# eFax® Plus vs FAX from iPhone

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.

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.

## 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) | **[4.8 (374K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-from-iphone-send-doc-app/id978931264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29K | **374K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **83.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #72 | **#7** |
| Size | 39 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Consensus Cloud Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610016493) | [Municorn Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/380984285) |

## What reviewers say

### eFax® Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #72 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-app/id978931264)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Business, #95 Top Free · Business, #159 Top Grossing (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Faxes (1 week) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Faxes (1 week) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Faxes (1 week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Faxes | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Faxes | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Send And Receive | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Send And Receive | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Faxes | $24.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Send And Receive | $29.99 | per month |
| 100 credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 250 credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient faxing from phone
- ✅ Consistent service and quality
- 🚀 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 📤 Successful fax delivery notifications
- 💰 Cheaper than going to a store

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with stored fax images
- 🐛 Unsuccessful fax attempts
- 🗄️ Lack of fax history and records
- 🤔 Misleading 'free trial' offers

**Reported bugs**

- Faxes not reaching intended recipients
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Subscription charges not stopping after cancellation

**Requested features**

- 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


## 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?

FAX from iPhone is rated higher. eFax® Plus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while FAX from iPhone averages 4.8 from 374K 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 3 weeks. Most recently, eFax® Plus was updated on September 24, 2026 and FAX from iPhone on September 24, 2026.

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

eFax® Plus currently peaks at #72 in the App Store charts, and FAX from iPhone at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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