Comparison

WritePDF for iPhone vs SecurelyFax

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

Head to head
About

WritePDF for iPhone

This app offers robust PDF editing and conversion capabilities, typically found on desktop computers, directly on your iPhone. It allows for comprehensive document management, including form filling, annotation, and merging various file types into PDFs. Changes made are fully compatible across different platforms.

Highlights
  • Modify PDFs with shapes and text
  • Fill and sign PDF forms
  • Highlight and add links
  • Global file search
  • Organize PDF pages
  • Convert and merge various file types to PDF
  • Full-featured printing
Features
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WritePDF for the iPhone is more than just a common annotation tool, it is a powerful PDF modification/printing tool that is usually reserved for computers. Move beyond ordinary PDF viewing, form filling, PDF modification & annotation. WritePDF is the first app that brings together both ease of use and the sophistication needed for managing PDFs, word files, spreadsheets and many other documents on the iPhone. WritePDF is also the first app to be fully compatible with PDF readers on Mac & PC, any changes made to a PDF on an iPhone will be reflected when opened on a computer and vice versa. With the most powerful PDF modification and viewing engine ever made, WritePDF stands heads and shoulders above the rest! WritePDF is created & bought to you by one of the top business app companies - with years of iOS app experience from 2008, EuroSmartz is unrivaled when it comes to apps for use in business. - "WritePDF is by far the most powerful app of it's kind available on the app store today" - "I can finally merge non PDF documents into a PDF and leave notes for all of my colleagues" - "Form filling is made so easy with WritePDF, I have just applied for a new bank account using my iPhone" Main Features √ Modifying PDFs > Add arrows, circles, squares and other shapes to a PDF > Fill in PDF forms & add text > Use Highlighter to highlight single words or entire sections > Add web page links to words or sections of text > Transfer PDFs to & from other apps using "Open in.." > Fully compatible with most PC, Mac & iOS App PDF viewers, shows all changes > Insert pictures to a PDF > Quickly & seamlessly transfer PDFs or files from Pages, Numbers or Keynote using Open in √ Global Search > Search for keywords or phrases in ALL files stored within WPDF without opening them > Search results displayed as tapable links √ PDF Page Organization > Move, delete or add pages > Add, delete, rotate, copy/paste & rearrange pages > Add selected pages to an existing PDF from docs, spreadsheets or other files > Drag deleted pages back into document √ Form Filling > Easily fill in PDF forms, even with multiple fields and boxes > Save your signature in the app and reuse when needed > Email/print completed form right from within the app √ PDF Conversion & Merging > View/Convert/Merge Microsoft Office files, Photos, PDFs, Contacts, Web Pages, Email & Email attachments as well as many more file formats > Create a single PDF from multiple files even if they are a different format (i.e. merge a Word file with a Pages document with an existing PDF etc) > Save Web pages as PDFs > Print or convert PDFs from other apps using Open in or other methods √ Full featured Printing > Print direct to most existing WiFi or shared printers, or use the free printer software for ALL printers. > Print from Pages, Numbers or Keynote extremely quickly & easily without the need for an AirPrint printer using Open in > Print to all printers via your Mac or PC > Print remotely via 3G/EDGE or Google Cloud Print √ Reminders & Keywords > Set a reminder for a particular file, PDF or document > Add keyword metadata to any file for easy searching √ Cloud Services & Email > Save attachments directly from Mail to WritePDF > CloudMe, Box.net, Dropbox, Google Docs, iDisk, FTP, WebDAV all supported √ Copy Documents from your Mac or PC > Mount your iPhone as a network disk on your Mac/PC QUICK HELP - if you need it.

