Comparison

Backdrop Alive vs Send 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

Backdrop Alive

Features
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Backdrop Alive is the official companion app for AR-enabled backdrops from Backdrop.com and TradeShowBooth.com. Designed for trade shows, retail activations, and live events, the app transforms static displays into dynamic, interactive experiences that attract attention and drive engagement. With a quick scan, attendees can unlock animations, play branded mini-games, and receive custom rewards such as discounts, samples or other gifts—making your booth both memorable and shareable. Beyond audience interaction, Backdrop Alive helps brands capture leads effortlessly. Each scan is linked to a specific backdrop and event, allowing for detailed tracking and performance analysis. Built-in analytics offer insight into engagement metrics, helping you measure success and optimize your displays over time. The app also includes access to a growing AR game library, giving you more ways to engage your audience and drive real-time participation. Note: Requires AR-enabled backdrops from Backdrop.com or TradeShowBooth.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Send FAX from iPhone

Transform your iPhone into a portable fax machine. Easily send documents worldwide from your device, supporting various file types and offering real-time status updates and secure transmission. Archive your sent faxes for convenient reference.

Highlights
  • Send faxes worldwide
  • Import documents from various sources
  • Supports multiple file types (PDF, images, Word)
  • Real-time fax delivery status
  • Secure document transmission
  • Archive and history of sent faxes
  • Preview and edit documents before sending
Features
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Transform your iPhone into a portable fax machine with Fax App: Send Faxes from iPhone! Whether you need to send documents quickly to a business partner, legal firm, or government agency, this app makes faxing on-the-go easy, fast, and secure. Key Features: Send Faxes Worldwide: Send faxes to different countries directly from your iPhone. Document Import: Easily import files from your camera roll, email, cloud storage, or take a photo of your document. Multiple File Types: Supports PDFs, images (JPEG, PNG), Word documents, and more. Real-Time Fax Status: Get instant updates on the delivery status of your fax—sent, received, or failed. Secure Transmission: All faxes are securely transmitted to ensure your documents reach their destination safely. Archive & History: Keep track of all your sent faxes in one place for easy reference. Preview & Edit: View your document before sending and make necessary adjustments like cropping, resizing, or rotating. Intuitive & User-Friendly: Designed for ease of use with a simple interface for sending faxes in just a few taps. Say goodbye to bulky fax machines and inconvenient trips to fax service centers. With Fax App: Send Faxes from iPhone, sending documents is as easy as sending an email! Download now and experience the convenience of faxing anytime, anywhere! Our app offers premium subscription features. If you decide to purchase premium features, your subscription will be charged to your Apple account. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription term, unless you turn off auto-renewal. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase, but must do so within 24 hours before the end of your current subscription term to avoid renewal. If you don’t purchase premium fucntions you can continue to use app for free Terms and Conditions https://toolieapps.com/fax-terms/ Privacy Policy https://toolieapps.com/fax-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Backdrop Alive4 screens
Send FAX from iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Backdrop Alive at none against Send FAX from iPhone's shown. Send FAX from iPhone's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Backdrop Alive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $100.00 per year and Send FAX from iPhone sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backdrop Alive ships an update every 2 months, Send FAX from iPhone fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Backdrop Alive versus Send FAX from iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackdrop AliveSend FAX from iPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—28.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#157 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size360 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbacusToolie Apps LTD

Bugs and requests

Backdrop Alive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Send FAX from iPhone

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Faxes not successfully sent
  • Lack of delivery confirmations

Requested features

2 requests
  • One-time use fee option
  • Free trial period

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Backdrop Alive

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$100.001 Year
5 purchases

Send FAX from iPhone

Subscriptions5
  • iFax Premium Week$9.997 Days
  • iFax Premium Week7 Days trial$15.997 Days
  • iFax premium Monthly$33.991 Month
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  • iFax premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • iFax premium Yearly$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Backdrop Alive free?
Backdrop Alive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Send FAX from iPhone free?
Send FAX from iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backdrop Alive or Send FAX from iPhone have ads?
Send FAX from iPhone shows ads; Backdrop Alive does not.
Which is updated more often, Backdrop Alive or Send FAX from iPhone?
Backdrop Alive ships an update every 2 months, and Send FAX from iPhone fortnightly. Most recently, Backdrop Alive was updated on November 8, 2026 and Send FAX from iPhone on November 8, 2026.

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