Comparison

Doc Scan vs FAX from iPhone

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

Head to head
About

Doc Scan

Transform your device into a portable scanner and PDF editor. Easily capture documents, extract text with OCR, fill forms, sign, and share in various formats. Organize, secure, and even fax your files.

Highlights
  • High-quality scanning with auto-detection
  • OCR text extraction (TXT, DOCX)
  • Edit, annotate, and sign PDFs
  • Password encryption for security
  • Share via email, fax, cloud storage
  • QR code scanning
  • Fax sending and receiving
Features
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Scan, OCR, Edit & Share PDF Documents with Ease Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful pocket scanner, PDF editor, and business card scanner. Quickly scan multi-page documents, recognize text, edit PDFs, fill forms, sign documents, scan business cards, and share files anytime, anywhere. Key Features ● High-Quality Scanning & OCR • Auto-detect document borders and correct perspective distortion • Enhance images by removing shadows and sharpening text • Extract text from scanned images with OCR and export as TXT or DOCX • Smart Formatting: The OCR function detects and restores font styles and colors on a line-by-line basis. ● Business Card Scanner • Scan business cards and automatically extract contact information with OCR • Save scanned business cards as searchable digital contacts within the app • Export contacts directly to the iOS Contacts app with a single tap ● Edit & Annotate • Fill out forms, highlight important details, or sign documents • Add text, lines, and images to scanned documents • Merge multiple scans into a single PDF ● Organize & Secure Your Documents • Easily search and manage files with folders and custom naming rules • Protect sensitive documents with password encryption ● Seamless Sharing & Cloud Integration • Share scans as PDF, JPEG, TXT, or DOCX via email, fax, SMB, WebDAV, and cloud storage (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Evernote, and more) • Print with AirPrint or save directly to Photos ● Advanced Features • Photo Collage: Combine multiple pages into a single sheet (for example, both sides of an ID card on one A4 page) • QR Code Scanner: Scan from the camera or photo library to open URLs, call phone numbers, send emails, or add contacts • Fax Anywhere: Send and receive faxes worldwide with real-time delivery status notifications ● Import & Export • Import PDFs and JPEGs from other apps or cloud storage • Export searchable PDFs • Export documents to iTunes, Reminders, and Apple, Google, or Outlook Calendars ● Receive Faxes (Non-Renewing Subscription) • Purchase a dedicated fax number to receive faxes • Disable fax reception whenever you no longer need to receive faxes Subscription Plans Unlock premium features with Bronze, Silver, or Gold plans, including: • Cloud Backup & Restore: Access previous versions of your documents anytime • Flexible monthly and annual subscription options • Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal price depends on the selected plan • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription before the trial ends Terms of Service: https://ifunplay.com/legal.html

About

FAX from iPhone

Send and receive faxes directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app transforms your device into a portable fax machine, supporting multiple file formats and international sending. Enjoy a free trial to experience convenient mobile faxing.

Highlights
  • Send and receive faxes internationally
  • Support for PDF, DOC, JPG, and more
  • Scan documents with your camera
  • Cloud integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Secure fax transmissions
  • Free fax trial available
Features
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FAX FROM YOUR IPHONE SpeedyFax makes it simple to send a fax directly from your iPhone. Scan a document with your camera or import a PDF from Files, iCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox. FAST FAX SENDING Send important documents in just a few steps: Scan or import your document Enter the fax number Tap Send BUILT FOR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS SpeedyFax is useful for sending: • Business documents • Legal forms • Medical records • Receipts and Contracts • Office paperwork SMART DOCUMENT TOOLS • Scan documents with your camera • Import PDFs from Files, iCloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox • Create clean fax-ready PDFs • Add professional cover pages • Track real-time fax delivery status • View fax history and retry failed faxes AI HELP FOR FAILED FAXES If a fax does not go through, SpeedyFax can help you understand what went wrong. With your permission, our AI assistant can review the issue, prioritize reporting the failed transmission to the business, and help you get your document delivered successfully. SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple ID account if you choose to upgrade. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://geodelic.net/Privacy.pdf Terms of Use: https://geodelic.net/Terms.pdf Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Doc Scan4 screens
FAX from iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FAX from iPhone at none against Doc Scan's shown. Doc Scan's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 2.3K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Doc Scan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FAX from iPhone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Doc Scan against 4.8 for FAX from iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doc Scan has 14K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Doc Scan's written reviews are positive against 93% of FAX from iPhone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doc Scan ships an update fortnightly, FAX from iPhone every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Doc Scan versus FAX from iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoc ScanFAX from iPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings)4.8 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews92.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better2.3K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size282 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIFUNPLAY CO., LTD.GEODELIC, L.L.C.

Customer experience

Doc Scan

All ratings14,085 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews457 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.6%

FAX from iPhone

All ratings2,319 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.2%

User reviews

Doc Scan

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient scanning
  • 📂 Effective file organization
  • ✉️ Seamless emailing
  • 🖨️ Reliable faxing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🔍 Difficult navigation after updates
  • 💰 Paid features behind paywall
  • 🖼️ Subpar image processing
  • 🗂️ Disorganized file management

FAX from iPhone

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Convenient faxing from anywhere
  • 🚀 Speedy transmission
  • 👍 Reliable service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with credits/billing
  • 🐛 Inconsistent free fax experience
  • 🐛 Unclear pricing and limitations

Bugs and requests

Doc Scan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lost files after updates
  • Unreliable faxing
  • Inconsistent scanning quality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved OCR capabilities
  • Batch scanning and processing
  • Integration with cloud storage
  • Advanced annotation tools

FAX from iPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to send faxes
  • Issues with uploading/scanning documents
  • Discrepancies in credit balances

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to upload documents directly from cloud storage
  • More payment options beyond in-app purchases
  • Clearer communication on free vs. paid features

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Doc Scan

Subscriptions3
  • DocScan Pro BRONZE (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • DocScan Pro SILVER (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • DocScan Pro GOLD (Monthly)$7.991 Month
One-time7
  • Fax Pack 1$0.99
  • 1 Fax Credit$0.99
  • 5 Fax Credit$4.99
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  • Fax No. For One Month$5.99
  • 10 Fax Credit$7.99
  • 20 Fax Credit$14.99
  • Upgrade to DocScan Pro$39.99
10 purchases

FAX from iPhone

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Fax Access - Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Premium Fax Service - Yearly$35.991 Year
One-time8
  • Pack of 10 Credits$0.99
  • Pack of 20 Credits$1.99
  • Pack of 50 Credits$2.99
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  • Pack of 100 Credits$4.99
  • Pack of 150 Credits$5.99
  • Pack of 250 Credits$9.99
  • Pack of 600 Credits$19.99
  • Pack of 2000 Credits$49.99

Questions

Is Doc Scan free?
Doc Scan 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, Doc Scan or FAX from iPhone?
Doc Scan and FAX from iPhone are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14K and 2.3K ratings respectively.
Do Doc Scan or FAX from iPhone have ads?
Doc Scan shows ads; FAX from iPhone does not.
Which is updated more often, Doc Scan or FAX from iPhone?
Doc Scan ships an update fortnightly, and FAX from iPhone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doc Scan was updated on September 25, 2026 and FAX from iPhone on September 26, 2026.

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