# Doc Scan Pro vs Fax App for iPhone

The clearest difference is price: Fax App for iPhone at Free against Doc Scan Pro's $39.99. Fax App for iPhone also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Doc Scan Pro's advantage is ratings volume (601 vs 12) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Fax App for iPhone is free to download; Doc Scan Pro costs $39.99 up front. Doc Scan Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Fax App for iPhone sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.8 for Doc Scan Pro against 4.8 for Fax App for iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doc Scan Pro has 601 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Doc Scan Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fax App for iPhone's.

Doc Scan Pro ships an update every 8 days, Fax App for iPhone every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doc Scan Pro | Fax App for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scan-pro-pdf-scanner/id478861246/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-app-for-iphone-send-faxes/id1661532921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **601** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 267 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [IFUNPLAY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342161243) | [Oleksandr Suprunenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644209512) |

## What reviewers say

### Doc Scan Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-scan-pro-pdf-scanner/id478861246)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

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

**Highlights:** High-quality scanning with auto-detection, OCR for text extraction and editing, Business card scanning and contact export, PDF editing, form filling, and signing, Secure document organization with folders, Seamless sharing via email, cloud, and fax, QR code scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DocScan Pro SILVER (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| DocScan Pro GOLD (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| DocScan Pro GOLD +  (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| DocScan Pro SILVER (Annually) | $44.99 | per year |
| DocScan Pro GOLD (Annually) | $57.99 | per year |
| Fax Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Fax Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fax Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Backup Restore | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Fax Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For One Month | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Fax Credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For Three Months | $12.99 | one-time |
| 20 Fax Credit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fax No. For Six Months | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great scanning tool
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 📁 Excellent for organizing documents
- 💾 Reliable and dependable
- 🔗 Convenient integration with cloud storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with OCR accuracy
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 💰 Complaints about recurring charges
- 📂 Frustrations with folder management
- 🔄 Sync issues across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes after recent updates
- Scanning issues with poor lighting or blurry images
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Unreliable faxing functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to password-protect scanned files
- Improved folder organization and color-coding
- Automatic file naming and better metadata handling
- Seamless sync across all devices
- Enhanced OCR capabilities


### Fax App for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-app-for-iphone-send-faxes/id1661532921)

Send and receive faxes directly from your iPhone or iPad. Supports various document formats and offers secure, trackable transmission. Ideal for staying connected with business partners on the go.

**Highlights:** Send faxes from iPhone/iPad, Supports PDF, DOC, JPG, PNG, TIFF, HTML, Send multiple documents, Track fax status and notifications, Fax history with tagging, Secure SSL encryption

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Week subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One week subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One month subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Month subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| One month subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| One year subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Year subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| One year subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doc Scan Pro free?

Doc Scan Pro costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Fax App for iPhone free?

Fax App for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doc Scan Pro or Fax App for iPhone?

Fax App for iPhone is rated higher. Doc Scan Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 601 ratings, while Fax App for iPhone averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Doc Scan Pro or Fax App for iPhone have ads?

Neither Doc Scan Pro nor Fax App for iPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doc Scan Pro or Fax App for iPhone?

Doc Scan Pro ships an update every 8 days, and Fax App for iPhone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doc Scan Pro was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fax App for iPhone on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*