# eFax® Plus vs FAX from iPhone

The clearest difference is monetization model: FAX from iPhone at free with in-app purchases against eFax® Plus's subscription. FAX from iPhone also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 29%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). eFax® Plus's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 5.5K) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eFax® Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and FAX from iPhone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.7 for eFax® Plus against 4.6 for FAX from iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eFax® Plus has 29K ratings behind it against 5.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of eFax® Plus's written reviews are positive against 54% of FAX from iPhone's.

eFax® Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, FAX from iPhone every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | eFax® Plus | FAX from iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efax-plus-pro-protect/id399922064/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-from-iphone-send-doc/id1577102077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 5.5K |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **54.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | #80 |
| Size | 39 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Consensus Cloud Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610016493) | [OCTAGONLAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620674896) |

## What reviewers say

### eFax® Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efax-plus-pro-protect/id399922064)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable fax machine. Send and receive faxes securely from anywhere without needing a physical machine. Offers convenient faxing via the app, website, or email.

**Highlights:** Mobile faxing without a machine, Send and receive faxes from iPhone/iPad, Fax via app, website, or email, Secure and reliable document transmission, User-friendly online fax service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eFax – no renewal if canceled | $16.99 | per month |
| eFax – no renewal if canceled | $18.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go faxing
- 🚀 Fast and reliable faxing
- 👍 Helpful customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Faxes not being received or sent successfully
- App login issues and account problems
- Incompatibility with certain devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Ability to preview faxes before sending
- Option to block incoming fax numbers
- Easier subscription cancellation process
- Tiered pricing based on usage


### FAX from iPhone

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

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful fax machine. Send documents securely and efficiently from anywhere, anytime. Supports multiple file formats and provides delivery confirmation.

**Highlights:** Send faxes 24/7, Proof of fax delivery, Swift document scanning, Supports multiple file formats, Comprehensive fax history, Electronic signatures

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eFax® Plus free?

eFax® Plus 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, eFax® Plus or FAX from iPhone?

eFax® Plus is rated higher. eFax® Plus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while FAX from iPhone averages 4.6 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do eFax® Plus or FAX from iPhone have ads?

Neither eFax® Plus nor FAX from iPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eFax® Plus or FAX from iPhone?

eFax® Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and FAX from iPhone every 2 weeks. Most recently, eFax® Plus was updated on October 27, 2026 and FAX from iPhone on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, eFax® Plus or FAX from iPhone?

eFax® Plus currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and FAX from iPhone at #80. 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.*