Comparison

Mobile Fax vs FaxPal

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Fax

Send faxes directly from your iPhone without a physical machine. This app offers HIPAA-compliant transmission, document scanning, and real-time delivery status updates for professionals and individuals needing occasional faxing.

Highlights
  • Send faxes from iPhone
  • HIPAA-compliant transmission
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Support for PDF and image files
  • Real-time status updates
  • Optional cover letter
Features
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Mobile Fax: Faxing Made Simple Send faxes right from your iPhone — no fax machine, no paperwork, no waiting. Whether you're a healthcare provider, a legal professional, or anyone who needs to send a fax on the go, Mobile Fax delivers a clean, reliable faxing experience. The Modern Way to Fax Skip the bulky hardware, paper jams, and busy signals. Mobile Fax brings faxing into the digital age with a streamlined interface that lets you send a fax in just a few taps — no machine, no maintenance, no dedicated phone line. Key Features HIPAA-Compliant Transmission: Encrypted, HIPAA-eligible delivery for healthcare professionals handling sensitive documents. Versatile Document Handling - Support for PDF and image files - Built-in document scanner with edge detection - Multi-page scanning for longer documents - Import files from cloud storage like iCloud Drive Professional Touch - Add an optional cover letter to your faxes Contact Integration - Import recipients directly from your phone contacts Real-Time Status Updates - Push notifications when your fax is delivered - Detailed transmission status - Failed-delivery alerts with reason - Searchable history of every fax you've sent Perfect For Healthcare providers handling HIPAA-eligible document transmission. Legal professionals sending time-sensitive documents. Real estate agents handling contracts. Small business owners managing paperwork. Anyone who needs occasional faxing without buying a fax machine. Why Mobile Fax? - No physical fax machine required - Works anywhere with internet - Available 24/7 - No paper, toner, or maintenance - Confirmation receipts for every fax - Compatible with all fax machines worldwide Download Mobile Fax and send your first fax in minutes. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FaxPal

Features
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Send faxes from your iPhone — pay only for what you send. No hidden subscriptions, no bait-and-switch pricing. HONEST PRICING • Pay per fax with credit packs ($0.99 / $3.99 / $9.99) • Optional $7.99/month unlimited plan for heavy users • See the exact cost before you send — no surprises • Credits never expire EASY TO USE • Scan documents with your camera • Import from Photos or Files app • Add an optional cover page • Send to 30+ countries worldwide REAL DELIVERY CONFIRMATION • Track your fax in real-time: Queued → Sending → Delivered • Push notification when your fax arrives • Report problems with a single tap • Full fax history with status tracking PRIVACY FIRST • No account required — anonymous device-based auth • No email, no phone number, no personal data collected • Privacy policy: https://frostdev.eu/privacy Available in 11 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mobile Fax4 screens
FaxPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mobile Fax and FaxPal are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Mobile Fax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and FaxPal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mobile Fax versus FaxPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile FaxFaxPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdapted Hub LLCAlvaro Escarcha Esteban

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mobile Fax

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access$3.997 Days
  • Pro Access$19.991 Year
6 purchases

FaxPal

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited - 1 Month$7.991 Month
One-time5
  • 1 Fax Credit$0.99
  • 5 Fax Credits$3.99
  • 15 Fax Credits$10.99
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  • 50 Fax Credits$34.99
  • 100 Fax Credits$64.99

Questions

Is Mobile Fax free?
Mobile Fax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FaxPal free?
FaxPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mobile Fax or FaxPal have ads?
Neither Mobile Fax nor FaxPal shows ads.

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