. There is no centralized (shared) storage space on your device. This means that this app's proprietary printing engine only works within this app. To say it another way: the iOS does not support/allow third party system-wide drivers. The iOS cannot use this app to print files within another app's storage space—for example, files stored in Pages, Numbers, Safari, Notes, Mail, etc. Therefore, files created in other apps must be imported into this app. HOW DO I IMPORT FILES INTO THIS APP? • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Use iTunes to upload files into this app. • Use a WebDAV server to transfer files. • Email a file to yourself. Then, open the Mail app, press and hold down the attachment until the "Open In..." menu appears. Select this app from the list of apps displayed. Optional Toll Free Number Subscription Notes (for fax/voicemail receipt): • Title: Toll-Free Number Subscription • Length: 1,3, 6 or 12 month options • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at purchase confirmation • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy: https://www.ndilitechnologies.com/privacy.html • Terms of use: https://www.ndilitechnologies.com/termsofuse.html

About

Fax from iPhone

Send documents and scanned pages as faxes directly from your iPhone or iPad. Supports various file formats and offers a built-in scanner for easy document digitization. Enjoy reliable and ad-free faxing for professionals, students, and anyone needing quick document transmission.

Highlights
  • Send faxes from iPhone/iPad
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Supports PDF, Word, and image formats
  • Preview before sending
  • Send to local and international destinations
  • Ad-free faxing experience
Features
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Fax from iPhone or iPad without looking for a fax machine. RocketFax helps you scan, import, preview, send, receive, and track faxes in one simple app. Use it when a business, clinic, school, bank, insurer, government office, or real estate agent still needs documents by fax. Send documents in a few taps Add a PDF, photo, scanned page, or document from Files. Enter the recipient's fax number, review the final fax, and send it from your device. RocketFax keeps the flow focused so you can finish quickly and move on. Receive faxes with a dedicated number Choose a fax number for incoming documents and use RocketFax as your mobile fax inbox. Received faxes appear in the app as PDFs, ready to open, share, export, or keep for your records. Built-in document scanner Turn paper forms, letters, receipts, IDs, signed pages, and handwritten notes into fax-ready documents with your camera. Scan multiple pages, combine files, and prepare everything before sending. Cover pages and drafts Create a clean cover page when your fax needs sender details, recipient details, subject, or a short message. Draft support helps you come back later without losing your documents, recipient, or cover page work. Preview before sending Check pages before they leave your device. RocketFax lets you review the document, page count, recipient, and delivery details so mistakes are easier to catch before you send. Track fax status Keep sent faxes in History and follow their status from queued to sending to delivered or failed. Push notifications can help you know when a fax status changes. Useful for everyday fax needs RocketFax is made for people who need to send real documents fast: medical forms, insurance paperwork, legal documents, signed contracts, school forms, invoices, claims, tax documents, applications, authorizations, and business records. Why RocketFax - Send faxes from iPhone or iPad - Receive faxes in a dedicated inbox - Choose a dedicated fax number - Scan paper documents with the camera - Import PDFs, photos, and document files - Add cover pages when needed - Preview documents before sending - Save drafts and resume later - Track fax delivery status - Open, share, export, or resend documents Subscription RocketFax offers auto-renewable subscription options for fax service access. Pricing and subscription details are shown in the app and on the App Store purchase sheet before confirmation. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. By using RocketFax, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://rocketfax-acedb.web.app/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://rocketfax-acedb.web.app/terms.html Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings after purchase.

Screenshots

Printing for iPhone4 screens
Fax from iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fax from iPhone at 100% against Printing for iPhone's 26%. Fax from iPhone also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.8). Printing for iPhone's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Fax from iPhone is free to download; Printing for iPhone costs $4.99 up front. Printing for iPhone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Fax from iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fax from iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Printing for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fax from iPhone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printing for iPhone ships an update every 4 months, Fax from iPhone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Printing for iPhone versus Fax from iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinting for iPhoneFax from iPhone
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (6 ratings)4.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings613 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNdili Technologies, Inc.Hermine Matevosyan

Customer experience

Printing for iPhone

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative67.2%

Fax from iPhone

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Printing for iPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when printing certain file types
  • Printer not recognized despite being connected
  • Printed documents cut off or misaligned

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expand printer driver support
  • Improve print quality settings
  • Add email printing functionality
  • Simplify setup and configuration
  • Provide better customer support

Fax from iPhone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Printing for iPhone

Subscriptions3
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$14.991 Month
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$79.996 Months
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$149.991 Year
One-time7
  • FaxPack 4 - with 4 Fax Units$0.99
  • Business Cover Sheet with placeholders for your business info$0.99
  • FaxPack 21 - with 21 Fax Units (including 1 bonus)$4.99
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  • FaxPack 44 - with 44 Fax Units (including 4 bonus)$9.99
  • 1-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number$14.99
  • FaxPack 90 - with 90 Fax Units (including 10 bonus)$19.99
  • 3-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number$39.99
3 purchases

Fax from iPhone

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 1 Month$7.991 Month
  • 1 Year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Printing for iPhone free?
Printing for iPhone costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Fax from iPhone free?
Fax from iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Printing for iPhone or Fax from iPhone?
Fax from iPhone is rated higher. Printing for iPhone averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Fax from iPhone averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.
Do Printing for iPhone or Fax from iPhone have ads?
Neither Printing for iPhone nor Fax from iPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Printing for iPhone or Fax from iPhone?
Printing for iPhone ships an update every 4 months, and Fax from iPhone every 2 months. Most recently, Printing for iPhone was updated on November 1, 2026 and Fax from iPhone on October 30, 2026.

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