Comparison

eFax® Plus vs iGate

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

Head to head
About

eFax® Plus

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
Currently charting
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Transform your iPhone into a portable mobile fax machine with the eFax® app. - Designed specifically for our eFax® Plus, eFax®Pro and eFax®Protect subscribers - Enjoy mobile faxing wherever you are without the need for a fax machine - Send and receive faxes directly from your iPhone or iPad. - Secure and reliable faxing ensures your documents are transmitted safely. - Hassle-free online fax service with a user-friendly interface - No set-up fees or long-term commitment FAQs Q. Can I send a fax from my iPhone? A. Yes, you can receive and send a fax from your iPhone using the eFax® app. Simply download the app, register your account, and start faxing. Q. What is eFax® A. eFax® is the official digital, cloud-based fax brand service, that enables you to fax online without requiring a physical fax machine, supplies or dedicated phone line. Q. Does eFax® offer other online faxing options beside the mobile app? A. Yes. eFax subscribers can also send and receive faxes from the eFax web portal and even fax by email with no fax machine required. Q. Is there a free fax app for iPhone? A. The eFax® mobile app is included at no extra cost with an eFax® subscription. New users can download the app and sign up through iTunes (USA only) or the eFax® website. Q. Why choose eFax® A. eFax® is the official online fax brand and a global online fax leader serving 25M+ users since 1995 eFax® subscription details: The $16.99 (USD) monthly subscription fee includes a personal fax number and 300 fax pages per month. The fee will be charged through iTunes when you confirm your purchase in the app. You can manage your subscription in your iTunes account. Your monthly subscription will renew automatically unless your subscription is canceled in your iTunes account by turning off auto-renew 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged $16.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. No cancellation of the current month allowed during the active subscription period. For further terms and conditions see https://www.efax.com/legal#agreement. Download the eFax® faxing app and start faxing in minutes

About

iGate

Features
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iGate – AI顔認証による勤怠管理ソリューション 【アプリ概要】 iGate Goは、AI技術を活用した顔認証による勤怠管理アプリです。 単なる打刻ツールではなく、シフト・予約管理アプリ「iWorkly」や、 清掃・ホテル管理システム「iSeisou」と連携するiWorklyエコシステムの一部として設計されています。 本アプリは、個人事業主から中小企業、大企業まで、 業種や規模を問わず導入可能なB2B向け勤怠管理プラットフォームです。 【主な機能】 ・AIによる顔登録・認証 高精度なAIエンジンにより、顔登録および勤怠打刻をスムーズかつ迅速に行えます。 ・不正防止対策 打刻時に顔画像および位置情報(GPS)を記録し、 なりすましや不正打刻を防止します。 ・マルチデバイス対応 スマートフォンおよびタブレット(iPad)に対応。 店舗やオフィスの入口に設置する据え置き端末としても利用可能です。 ・多言語対応 日本語・英語・ベトナム語など、 グローバルな職場環境に対応しています。 ・柔軟な導入(B2B設計) 本アプリは特定の企業専用ではなく、 複数の企業・組織で利用可能なB2B向け設計です。 導入後は、各企業の管理者によってユーザーアカウントが発行され、 業務利用が開始されます。 【iWorklyエコシステムとの連携】 iGate Goで記録された勤怠データは、 iWorkly(スケジュール管理)や iSeisou(清掃・ホテル管理)とリアルタイムで連携し、 業務効率化と運用管理の最適化を支援します。 【プライバシーとセキュリティ】 私たちは、ユーザーのプライバシーと個人情報の保護を最優先に考えています。 ・顔データは、勤怠管理および本人確認の目的のみに使用されます ・データは、セキュリティ対策を施した環境で安全に管理されます ・ユーザーの同意なく、第三者にデータを提供することはありません 詳細については、プライバシーポリシーをご確認ください。

Screenshots

eFax® Plus4 screens
iGate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iGate at none against eFax® Plus's 3. eFax® Plus's advantage is chart position (#77 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. eFax® Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. iGate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eFax® Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, iGate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
eFax® Plus versus iGate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereFax® PlusiGate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (29K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConsensus Cloud Solutions LLCISEISOU K.K.

Bugs and requests

eFax® Plus

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

iGate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

eFax® Plus

Subscriptions2
  • eFax – no renewal if canceled$16.991 Month
  • eFax – no renewal if canceled1 Month trial2 variants$18.991 Month
None

iGate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eFax® Plus free?
eFax® Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iGate free?
iGate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eFax® Plus or iGate have ads?
Neither eFax® Plus nor iGate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eFax® Plus or iGate?
eFax® Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and iGate every 3 months. Most recently, eFax® Plus was updated on October 15, 2026 and iGate on October 7, 2026.

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