About

SecurelyFax

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SecurelyFax is the modern, HIPAA-eligible fax app built for healthcare providers, legal professionals, real estate agents, and businesses who need to send and receive faxes securely — right from their iPhone. No fax machine. No clunky hardware. Just fast, reliable, encrypted faxing from your pocket. WHY SECURELYFAX? BANK-LEVEL SECURITY Faxes are AES-256 encrypted at rest with AWS KMS and transmitted over TLS 1.2+. Passwords are protected with Argon2id. Your documents are protected at every step. HIPAA-ELIGIBLE Built for healthcare, legal, and financial professionals who need compliant, auditable document transmission. BAA available on the HIPAA tier. SEND FROM PHOTOS, PDFs, OR THE BUILT-IN SCANNER Pick a PDF from Files, attach a photo from your Library, or scan paper documents with the built-in camera scanner (auto-edge detection and perspective correction). Add a cover sheet — it renders as page 1 right inside the document ordering window so you see exactly what the recipient will receive. GET YOUR OWN DEDICATED FAX NUMBER Order a permanent dedicated US fax number on any paid plan. Send and receive on a real fax line that belongs to you alone. REAL-TIME DELIVERY TRACKING Know the moment your fax lands. Track delivery status, page counts, timestamps, and per-fax transmission history. AI-ASSISTED INBOX Each received fax is auto-classified and a short summary is generated so you can triage without opening every page. Sender, page count, and key fields are extracted into the fax detail card. CLOUD ARCHIVE & FAX HISTORY Full inbox + outbox in the cloud, accessible from any device. Configurable retention on paid plans, up to 7 years on the HIPAA tier. REST API FOR DEVELOPERS Per-user revocable API keys let you wire fax sending into your own systems. Programmatic send, inbound webhooks, and HMAC-signed delivery notifications. EMAIL-TO-FAX Email send@securelyfax.com from your registered address with a PDF attached and we'll fax it. Confirmation comes back to your inbox. CRM & WORKFLOW INTEGRATIONS Every fax can land as a row, task, or note in your CRM or PM tool — Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Airtable, Notion, monday.com, ClickUp, Asana, Smartsheet, Zendesk, Freshdesk, Help Scout, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and more. Connect from the web dashboard. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Instant push when a fax is received. No more refreshing the app. SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT PRICING Free pay-as-you-go: 7¢ per outbound page, no monthly fee. Paid plans from $7.99/month with included pages and a dedicated number. Add credits anytime via the App Store. PERFECT FOR: • Doctors, nurses, and healthcare teams needing a HIPAA-eligible fax • Attorneys, paralegals, and law firms sending legal documents • Real estate agents transmitting contracts and disclosures • Accountants and tax professionals handling sensitive financial documents • Small businesses replacing their old fax machine • Anyone who needs to send or receive a fax from their phone Trusted by professionals across healthcare, law, real estate, and finance who need a fast, secure, and affordable way to fax — without the machine. Download SecurelyFax today and start faxing in minutes — free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://securelyfax.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://securelyfax.com/privacy

Screenshots

WritePDF for iPhone4 screens
SecurelyFax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SecurelyFax at Free against WritePDF for iPhone's $2.99. WritePDF for iPhone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

SecurelyFax is free to download; WritePDF for iPhone costs $2.99 up front. SecurelyFax sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. WritePDF for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
WritePDF for iPhone versus SecurelyFax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWritePDF for iPhoneSecurelyFax
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdEric Sullivan

Bugs and requests

WritePDF for iPhone

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes frequently, especially after updates
  • Files deleted without warning
  • Changes cannot be undone
  • Text editing and marking tools malfunction
  • Printing takes excessive time
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  • Blank files created when copying PDFs
  • PDF display width inconsistencies
  • Trial version blocks all functionality
  • Unexpected automatic upgrades without clear pricing
  • File duplication issues when exporting to cloud

Requested features

10 requests
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Font color customization options
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Voice memo recording capability
  • Universal app purchase across devices
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  • File organization and folder management improvements
  • Backup to Google Drive
  • Reduce or eliminate upgrade prompts
  • Dropbox integration (mentioned as desired)
  • Improved text editing capabilities

SecurelyFax

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WritePDF for iPhone

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

SecurelyFax

Subscriptions2
  • SecurelyFax Business$24.991 Month
  • SecurelyFax HIPAA$49.991 Month
One-time8
  • 24-Hour Private Number$3.00
  • Fax Credits $5$5.00
  • 48-Hour Private Number$5.00
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  • Fax Credits $10$10.00
  • Fax Credits $25$25.00
  • Fax Credits $50$50.00
  • Fax Credits $100$100.00
  • Fax Credits $250$250.00

Questions

Is WritePDF for iPhone free?
WritePDF for iPhone costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SecurelyFax free?
SecurelyFax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WritePDF for iPhone or SecurelyFax have ads?
Neither WritePDF for iPhone nor SecurelyFax shows ads.

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