Comparison

FaxDoc vs Barcode X

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

Head to head
About

FaxDoc

Transform your phone into a portable fax machine. Easily send documents, including signed PDFs and photos, to over 60 countries. Track delivery status and manage your fax history securely.

Highlights
  • Send faxes to 60+ countries
  • Import PDFs and photos
  • Add digital signatures
  • Preview documents before sending
  • Track delivery status
  • Secure, encrypted processing
Features
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FaxDoc turns your iPhone into a fax machine — no hardware, no phone line, no setup. Add your document, enter a number, and send a fax in seconds. Perfect for contracts, invoices, and forms for banks, clinics, and government offices. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Send faxes to 60+ countries worldwide - Import PDFs and photos from Files or Photos - Sign documents before sending — no printing - Preview every page before it goes out - Track delivery status and full fax history - Secure, encrypted processing on every send HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a PDF or photo from Files or your library 2. Add your signature inside the app 3. Preview all pages 4. Send and watch the status in real time Fast, reliable, and built to get your documents where they need to go. SUBSCRIPTION FaxDoc is free to download. Sending is available via subscription or credits. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://faxdoc.xyz/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://faxdoc.xyz/terms.html

About

Barcode X

Features
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Scan to Excel with Barcode X. Scan barcodes and QR codes, count items and export organized records to Excel (.xlsx) for inventory, stocktaking and everyday tasks. Create barcodes and QR codes individually or in batches. SCAN AND COUNT • Scan barcodes and QR codes with your camera or recognize codes in photos. • Scan continuously, handle repeated codes and keep track of quantities. • Filter scans by code type, starting character, format or length. SCAN TO EXCEL • Keep batch records in named files and search your history. • Export scan records to Excel (.xlsx) for inventory lists and spreadsheet workflows. • Import supported CSV and spreadsheet files. • Recover deleted records from the recycle bin. CREATE YOUR OWN CODES • Generate barcodes and QR codes individually or in batches. • Save generated images and review creation history. YOUR RECORDS STAY ON YOUR DEVICE Scan records and photos are stored locally. Export a backup before uninstalling, clearing app data or changing devices. Signing in synchronizes membership access, not scan records. OPTIONAL PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP Try the app with free usage limits. Premium unlocks export, batch generation and other premium features shown in the app. Choose a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Membership can be used on up to 3 devices linked to the same account. Internet access is required for sign-in, purchases and membership verification. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. The purchase screen shows the price and billing period for your region. Privacy Policy: https://barcodex.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://barcodex.app/terms

Screenshots

FaxDoc4 screens
Barcode X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Barcode X at 15.6 against FaxDoc's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. FaxDoc sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Barcode X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FaxDoc ships an update every 9 days, Barcode X every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FaxDoc versus Barcode X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaxDocBarcode X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSSoftTeam OU健 王

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FaxDoc

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year
One-time7
  • 1 Credit$0.59
  • 5 Credits$2.79
  • 10 Credits$5.00
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  • 20 Credits$9.00
  • 100 Credits$35.00
  • 150 Credits$45.00
  • 300 Credits$75.00
2 purchases

Barcode X

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is FaxDoc free?
FaxDoc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode X free?
Barcode X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FaxDoc or Barcode X have ads?
Neither FaxDoc nor Barcode X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FaxDoc or Barcode X?
FaxDoc ships an update every 9 days, and Barcode X every 2 weeks. Most recently, FaxDoc was updated on November 7, 2026 and Barcode X on November 6, 2026.

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