# 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 update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). eFax® Plus's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 6K) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 8 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 4.7 for Fax from iPhone. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of eFax® Plus's written reviews are positive against 31% of Fax from iPhone's.

eFax® Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, Fax from iPhone every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 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) | [4.7 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-from-iphone-send-docs/id6535690934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 6K |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **30.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #78 | **#76** |
| Size | 39 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Consensus Cloud Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610016493) | [oct](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734239566) |

## What reviewers say

### eFax® Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #78 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-docs/id6535690934)

**Currently charting:** #76 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 proof of delivery.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro for one week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Intro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro for one week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| One Month Intro | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro yearly access | $139.00 | per year |
| Pro yearly | $249.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Reliable and mature software
- 🚀 Straight to the point and user-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🚫 False advertisement of being free

**Reported bugs**

- Won't send anything out
- Doesn't work after payment

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually create new modes
- Option to delete the app


## 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 and Fax from iPhone are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 29K and 6K ratings respectively.

### 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 9 days. Most recently, eFax® Plus was updated on September 25, 2026 and Fax from iPhone on September 25, 2026.

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

eFax® Plus currently peaks at #78 in the App Store charts, and Fax from iPhone at #76. 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.*