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Head-to-head

Fax Burner vs Fax from iPhone

Fax Burner 4.9★ · Free + IAP 85
Winner Fax Burner
Fax from iPhone 4.7★ · Free + IAP 40

Fax Burner is the clear winner due to its genuinely free tier for limited use and significantly better user experience regarding pricing transparency and reliability, while Fax from iPhone is plagued by complaints of fraudulent charges and non-functional free trials.

Full reviews: Fax Burner · Fax from iPhone

Fax Burner offers a straightforward, easy-to-use faxing experience with a genuinely free tier for up to 5 pages, making it ideal for occasional users. Fax from iPhone, despite some positive feedback on ease of use, faces widespread criticism for deceptive free trial practices and unauthorized charges, along with poor customer support.

Head to head

Features edge: Fax BurnerR3R4R11R13
Fax Burner Users praise Fax Burner for its core functionality of sending and receiving faxes easily from a phone R11R13R22. Some users, however, desire more options for uploading documents, such as from iCloud or Evernote, beyond just Dropbox, camera, or photo library R3. There are also reports of issues with fax quality and the inability to delete the built-in cover page R4.
Fax from iPhone Fax from iPhone is noted for its ability to send faxes quickly and with a professional cover page . However, some users report that the app failed to send faxes or load documents , and there are complaints about not being able to receive faxes .
Ease of Use edge: Fax BurnerR2R5R7R8
Fax Burner Fax Burner consistently receives high praise for being extremely easy, quick, and simple to use, with many users highlighting its straightforward setup and process R2R5R7R8.
Fax from iPhone Many users find Fax from iPhone easy to use, quick, and convenient for sending faxes . However, some report issues with long processing times or the app not loading documents .
Reliability edge: Fax BurnerR1R4R9R10
Fax Burner Most Fax Burner users report successful fax transmissions R9R10R11R19. However, some users experienced faxes not going through, delays in inbound faxes, or issues with scan quality R1R4R9. A bug was also reported where a reserved fax number disappeared after exiting the app .
Fax from iPhone Fax from iPhone has mixed reliability. While some users report faxes being sent quickly and successfully , a significant number of reviews indicate faxes failing to send, not loading, or taking too long to process .
Price/Value edge: Fax BurnerR2R6R8R16
Fax Burner Fax Burner is highly praised for offering a genuinely free tier, typically 5 pages, which many users find sufficient for occasional needs R6R8R16R19. Users appreciate the transparency and lack of hidden fees R2R55.
Fax from iPhone Fax from iPhone is heavily criticized for deceptive pricing and free trial scams. Numerous users report being charged immediately for annual subscriptions (e.g., $69.99, $70, $75, $140) despite signing up for a 3-day free trial R64. Some users also note that the app is not truly free for faxing, only for downloading .
Support edge: Fax BurnerR64R77R79R81
Fax Burner Reviews for Fax Burner do not frequently mention customer support, suggesting that users generally do not encounter issues requiring it or that the self-service options are sufficient.
Fax from iPhone Fax from iPhone receives widespread negative feedback regarding its customer support. Users report no response to emails, difficulty canceling subscriptions, and being unable to obtain refunds for unauthorized charges R64R77R79R81.
Pick Fax Burner if

you need a reliable, easy-to-use fax app with a genuinely free tier for occasional use R19R55, or if you prioritize transparent pricing and a smooth user experience R2R60.

Pick Fax from iPhone if

you are looking for a quick fax solution and are willing to risk potential issues with billing and customer support, provided the app works for you .

Evidence note: The evidence for Fax from iPhone is heavily skewed negative regarding its pricing and subscription practices, with numerous users reporting being scammed or charged without consent. This significantly impacts its overall score and comparison.

