Comparison

FAX from iPhone vs Simplefax

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

Head to head
About

FAX from iPhone

Send and receive faxes directly from your iPhone or iPad without needing a physical fax machine. This app allows you to scan documents, upload various file types, and track the status of your sent faxes. It offers a dedicated number for receiving faxes globally.

Highlights
  • Send faxes from iPhone/iPad
  • Receive faxes with dedicated number
  • Advanced document scanner
  • Supports PDF, DOC, JPG, PNG, TIFF, HTML
  • Combine multiple documents
  • Track sent document status
Features
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Send & receive faxes from iPhone or iPad on the go. Fast and easy! No Fax Machine Required! Send any document everywhere. NO need to use an old school fax machine or go to a fax office. Key Features: Powerful fax app: - Fax from iPhone in 90+ international countries; - Advanced document scanner & image processing; - Best possible quality achieved no matter what types of documents you use; - Combine multiple documents into a ​single fax; - Preview any document before sending; Receiving faxes: - Dedicated number to receive faxes; - Receive faxes from anywhere in the world; Upload any types of documents: - Send just about any file type as a fax (PDF, DOC, JPG, PNG & TIFF, HTML); - Create new documents with images as you go (Photo Gallery, Camera); - Import any types of documents (Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive, Box or any other source). Try powerful tracking: - Track sent documents status via fax app. Note, please: ------------------ For free: 1. Download for free and streamline your faxing without ads; 2. Prepare and process documents at no charge; 3. Try it out by sending a demo fax to any number for free. Ongoing fax services require an Active subscription. *Opt for an annual subscription and save up to 52% compared to weekly payments. ------------------ Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase; - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period; - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan; - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase; Privacy Policy: https://comfax.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://comfax.com/terms/ For any questions or inquiries, please get in touch: support@comfax.com * iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc.

About

Simplefax

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
Read full description

Simplefax is designed for low-volume users who occasionally need to send a fax. It follows a 20/20 rule: you can send up to 20 faxes each month of up to 20 pages each. There are no additional costs, subscriptions, or recurring fees. To get started, simply select or drag in a PDF of the document you wish to send. Then type in your email and the recipient's fax number, and you're good to go! You will receive an email once the fax is delivered. Each month, the limit of 20 faxes will be reset. Faxes sent with Simplefax are encrypted, and the app is HIPAA compliant. Simplefax is also available in the Mac App Store. Faxes can be sent to the following country codes: +1 +7 +27 +30 +31 +32 +33 +34 +39 +40 +41 +43 +44 +45 +46 +47 +49 +54 +55 +56 +61 +62 +81 +82 +86 +91 +351 +352 +353 +358 +852 +966 +972

Screenshots

FAX from iPhone4 screens
Simplefax3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FAX from iPhone at Free against Simplefax's $7.99. FAX from iPhone also leads on ratings volume (380K vs 12) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Simplefax's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On ads and device support 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

FAX from iPhone is free to download; Simplefax costs $7.99 up front. FAX from iPhone sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Simplefax asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simplefax holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FAX from iPhone has 380K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of FAX from iPhone's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simplefax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAX from iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, Simplefax every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
FAX from iPhone versus Simplefax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAX from iPhoneSimplefax
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.8 (380K ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings380K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMunicorn LimitedFurnace Creek Software LLC

Customer experience

FAX from iPhone

All ratings376,994 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews3,752 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative16.0%

Simplefax

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FAX from iPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Faxes not reaching intended recipients
  • App crashing or freezing during use
  • Subscription charges not stopping after cancellation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to preview sent faxes
  • Option to pay per fax instead of subscription
  • Fax receiving capability
  • Better organization of fax history
  • Improved image quality and resolution

Simplefax

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

FAX from iPhone

Subscriptions8
  • Unlimited Faxes (1 week)$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited Faxes (1 week)$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited Faxes (1 week)$7.997 Days
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  • Unlimited Faxes$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited Faxes2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Unlimited Send And Receive2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Unlimited Send And Receive7 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Unlimited Send And Receive$29.991 Month
None

Simplefax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FAX from iPhone free?
FAX from iPhone 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, FAX from iPhone or Simplefax?
Simplefax is rated higher. FAX from iPhone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 380K ratings, while Simplefax averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do FAX from iPhone or Simplefax have ads?
Neither FAX from iPhone nor Simplefax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAX from iPhone or Simplefax?
FAX from iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simplefax every 3 months. Most recently, FAX from iPhone was updated on November 7, 2026 and Simplefax on November 4, 2026.

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