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Head-to-head

Fax Burner vs iFax App Send Fax From iPhone

Fax Burner 4.9★ · Free + IAP 85
Winner Fax Burner
iFax App Send Fax From iPhone 4.6★ · Free + IAP 55

Fax Burner is the better choice for most users due to its generally positive user experience, clear free tier, and reliable faxing, while iFax App struggles with consistent functionality and transparency around pricing.

Full reviews: Fax Burner · iFax App Send Fax From iPhone

Fax Burner offers a straightforward and generally reliable faxing experience with a clear free tier for limited use, making it suitable for occasional users. iFax App, despite some positive feedback on ease of use, faces significant criticism regarding its pricing, free trial issues, and inconsistent fax delivery.

Head to head

Features tieR3R4R11R15
Fax Burner Fax Burner is praised for its core functionality of sending faxes easily from a phone R11R15. Users appreciate the ability to use photos or camera for documents . Some users desire more options for uploading documents, such as from iCloud or Evernote, beyond Dropbox R3. There's also a mention of a built-in cover page with no option to delete it R4.
iFax App Send Fax From iPhone iFax App users highlight its scanning feature as quick and efficient . The app allows for sending faxes from the phone . However, some users find the cover letter difficult to complete or edit , and the signature placement can be awkward, appearing on a new page or only on the cover page . There are also requests for an auto-resize feature for standard pictures .
Ease of Use edge: Fax BurnerR2R5R7R8
Fax Burner Fax Burner consistently receives high praise for being 'super easy' and 'straightforward' to use R2R5R7R8. Users report being able to set up and send a fax quickly R10.
iFax App Send Fax From iPhone iFax App is described as 'super user friendly' and 'easy to navigate' by some users . The scanning feature is noted as quick and efficient . However, other users find it 'clunky and awkward' , not intuitive , or difficult to figure out how to attach and send files . There are also complaints about difficulty with the cover letter .
Reliability edge: Fax BurnerR1R5R9R10
Fax Burner Fax Burner generally works well, with many users reporting successful and quick fax deliveries R9R10R11R15. Some users note a delay in inbound faxes R9 or express hope that their fax went through R5. There are a few reports of faxes not working R1 or a page failing to send when using email . A bug was reported where a reserved fax number disappeared after exiting the app .
iFax App Send Fax From iPhone iFax App has significant reliability issues, with multiple users reporting that faxes failed to send or were not received by the recipient despite the app indicating delivery . Users also encountered errors related to page limits or file sizes . The app is also reported to freeze .
Price/Value edge: Fax BurnerR2R4R6R8
Fax Burner Fax Burner is praised for its free tier, which allows sending 5 pages for free R4R6R19. Users appreciate that it's genuinely free for limited use and doesn't have hidden fees R2R8R19. Beyond the free pages, it requires a subscription R4R6R54.
iFax App Send Fax From iPhone iFax App receives widespread criticism for its pricing and perceived false advertising regarding its free trial and free services. Many users report being charged unexpectedly or immediately after starting a 'free trial' R70R73R76R79. The subscription costs are considered very expensive, with mentions of $10, $35, or £27 per month, and even $299 annually R72R76R84. Some users feel it's a 'scam' or 'fraud' R70R73.
Support tieR84R87R106R118
Fax Burner Reviews for Fax Burner do not explicitly mention user support interactions. The focus is primarily on the app's functionality and ease of use.
iFax App Send Fax From iPhone iFax App has one positive mention of a human responding to inquiries R87. However, there are also complaints about a lack of contact information R106 and difficulty getting refunds for unauthorized charges R84R106. Users report sending bug reports without resolution R118.
Pick Fax Burner if

You need to send faxes infrequently and appreciate a clear, genuinely free tier for up to 5 pages R4R54. You prioritize ease of use and a straightforward, reliable experience for basic faxing needs R2.

Pick iFax App Send Fax From iPhone if

You primarily need a quick scanning feature within a fax app and are willing to pay a subscription, provided the app works reliably for you . You might consider it if you need a human to respond to inquiries R87.

Evidence note: The evidence for iFax App's reliability and pricing is heavily negative, with numerous users reporting issues. Fax Burner's reviews are overwhelmingly positive, especially regarding ease of use and its free tier, with fewer specific complaints.

Frequently asked

Is Fax Burner truly free?
Yes, Fax Burner offers a genuinely free tier that allows users to send up to 5 pages R4R6R19R54. Beyond this limit, a subscription is required R4R6.
Does iFax App have a free trial or free option?
iFax App advertises a free trial, but many users report being charged unexpectedly or immediately, with some calling it 'false advertising' or a 'scam' R70R73. Some users mention being able to send faxes for free, but this is contradicted by numerous complaints about paywalls R76R79.
What are the common pricing complaints for iFax App?
Common pricing complaints for iFax App include unexpected charges after a 'free trial,' high subscription costs ranging from $10 to $35 per month or $299 annually, and being charged for both sending and receiving faxes separately R70R72R84R88.

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. [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. [R15] Fax Burner 5/5 · US Love: I love this app and it’s gonna help you to send a fax quickly. I’m very good.
  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. [R84] iFax App Send Fax From iPhone 1/5 · US Refund please only used free trail: Hello I received the tree trail and I canceled it before it was over and somehow still got charged 9.99 I would like my refund because I would like what is advertised
  14. [R87] iFax App Send Fax From iPhone 5/5 · US Relatively useful: Glad there’s a human that will respond
  15. [R106] iFax App Send Fax From iPhone 1/5 · US Scam do not let them bill you!: No way to call them. Number not on your invoice, your banking note, on line. They take your money and send you in circles. $299 this & last year I am unemployed and need my money! Looking for a lawyer!
  16. [R118] iFax App Send Fax From iPhone 1/5 · US Not good! Fails to send: Does anyone really need to send faxes nonchalantly? My guess is ,not really. I had used this in the past and it worked well however I find myself on multiple phone calls to verify that the number I’m attempting to send two urgent faxes to is indeed working and it is this exorbitantly expensive app who tried to upsell me from the $10 per week price for an additional $8 to N
  17. [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.
  18. [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.
  19. [R70] iFax App Send Fax From iPhone 1/5 · US False Advertising!!: They charged me almost $40 two weeks before my free trial was up. I can’t do anything in my Apple account because of it. Why charge me for something that’s free?? This app is fraud or bugged.
  20. [R73] iFax App Send Fax From iPhone 1/5 · US Scammers: Frauds - Offered free trial and it says valid for 1 week even when cancelling but they revoked access immediately.
  21. [R76] iFax App Send Fax From iPhone 1/5 · US Not Free!: My time was wasted to enter all these details to find out I have to pay $10 to send it. Up yours Ifax!
  22. [R79] iFax App Send Fax From iPhone 1/5 · US Not free: Aggravating to use
  23. [R72] iFax App Send Fax From iPhone 3/5 · GB Just too expensive: At £27/month it’s just too expensive. Maybe £2-3 and I’d keep this going. The software is great and I like the app, but for an individual, it’s just not an option.
  24. [R88] iFax App Send Fax From iPhone 1/5 · US Multiple unauthorized charges: The faxes worked. I canceled the service after 2 days. After the 7 days passed, I was charged $9.99 and $34.99! Use one of the other apps with more reviews. This company can’t be trusted.

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