eFax® Plus vs FAX from iPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
FAX from iPhone
Send and receive faxes directly from your iPhone or iPad without needing a physical fax machine. This app allows you to scan documents, upload various file types, and track the status of your sent faxes. It offers a dedicated number for receiving faxes globally.
- Send faxes from iPhone/iPad
- Receive faxes with dedicated number
- Advanced document scanner
- Supports PDF, DOC, JPG, PNG, TIFF, HTML
- Combine multiple documents
- Track sent document status
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Send & receive faxes from iPhone or iPad on the go. Fast and easy! No Fax Machine Required! Send any document everywhere. NO need to use an old school fax machine or go to a fax office. Key Features: Powerful fax app: - Fax from iPhone in 90+ international countries; - Advanced document scanner & image processing; - Best possible quality achieved no matter what types of documents you use; - Combine multiple documents into a single fax; - Preview any document before sending; Receiving faxes: - Dedicated number to receive faxes; - Receive faxes from anywhere in the world; Upload any types of documents: - Send just about any file type as a fax (PDF, DOC, JPG, PNG & TIFF, HTML); - Create new documents with images as you go (Photo Gallery, Camera); - Import any types of documents (Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive, Box or any other source). Try powerful tracking: - Track sent documents status via fax app. Note, please: ------------------ For free: 1. Download for free and streamline your faxing without ads; 2. Prepare and process documents at no charge; 3. Try it out by sending a demo fax to any number for free. Ongoing fax services require an Active subscription. *Opt for an annual subscription and save up to 52% compared to weekly payments. ------------------ Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase; - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period; - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan; - 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://comfax.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://comfax.com/terms/ For any questions or inquiries, please get in touch: support@comfax.com * iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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Verdict
eFax® Plus and FAX from iPhone both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of FAX from iPhone's written reviews are positive against 29% of eFax® Plus's. FAX from iPhone also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (374K vs 29K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. eFax® Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and FAX from iPhone sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.8 for FAX from iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FAX from iPhone has 374K ratings behind it against 29K, 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 83% of FAX from iPhone's.
eFax® Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, FAX from iPhone every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | eFax® Plus | FAX from iPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (29K ratings) | 4.8 (374K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | 83.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29K | 374K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #73 | #6 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Consensus Cloud Solutions LLC | Municorn Limited |
Customer experience
eFax® Plus
FAX from iPhone
User reviews
eFax® Plus
From 29K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go faxing
- 🚀 Fast and reliable faxing
- 👍 Helpful customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
FAX from iPhone
From 374K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient faxing from phone
- ✅ Consistent service and quality
- 🚀 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 📤 Successful fax delivery notifications
- 💰 Cheaper than going to a store
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with stored fax images
- 🐛 Unsuccessful fax attempts
- 🗄️ Lack of fax history and records
- 🤔 Misleading 'free trial' offers
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
FAX from iPhone
Reported bugs
3 issues- Faxes not reaching intended recipients
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Subscription charges not stopping after cancellation
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to preview sent faxes
- Option to pay per fax instead of subscription
- Fax receiving capability
- Better organization of fax history
- Improved image quality and resolution
In-app purchases
eFax® Plus
- eFax – no renewal if canceled$16.991 Month
- eFax – no renewal if canceled1 Month trial2 variants$18.991 Month
FAX from iPhone
- Unlimited Faxes (1 week)$3.997 Days
- Unlimited Faxes (1 week)$5.997 Days
- Unlimited Faxes (1 week)$7.997 Days
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- Unlimited Faxes$7.997 Days
- Unlimited Faxes2 variants$9.997 Days
- Unlimited Send And Receive2 variants$9.997 Days
- Unlimited Send And Receive7 Days trial$14.997 Days
- Unlimited Faxes$24.991 Month
- Unlimited Send And Receive$29.991 Month
- 100 credits$5.99
- 250 credits$9.99
Questions
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