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Head-to-head

Tiny Fax vs FAX from iPhone

Tiny Fax 4.7★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Tiny Fax
FAX from iPhone 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65

For occasional faxing, Tiny Fax is slightly better due to its past pay-per-fax option, though both apps now primarily use subscription models that frustrate infrequent users.

Full reviews: Tiny Fax · FAX from iPhone

Both Tiny Fax and FAX from iPhone offer mobile faxing convenience, but both are criticized for their pricing models, particularly the shift to subscriptions from pay-per-fax. Tiny Fax has a slight edge in reliability and image quality, while FAX from iPhone is often called out for deceptive 'free' advertising.

Head to head

Features & Ease of Use tieR2R9R20R42
Tiny Fax Tiny Fax is praised for its convenience, allowing users to fax from anywhere and improving image quality from phone scans R2R9R20R42. Users find it simple to use and navigate R9. It also offers the ability to receive faxes R20R42.
FAX from iPhone FAX from iPhone is also noted for its convenience and ease of use, making it quick and accessible . Users appreciate being able to work on their phone while faxes send . It can also handle multiple faxes at once .
Reliability & Performance edge: Tiny FaxR4R7R8R10
Tiny Fax Tiny Fax generally works fine for many users R8. However, some users report issues with faxes not sending, especially after updates R7R10. There are also reports of problems with receiving fax numbers or lost points R4R15R22.
FAX from iPhone FAX from iPhone works well for many, described as flawless and reliable . However, a significant number of users report faxes not sending or being received by the destination, despite confirmation . Some also mention slow sending times .
Price & Value tieR1R5R6R12
Tiny Fax Tiny Fax is frequently called expensive, with weekly subscriptions costing around $4.99 R1R5R6R12. Many users dislike the shift from a pay-per-fax or credit system to a subscription model, especially for occasional use R6R51R55. Some feel ripped off by lost credits after updates R15R55.
FAX from iPhone FAX from iPhone is also considered expensive, with subscriptions often costing around $10 per week R71. Many users are frustrated by the lack of a free trial or pay-per-fax option, finding the subscription model unsuitable for rare faxing needs R61R63.
Customer Support tieR15R22R28R37
Tiny Fax Tiny Fax users report poor or non-existent customer service, with issues like no response to inquiries, inability to resolve lost points, or difficulty getting help for subscription problems R15R22R37. The feedback function within the app also has bugs R28.
FAX from iPhone FAX from iPhone users also experience issues with customer support, including denied refunds for unused services and being directed to different support channels after cancellation R86.
Pick Tiny Fax if

You need a mobile fax solution for occasional use and are willing to navigate a subscription model, or if you've had good past experiences with its reliability .

Pick FAX from iPhone if

You need a very convenient and easy-to-use app for frequent faxing and are comfortable with a weekly subscription, provided it works reliably for your specific needs R71.

Evidence note: Both apps are 'Free + IAP' but user reviews heavily indicate that neither offers truly free faxing, leading to significant negative feedback regarding pricing and false advertising. Many negative reviews for both apps stem from the subscription model and perceived lack of transparency about costs. The high lifetime ratings for both apps may not fully reflect recent user sentiment, which is more negative due to these pricing changes.

Frequently asked

Are Tiny Fax and FAX from iPhone truly free to use?
No, despite being advertised as 'Free to Download,' both Tiny Fax and FAX from iPhone require payment, typically through a subscription, to send or receive faxes, which many users find misleading R3R33R61R63.
What are the typical costs for these fax apps?
Tiny Fax subscriptions are often reported around $4.99 per week, while FAX from iPhone frequently charges around $10 per week R1R5R12R71.
Do these apps offer pay-per-fax options instead of subscriptions?
Both apps have largely moved to subscription-based models, frustrating users who preferred a pay-per-fax or credit system for infrequent use, with many reporting lost credits after updates R6R15R51R55.
Are there issues with canceling subscriptions or getting refunds?
Yes, users of both apps report difficulties canceling subscriptions, being charged after cancellation, or being denied refunds for services not received or used R45R86R94R102.

What reviewers actually said

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  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. [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
  3. [R20] Tiny Fax 5/5 · US The best and a life saver: This the best app I have ever used for faxing. The images I take are better than my scanner and it improves the quality from your phone. I have been dealing with my mother’s selling her house, trust and so on. Each time I need it, it works perfectly. Simple to use and now I just started the receiving fax. It’s PERFECT!!!!
  4. [R42] Tiny Fax 5/5 · US Awesome Tiny Fax: This Tiny Fax has been an absolute life changer. It is easy to use giving me the ease of copying and faxing papers quickly with my phone instead of paying $1 per page and driving 15 miles away. Fax anytime with the options of receiving faxes as well. No issues with this app thus far. Would. definitely recommend this Tiny Fax app. It has made things so much eas
  5. [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.
  6. [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 :(
  7. [R8] Tiny Fax 5/5 · US Works fine: Works fine
  8. [R10] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US It does not work at all: Beware, it just doesn’t work
  9. [R1] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US To expensive: Annoying little app that makes money by having you forget about it.
  10. [R5] Tiny Fax 5/5 · US Great!: Expensive $4.99 a week is pretty expensive
  11. [R6] Tiny Fax 3/5 · US Cost to Fax: Use to pay per fax… now subscription fee robs you if you use only occasional.
  12. [R12] Tiny Fax 3/5 · US Expensive: Expensive
  13. [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
  14. [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.
  15. [R28] Tiny Fax 4/5 · US Feedback function has a bug in it.: The faxing function works fine, but when I tried to send feedback on the app I spent more than 5 minutes composing feedback only to find the send option for the feedback was nonexistent. I could see it briefly when I accessed the feedback template but it quickly disappeared. I was going to give you 3 stars because of this, but the main function of faxing is pre
  16. [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.
  17. [R3] Tiny Fax 3/5 · US Not free: Not free, not app friendly to other scanning apps
  18. [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
  19. [R61] FAX from iPhone 1/5 · US False advertising: Not free after trial period
  20. [R63] FAX from iPhone 3/5 · US Not free: This app isn’t free not even to send one free trial facts. You have to go find a different app that actually is free.
  21. [R71] FAX from iPhone 5/5 · US So convenient: This app has been a lifesaver! Expensive but worth it .
  22. [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
  23. [R55] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US Beware!: I had purchased $25 worth of “points” that would last at least a year in the past. The developer decided to go to subscription based service and now I’ve lost the money and the points. I’ll be using another app for the rare times that I need to fax something.
  24. [R45] Tiny Fax 1/5 · US Signed me up for a weekly plan, and have no easy way to demand a refund: I haven’t sent a fax since the 90s, but somehow got enrolled in Tiny Fax’s weekly plan. I do love Tiny Scanner, so that must be how it happened. Anyway, when I saw that they charged me for months I tried to request a refund, but it only took me to my Apple’s subscription page, which was no help. I’m writing this review becaus
  25. [R86] FAX from iPhone 1/5 · US Scammer: I would give this app zero stars if I could. I downloaded it for what I believed would be a one-time need and never knowingly signed up for a subscription that renews every two weeks. I never used the app after downloading it, yet I was still charged. When I requested a refund, it was denied despite the fact that the service was never used. The subscription terms were not clear to me, an
  26. [R94] FAX from iPhone 1/5 · US Subscription keeps charging after cancellation: I used one time to fax a document and cancelled subscription. I should not have to pay $33 for a 2 page fax. Keeps charging. I requested refund and get denied
  27. [R102] FAX from iPhone 1/5 · US Charged for no reason: I cancelled this many days before the subscription kicked in and it still charged me

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