# Tiny Fax vs Simplefax

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simplefax at 100% against Tiny Fax's 47%. Simplefax also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). Tiny Fax's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and ratings volume (27K vs 12). On chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Tiny Fax is free to download; Simplefax costs $7.99 up front. Tiny Fax sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Simplefax asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simplefax holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Fax has 27K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Tiny Fax's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simplefax's.

Tiny Fax ships an update monthly, Simplefax every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Fax | Simplefax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-fax-send-fax-from-iphone/id675468902/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplefax-fax-app/id6475929340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #70 | **#59** |
| Size | 83 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) | [Furnace Creek Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321189453) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Fax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-fax-send-fax-from-iphone/id675468902)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Send and receive faxes directly from your smartphone. This app allows you to scan documents, add signatures, and send faxes to over 150 countries. It also provides a dedicated fax number for receiving faxes and offers secure, HIPAA-compliant service.

**Highlights:** Fax to 150+ countries, Receive faxes with a dedicated number, Scan documents and multi-page scanning, Add signatures to documents, Customizable professional cover pages, Upload files from cloud storage, Track fax status and receive notifications

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Send fax - Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Faxes - 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Faxes - 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Send & Receive Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Receive fax - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Receive fax - Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Receive fax - 1 Month | $10.99 | per month |
| Send fax - Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Faxes - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Send & Receive Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Receive fax - 1 Quarter | $25.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Faxes - 1 Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Receive fax - 1 Year | $80.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Faxes - 1 Year | $80.99 | per year |
| Receive fax - Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Send fax - Yearly Plan | $129.99 | per year |
| 50 credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 600 credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 credits | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for occasional faxing
- 🌟 Reliable and successful faxes
- 📁 Integrates well with other apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive per-page faxing cost
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on pricing
- 🤔 Confusing credit system
- 🐛 Occasional failed faxes
- 🕰️ Slow fax transmission times

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing credits after app updates
- Inability to cancel or manage subscriptions
- Fax number format restrictions

**Requested features**

- Ability to fax from email or document apps directly
- Clearer pricing and credit information
- Refund or credit options for failed faxes
- Progress indicator during fax transmission


### Simplefax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplefax-fax-app/id6475929340)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Send faxes directly from your device without recurring fees. This app allows up to 20 faxes per month, each up to 20 pages. It's a secure and simple solution for occasional faxing needs.

**Highlights:** Send up to 20 faxes monthly, Faxes up to 20 pages, No subscriptions or recurring fees, Encrypted and HIPAA compliant, Send faxes from PDF, Delivery confirmation email

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Fax free?

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

### Is Simplefax free?

Simplefax costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Fax or Simplefax?

Simplefax is rated higher. Tiny Fax averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Simplefax averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Tiny Fax or Simplefax have ads?

Tiny Fax shows ads; Simplefax does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Fax or Simplefax?

Tiny Fax ships an update monthly, and Simplefax every 3 months. Most recently, Tiny Fax was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simplefax on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tiny Fax or Simplefax?

Tiny Fax currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and Simplefax at #59. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*