# Fax from iPhone vs PDF scanner app Documents scan

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Fax from iPhone at 6K against PDF scanner app Documents scan's 84. Fax from iPhone also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). PDF scanner app Documents scan's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fax from iPhone sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PDF scanner app Documents scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fax from iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fax from iPhone has 6K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fax from iPhone | PDF scanner app Documents scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-from-iphone-send-docs/id6535690934/reviews)** | [4.5 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-documents-scan/id6751783260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oct](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734239566) | [DAMOI SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844628066) |

## What reviewers say

### Fax from iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fax-from-iphone-send-docs/id6535690934)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful fax machine. Send documents securely and efficiently from anywhere, anytime. Supports multiple file formats and provides proof of delivery.

**Highlights:** Send faxes 24/7, Proof of fax delivery, Quick document scanning, Support for multiple file formats, Comprehensive fax history, Electronic signatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro for one week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Intro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro for one week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| One Month Intro | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro yearly access | $139.00 | per year |
| Pro yearly | $249.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Reliable and mature software
- 🚀 Straight to the point and user-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🚫 False advertisement of being free

**Reported bugs**

- Won't send anything out
- Doesn't work after payment

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually create new modes
- Option to delete the app


### PDF scanner app Documents scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-app-documents-scan/id6751783260)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful scanner to digitize receipts, contracts, and notes. Easily convert physical documents into high-quality PDFs, extract text with OCR, and add signatures or annotations. Organize and share your scanned files effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Smart document scanning with auto edge detection, OCR for text extraction and editing, Add signatures and annotations, Organize scans into folders, Export via email, cloud, or messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Doc Scan Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Doc Scan Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fax from iPhone free?

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

### Is PDF scanner app Documents scan free?

PDF scanner app Documents scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fax from iPhone or PDF scanner app Documents scan?

Fax from iPhone is rated higher. Fax from iPhone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while PDF scanner app Documents scan averages 4.5 from 84 ratings.

### Do Fax from iPhone or PDF scanner app Documents scan have ads?

Neither Fax from iPhone nor PDF scanner app Documents scan shows ads.

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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.*