Frequently asked

Is there a truly free option for sending faxes?
Yes, Fax Burner offers a genuinely free tier that allows users to send approximately 5 pages, which is often sufficient for infrequent faxing needs R6R19R22R54. Fax from iPhone, however, is widely reported to falsely advertise free trials and immediately charge for subscriptions R64R79.
Which app is easier to use for sending faxes?
Fax Burner is consistently praised by users for its super easy, quick, and straightforward process for sending faxes R2R7R10R18. Fax from iPhone also has many users who find it easy and fast , but some report issues with loading or processing documents .
Are there issues with subscriptions or hidden charges?
Fax Burner users report no hidden fees and appreciate its transparent pricing, especially for its free tier R2R55R60. Fax from iPhone, conversely, has numerous complaints about being charged immediately for annual subscriptions (e.g., $69.99, $70, $75) despite advertised free trials, with many users calling it a scam and reporting difficulties getting refunds or responses from customer service R64R79.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R3] Fax Burner 3/5 · US Need more options: I hardly use Dropbox, maybe add other options like upload from iCloud or computer or Evernote
  2. [R4] Fax Burner 1/5 · US Misleading, horrible quality: The fax number that the the app assigns you is not the same number that it sends your fax from 🤦‍♂️. The quality of scans after faxing were absolutely horrendous, the pictures that I took were very legible with good lighting so not sure what happened. As far as I could tell, no option to delete the built in cover page. Only 5 pages for free, straight to the pricey mon
  3. [R11] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Just awesome: I needed to fax something in to work. I was able to do this with this app from my phone. so easy and I didn’t have to drive miles into work. I would use it again and again very good app
  4. [R13] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Best app: This app was the best it let you send fax which is incredible yo me. Who ever made this app thank you
  5. [R2] Fax Burner 5/5 · US easy: super easy! no hidden fees
  6. [R5] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Ease of use: Couldn’t be easier than you made it. Noe to see if they got it. Recommend getting a Rec’d notice
  7. [R7] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Easy to use: Super easy to use! Would recommend
  8. [R8] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Super Easy: That was free and easy, wow
  9. [R1] Fax Burner 1/5 · US Doesn’t work: I tried using this app it didn’t work for me
  10. [R9] Fax Burner 5/5 · US 5 ⭐️: Great app. Easy to use. Does what it’s intended to do. Just an FYI - inbound fax was delayed by about 2 hours.
  11. [R10] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Quick fax sent from IPhone: Easy to use and quick to send. Good service.
  12. [R6] Fax Burner 2/5 · US NOT FREE: I wish these apps would be truthful from the jump cause only the first 5 pages are free there is no Free faxing Send & Receive like it says under the title
  13. [R16] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Was actually free: Super easy to setup up and did exactly what I needed it to do!
  14. [R64] Fax from iPhone 1/5 · US Took my money: I downloaded the app and it said to try it out for 3 days for free. I clicked on it and it didn’t give me the 3 days. Instead it charged me $69.99 and I haven’t gotten my money back. I’ve been emailing them for 2 months now and no one responds.
  15. [R77] Fax from iPhone 1/5 · US Awful!! BEWARE, no customer service!!: I’ve been trying to contact customer service for almost a week now. No one has gotten back to me. I would stay away from this app if I were you! There are so many glitches and no customer support.
  16. [R79] Fax from iPhone 1/5 · US FREE TRIAL SCAM!!!!!! NO REFUND: DO NOT RECOMMEND *********The amount is charged immediately and no free trial is given. Charged $69.99. Tried getting refund immediately. No response from customer service email.*******. Wish we could sue this terrible company with all these users saying they’ve been scammed.
  17. [R81] Fax from iPhone 1/5 · US Would not refund: I missed cancellation of my free trial by a few hours and got stuck paying for a year subscription, I tried to cancel and get a refund from apple which they rejected, I also reached out to the app developer and received no response. I am now out $70 for an app I do not need. I understand I missed it but they could have offered to just charge me for a month and refunded the differ
  18. [R19] Fax Burner 5/5 · US That was so easy!: I needed to fax 5 pages of very important stuff to a health care office that wanted to double bill me. I was told I could only fax or drop my stuff in their office. I rarely fax so I do not want to pay subscription. Getting it done free was a bonus. Uploading was easy.
  19. [R22] Fax Burner 5/5 · US So easy to use in love: Literally was super easy to use. Entered the fax number smoothly. Attached my document flawlessly. I am very thankful such an app exists! First 4 pages are free.99 Literally life saver!!! Thank you!!
  20. [R54] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Fast and easy: Needed to fax documents to my p&a group for my claim and this was a perfect app just to do that! Free fax of 5 pages was perfect for me. But if you need to fax more you will need to upgrade your account.
  21. [R18] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Easy: I was up and running in two minutes to send Fax
  22. [R55] Fax Burner 5/5 · US They actually have a free subscription tier!!: Only one I have found that doesn’t lie to people about being able to send a fax for free!! Love honesty!! And it was very fast and user friendly!
  23. [R60] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Easy to use: Finally a Fax app that doesn’t bait and switch. Easy and straightforward to use.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store