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Head-to-head

Fax Burner vs FAX for iPhone

Fax Burner 4.9★ · Free + IAP 85
Winner Fax Burner
FAX for iPhone 4.8★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 60

Fax Burner is the better choice for most users due to its consistent ease of use, reliable free tier for sending, and fewer reported issues with sending and payment compared to FAX for iPhone.

Full reviews: Fax Burner · FAX for iPhone

Fax Burner stands out for its straightforward interface and a functional free tier, making it ideal for occasional faxing. FAX for iPhone, while praised by some long-term users, faces significant recent complaints regarding reliability, payment issues, and customer support.

Head to head

Features edge: Fax BurnerR3R4R5R11
Fax Burner Fax Burner users appreciate its core functionality of sending faxes easily from their phone, often citing the ability to use photos or documents R11R22. Some users desire more upload options beyond Dropbox, such as iCloud or Evernote R3. There's also a request for a received notification R5.
FAX for iPhone FAX for iPhone offers scanning, photo capture, and a cover page option . However, users report issues with creating new cover sheets and confusion regarding separate subscriptions for sending and receiving faxes R72R78. Some users also experienced missing pages in sent faxes .
Ease of Use edge: Fax BurnerR2R5R7R8
Fax Burner Fax Burner is consistently praised for being super easy, quick, and simple to use by a large number of reviewers R2R5R7R8. Users can get up and running in minutes .
FAX for iPhone FAX for iPhone receives mixed reviews on ease of use. Some users find it easy and simple , while others report it taking forever to send faxes or not working at all .
Reliability edge: Fax BurnerR1R4R9R10
Fax Burner Fax Burner generally performs reliably, with many users confirming faxes were sent successfully R9R10R11R19. Some minor issues include a delayed inbound fax R9, a bug with the 24-hour fax number disappearing R20, and an occasional page failing to send when using email R29. One user reported horrendous scan quality R4.
FAX for iPhone FAX for iPhone has significant reliability issues. Many users report faxes not sending at all , or taking a very long time . There are also complaints about fax numbers stopping working or disappearing R67.
Price/Value edge: Fax BurnerR4R6R16R19
Fax Burner Fax Burner is praised for its genuinely free tier, allowing users to send 5 pages R4 or 4 pages R22 for free, which is often sufficient for occasional use R16R19R54. Users appreciate not being charged for a single fax . Beyond the free pages, a subscription is required R4R6R54.
FAX for iPhone FAX for iPhone is criticized for its pricing model. Many users feel it's not truly free , or that the weekly/monthly subscriptions are too expensive for infrequent use . There's confusion and frustration about having to pay separately for sending and receiving faxes, leading to high annual costs R72R78. Some users were charged despite canceling free trials .
Support edge: Fax BurnerR20R29R66R69
Fax Burner Reviews for Fax Burner do not frequently mention direct interaction with customer support. One user reported a bug and had to log out and back in to fix it R20. Another had an issue with a page failing to send via email R29.
FAX for iPhone FAX for iPhone has significant negative feedback regarding support. Users report no response to complaints R66, not receiving replies to emailed support questions , and difficulty contacting the company . One user noted a past positive experience with support R66 but recent issues suggest a decline.
Pick Fax Burner if

You need to send faxes occasionally and want a genuinely free option for a few pages R19R59. You prioritize a simple, fast, and easy-to-use interface R2. You value an app with fewer reported issues regarding sending reliability and payment transparency .

Pick FAX for iPhone if

You are a long-term user who has had positive experiences with the app in the past and are comfortable with its subscription model for unlimited faxes . You need specific features like scanning, photo capture, and a cover page option .

Evidence note: Fax Burner's reviews are overwhelmingly positive regarding ease of use and its free tier, with negative reviews often focusing on the page limit of the free tier rather than core functionality. FAX for iPhone has a significant number of recent negative reviews detailing critical issues with sending faxes, payment, and customer support, despite some older positive reviews.

Frequently asked

Is there a free option for sending faxes?
Yes, Fax Burner offers a free tier that allows you to send 4-5 pages R4R22R54R59. FAX for iPhone is advertised as free but many users report it requires payment for sending even a single fax .
Can I receive faxes with these apps?
Fax Burner provides a temporary fax number for receiving faxes, though one user reported a 2-hour delay for inbound faxes R9. FAX for iPhone offers a fax number for receiving, but some users report it stops working or disappears, and it requires a separate payment from sending faxes R67R72R78.
Are there issues with payments or subscriptions?
Fax Burner users generally report clear pricing after the free pages R4R6. FAX for iPhone has numerous complaints about payment issues, including being charged after canceling free trials , unexpected charges , and confusion over separate subscriptions for sending and receiving R72R78.

What reviewers actually said

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  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. [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
  4. [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
  5. [R2] Fax Burner 5/5 · US easy: super easy! no hidden fees
  6. [R7] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Easy to use: Super easy to use! Would recommend
  7. [R8] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Super Easy: That was free and easy, wow
  8. [R1] Fax Burner 1/5 · US Doesn’t work: I tried using this app it didn’t work for me
  9. [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.
  10. [R10] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Quick fax sent from IPhone: Easy to use and quick to send. Good service.
  11. [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
  12. [R16] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Was actually free: Super easy to setup up and did exactly what I needed it to do!
  13. [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.
  14. [R20] Fax Burner 4/5 · US Terrible bug: If you download the app and are assigned a fax number for 24hrs. If you exit the app with the 24 hrs and then go back in the fax number you will be gone and when you go to press the “reserve a new fax number” button, it will be non functional. I had to log out and log back in, in order to see my reserved fax number again.
  15. [R29] Fax Burner 4/5 · US Error sending by email: I tried to send a 4 page fax by email and one page failed to send. So I used the other option and had to take pics of documents and send them. V
  16. [R66] FAX for iPhone 3/5 · US Great App: It is now 2025 and I am revising a bad review. In 2019 I had a major issue and they were able to fix it immediately. It literally saved me 1,000’s of dollars. In 2024 no one responded to a complaint that I sent MULTIPLE times regarding the app not working properly. Worst part is that I had at least six months left of my annual unlimited subscription that I paid for and I did not get
  17. [R69] FAX for iPhone 3/5 · US Has been good, but needs updating: That says it all. It’s outdated, and has some bugs with newer devices. I submitted an issue to support. We’ll see what happens. I’ve never needed it, and have used this app for years. But, if no one supports this app anymore, then they’re just collecting money from subscriptions, and that’s it.
  18. [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!!
  19. [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.
  20. [R59] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Actually a free fax app: Finally found an app that lets you send a fax for free. Amount is limited and there are in app purchases.
  21. [R67] FAX for iPhone 1/5 · US Don’t count on keeping your fax number: My fax number stopped working in three days. It started giving a busy signal, which is ridiculous because it’s my reserved number. I downloaded this app because I wanted to receive faxes. It is not reliable for that purpose. If you need a reliable fax number, skip this app. Don’t waste money printing the phone number on forms because the number will stop wor
  22. [R72] FAX for iPhone 3/5 · US Works great…but be aware: I purchased this app for yearly unlimited faxing but then realized I had to pay again for receiving a fax number for receiving faxes. I thought the yearly unlimited rate was for both. I advise to read all details before purchasing. It would have been better if it was more clear in the description. Oh well!
  23. [R78] FAX for iPhone 3/5 · US Pricing: so, I signed up for this service thinking it was an all in pricing turns out there are two different prices you pay for this fax service. 1 for outgoing faxes and 1 for a fax number to receive faxes. So, if you want unlimited faxing and fax receiving you are paying close to $200 a year. I will be looking for a better solution.

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