Comparison

HylaFAX Lite vs MobyFon

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

Head to head
About

HylaFAX Lite

This application connects to a HylaFAX server to manage fax jobs. It allows users to submit PDF and TIF files as faxes, view received faxes, and manage outbound queues. Requires a HylaFAX server to function.

Highlights
  • Connect to HylaFAX servers
  • Submit PDF/TIF files as faxes
  • View and share received faxes
  • Manage outbound fax queues
  • Add unlimited server accounts
  • Access fax files via iTunes
Features
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Important: This app must be used with a HylaFAX (Open Source) or HylaFAX Enterprise server. If you don't have access to one of these servers, you will not be able to use this app. This app allows you to: - Keep track of your HylaFAX server's current status - Submit PDF and TIF files from other apps as fax jobs to your HylaFAX server - View received faxes and share them in PDF format - List and cancel jobs in the outbound queue - Use iTunes File Sharing to access the fax files you've downloaded onto your device - Add an unlimited number of HylaFAX server accounts NOTE: In order to access a HylaFAX server on a private network (ie. LAN), a specially configured firewall (or VPN) may be required if you're trying to connect remotely. For details on HylaFAX servers, visit: http://www.hylafax.org http://www.ifax.com

About

MobyFon

Make calls using your home landline number and service from your smartphone. Stay reachable everywhere with your fixed-line number. This app allows seamless integration of your landline service with your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Use landline number on smartphone
  • Mobile reachability with landline number
  • Integrates landline service with mobile
  • Easy to use interface
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Mit MobyFon telefonieren Sie einfach über Ihrem Festnetzanschluss und Ihrer Festnetznummer mit Ihrem Smartphone. Mit MobyFon sind Sie überall unter Ihrer Festnetznummer mobil erreichbar.

Screenshots

HylaFAX Lite4 screens
MobyFon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MobyFon at Free against HylaFAX Lite's $9.99. MobyFon also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 67%). HylaFAX Lite's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

MobyFon is free to download; HylaFAX Lite costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HylaFAX Lite ships an update every 10 months, MobyFon every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HylaFAX Lite versus MobyFon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHylaFAX LiteMobyFon
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB109 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperiFAX Solutions, Inc.wilhelm.tel GmbH

Customer experience

HylaFAX Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

MobyFon

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

HylaFAX Lite

No in-app purchases

None

MobyFon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HylaFAX Lite free?
HylaFAX Lite costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MobyFon free?
MobyFon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HylaFAX Lite or MobyFon have ads?
Neither HylaFAX Lite nor MobyFon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HylaFAX Lite or MobyFon?
HylaFAX Lite ships an update every 10 months, and MobyFon every 3 months. Most recently, HylaFAX Lite was updated on June 1, 2026 and MobyFon on July 24, 2026.

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