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Head-to-head

Tiny Fax vs FAX for iPhone

Tiny Fax 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner FAX for iPhone
FAX for iPhone 4.8★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 70

FAX for iPhone has a slight edge due to generally more positive feedback on its core faxing functionality and a slightly better lifetime rating, despite both apps facing similar criticisms regarding pricing and customer support.

Full reviews: Tiny Fax · FAX for iPhone

Tiny Fax and FAX for iPhone both offer mobile faxing solutions, but user reviews indicate that FAX for iPhone is slightly more reliable for sending faxes and has better overall user satisfaction, although both apps struggle with pricing clarity and customer support issues. Tiny Fax users frequently report problems with subscriptions and receiving faxes, while FAX for iPhone users praise its ease of use and efficiency.

Head to head

Features and Functionality edge: FAX for iPhoneR2R4R7R9
Tiny Fax Tiny Fax users appreciate its convenience for sending faxes from anywhere and its ability to improve image quality from phone scans R2R9. However, many users report significant issues with the app not sending faxes, especially after purchasing subscriptions or credits R7R10R13. There are also frequent complaints about problems receiving fax numbers and faxes R4R22R31R35.
FAX for iPhone FAX for iPhone is praised for its ease of use, efficiency, and the ability to scan, take photos, and add cover pages . Many users confirm it works well for sending faxes and provides delivery reports . However, some users experience faxes failing to send or taking a long time in the queue . There are also specific complaints about fax numbers for receiving faxes being unreliable or disappearing .
Ease of Use edge: FAX for iPhoneR9R11R14R17
Tiny Fax Tiny Fax is generally considered simple and easy to use by many R9R11R14R17. However, some users find the process unclear or confusing, especially regarding credit systems and subscriptions R9R33.
FAX for iPhone FAX for iPhone is frequently praised for being easy, simple, and straightforward to use . A few users mention it being outdated or having bugs with newer devices .
Reliability tieR7R8R10R13
Tiny Fax Tiny Fax has mixed reliability. While some users report it works fine and perfectly R8, a significant number of recent reviews indicate it often fails to send faxes, charges users without delivering service, or has issues with purchased points and subscriptions not being recognized R7R10R13R15.
FAX for iPhone FAX for iPhone is generally considered dependable by long-term users . However, a notable portion of users report faxes not sending, getting stuck in a queue, or receiving error messages . Issues with receiving fax numbers becoming unreliable or unavailable are also mentioned .
Price/Value tieR1R5R6R12
Tiny Fax Tiny Fax is frequently criticized for being expensive, especially its weekly subscription model ($4.99/week) for occasional users R1R5R6R12. Many users are frustrated by the switch from a credit-based system to subscriptions, leading to lost credits and perceived rip-offs R15. Issues with being charged multiple times for a single fax or for services not received are also common R13.
FAX for iPhone FAX for iPhone's pricing is a major point of contention. While some find its weekly unlimited faxing price reasonable ($6.99/week) compared to stores , many users express frustration over the high cost for infrequent use and the lack of a pay-per-page option . There are also significant complaints about hidden costs, specifically needing to pay separately for sending and receiving faxes, leading to a high annual cost (close to $200/year) . Users also report being charged after canceling free trials or for services not rendered .
Customer Support tieR15R22R37R39
Tiny Fax Tiny Fax users report poor or non-existent customer service. Many complain about not receiving responses to inquiries, especially regarding lost points, subscription issues, or services not delivered R15R22R37R39.
FAX for iPhone FAX for iPhone's customer support also receives negative feedback. Users report not getting replies to complaints, especially when the app isn't working or after being charged incorrectly . One user noted a positive experience with support in 2019, but a lack of response in 2024 .
Pick Tiny Fax if

Pick Tiny Fax if you primarily need to send faxes occasionally and value an app that can improve scanned image quality, and you are comfortable with a subscription model that might be more cost-effective for frequent use .

Pick FAX for iPhone if

Pick FAX for iPhone if you need a generally reliable and easy-to-use app for sending faxes, especially if you plan to use it frequently enough to justify a weekly or yearly subscription for unlimited sending .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews, particularly recent ones, concerning pricing, subscription models, and issues with faxes not sending or receiving. The lifetime ratings are high for both, but recent feedback suggests a decline in user satisfaction, especially regarding in-app purchases and customer service. The 'free' aspect of both apps is misleading, as core functionality requires payment.

