Comparison

Send Faxes vs SmartFolder

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

Head to head
About

Send Faxes

Send documents and PDFs from your phone without a fax machine. Supports multiple file types, includes a built-in scanner, and offers global coverage with secure, encrypted transmission. Track sending history and receive notifications for success or failure.

Highlights
  • One-tap sending
  • Multiple file format support
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Sending history and resend
  • Multi-page faxes
  • Customizable cover page
  • Encrypted transmission
Features
Currently charting
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Send Faxes Anytime, Anywhere – No Fax Machine Required A mobile tool optimized specifically for fax sending. Whether you’re on a business trip, working from home, or in the office, send documents to any fax number worldwide in just a few steps. Core Feature: Fast Sending * One‑tap sending: Select file → Enter fax number → Send, completed in 3 steps * Multiple file formats supported: Directly send PDF, Word, Excel, and images (JPG/PNG) * Built‑in document scanner: Auto‑crop and enhance photos for direct fax transmission * Sending history & resend: Check success/failure status and retry with one tap * Multi‑page faxes: Send multiple files at once, auto‑merged into a single fax * Customizable cover page: Choose standard cover or add notes Global Coverage & Reliability * Supports major domestic and international fax numbers * High‑definition fax transmission to prevent blurriness and line loss * Auto‑notification for failures with detailed sending reports Security & Privacy * All faxes transmitted via encrypted channels * Files are not stored long‑term; instant deletion available after sending Use Cases * Send contracts, applications and certificates to companies, government agencies and hospitals * Quotations and purchase orders for international trade professionals * Replace traditional fax machines, no paper or consumables needed -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://noderepll.com/fax/privacy Terms of User: https://noderepll.com/fax/terms

About

SmartFolder

Features
Currently charting
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Freely upload and transfer files to the cloud, and share them with others with one click. Back up and sync all documents and media, accessible anytime across multiple devices. High-speed distribution for large files enables hassle-free transfers for work and daily use. - Automatically back up gallery media to the cloud in the background, share photos and videos effortlessly - Access all files offline; preview over 175 formats directly without extra software - Convenient sharing and delivery of extra-large files - Capture receipts, IDs and photos via mobile phone for instant viewing and forwarding -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://snsinee.com/file02/privacy Terms of User: https://snsinee.com/file02/terms

Screenshots

Send Faxes4 screens
SmartFolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Send Faxes at none against SmartFolder's shown. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Send Faxes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and SmartFolder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartFolder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 43 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Send Faxes ships an update every 2 weeks, SmartFolder every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Send Faxes versus SmartFolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSend FaxesSmartFolder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (107 ratings)4.7 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings107 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#143 — better#185
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer变卿 李宽 宁

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Send Faxes

Subscriptions2
  • WeekMember$9.997 Days
  • MonthMember$34.991 Month
4 purchases

SmartFolder

Subscriptions4
  • WeeklyMember$6.997 Days
  • WeeklyMember3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • MonthlyMember$24.991 Month
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  • MonthlyMember$39.991 Month

Questions

Is Send Faxes free?
Send Faxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartFolder free?
SmartFolder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Send Faxes or SmartFolder?
SmartFolder is rated higher. Send Faxes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while SmartFolder averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.
Do Send Faxes or SmartFolder have ads?
SmartFolder shows ads; Send Faxes does not.
Which is updated more often, Send Faxes or SmartFolder?
Send Faxes ships an update every 2 weeks, and SmartFolder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Send Faxes was updated on October 25, 2026 and SmartFolder on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Send Faxes or SmartFolder?
Send Faxes currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and SmartFolder at #185. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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