Frequently asked

Are Tiny Fax and FAX for iPhone truly free?
No, neither Tiny Fax nor FAX for iPhone are truly free; while they are free to download, core faxing functionality requires in-app purchases, typically through weekly or yearly subscriptions, or by purchasing credits R3R33R51R59.
What are the common pricing complaints for these apps?
Common pricing complaints for both apps include high weekly subscription costs (e.g., Tiny Fax at $4.99/week, FAX for iPhone at $6.99/week), the lack of a pay-per-page option for infrequent users, and frustration over being charged for services not rendered or after canceling free trials R1R5R6R12.
Can I receive faxes with these apps?
Both apps offer the ability to receive faxes, but users of both Tiny Fax and FAX for iPhone report significant issues with this feature, including not receiving a fax number, numbers becoming unreliable, or being charged for receiving services that do not work R4R22R31R35.

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. [R2] Tiny Fax 5/5 · US Convenient and practical: I can fax wherever and whenever I want. A very nice app to have.
  2. [R4] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US Do not purchase fax numbers: I purchased get a fax number and it will generate a fax number. Keep saying sorry.
  3. [R7] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US Issues: Ive been having issues faxing for the past few months. I don’t know if the updates affected this or what is going on :(
  4. [R9] Tiny Fax 3/5 · US Tiny Fax is a Giant Tool: Tiny Fax has been a large part of my construction company for several years. It’s simple to use format and versatility allows me to forward documents from home or my job sites. I no longer have to locate a land line Fax service to do business. However I don’t like the lack of continuity in the process. It’s not clear how go proceed
  5. [R11] Tiny Fax 5/5 · US Vital for Mobile Office: Tiny Fax is such a valuable resource to have for my, “Office on the Run!” Thank you!
  6. [R14] Tiny Fax 5/5 · US Love, love, love my tiny fax: I love how convenient this tiny fax is.
  7. [R17] Tiny Fax 5/5 · US Sorry about a less than perfect review (previously) when I hadn’t figured out how to use.: Sorry about a less than perfect review (previously) when I hadn’t figured out how to use.
  8. [R8] Tiny Fax 5/5 · US Works fine: Works fine
  9. [R10] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US It does not work at all: Beware, it just doesn’t work
  10. [R13] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US Doesn’t work: Trying twice paid twice and no results.
  11. [R1] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US To expensive: Annoying little app that makes money by having you forget about it.
  12. [R5] Tiny Fax 5/5 · US Great!: Expensive $4.99 a week is pretty expensive
  13. [R6] Tiny Fax 3/5 · US Cost to Fax: Use to pay per fax… now subscription fee robs you if you use only occasional.
  14. [R12] Tiny Fax 3/5 · US Expensive: Expensive
  15. [R15] Tiny Fax 3/5 · US Stole my points: Used this app for years! Bought like $10 worth of points and the app was updated and my purchased points disappeared and i can’t restore them so i pretty much was ripped off and no way to get help to resolve the issue either
  16. [R22] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US Never worked and terrible customer service: When I purchased the subscription I was never given a fax number. I reached out to Tiny Fax and they were not helpful at all.
  17. [R37] Tiny Fax 2/5 · US Limited customer service: There is no contact number for support - the system will also not recognize your current subscription and pushes you to buy another one…waiting for email response from owner…will not change review until fixed.
  18. [R39] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US Not functional: Paid for a subscription to receive a fax - it does not work, just keeps telling me to restore my purchase to receive my fax number. Reached out to support, no response.
  19. [R3] Tiny Fax 3/5 · US Not free: Not free, not app friendly to other scanning apps
  20. [R33] Tiny Fax 2/5 · US Bait and switch: This was not free as stated. Came up in my other app stating it was free but not. Plus it didn’t have very user friendly settings and I am not even sure it went through yet
  21. [R51] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US Abandoning TinyFax due to subscription model!: Used to love TinyFax for the rare need to send a fax. Had purchased credits before to cover the expense. Now it requires a subscription plan which I discovered after scanning an 8 page fax. Sorry - not going to pay monthly for something I use rarely. And whatever happened to my credits?? I’ll be deleting the app and switching to another app that
  22. [R59] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US Paid to fax & wouldn’t send: This used to be cool years ago and I never had any trouble faxing. I paid $3 today for 50 credits to send ONE fax and I couldn’t send it! All I kept getting after was AD wanting me to pay a stupid expensive subscription price when I don’t fax enough to be worth it! We used to be able to send randomly w/o subscribing and buying or earning points. Deleting and find other
  23. [R31] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US Receiving fax’s: I canceled a monthly plan to switch to a yearly plan and lost my receive fax phone number and can not generate another one.
  24. [R35] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US App steals money: I paid 8.99 to receive fax and it showed there that I had a current plan paid for “send and receive” but the “continue button” appears gray and once I try to get my fax number it says go go to managed subscription and same thing it says I have a current plan. It also asks you for an area code I put all codes none worked

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