Best Free Fax Apps 2026 — iPhone & Android
By the Attajer Editorial Team · 9 min read · Last updated March 30, 2026
We downloaded and tested 12 fax apps on both iPhone and Android to find the best free options. Here are our top 5 picks — ranked by free pages, ease of use, features, and app store ratings.
Our Top 5 Free Fax Apps
#1 — Fax.plus ⭐
Best Overall · iOS & Android
The best fax app we tested. Clean UI, fast delivery, and the most generous free tier (10 pages). Only fax app with HIPAA compliance and Gmail/Outlook integration.
✓ Pros
- 10 free pages
- Built-in scanner
- HIPAA compliant
- Cross-platform sync
✗ Cons
- Receiving requires paid
- No offline mode
#2 — FaxBurner
Good Free Tier · iOS & Android
FaxBurner offers 5 free incoming fax pages with a temporary fax number. Good for one-time receiving, but limited sending options on the free plan.
#3 — Genius Fax
Easy to Use · iOS only
Genius Fax offers 3 free pages and a polished iOS interface. Good scanner, but no Android app and no email integration.
#4 — eFax
Enterprise Focus · iOS & Android
eFax is a legacy fax brand with a mobile app. No free pages — the cheapest plan is $18.99/month. Only recommended for large businesses already using eFax.
#5 — FAX from iPhone
Basic · iOS only
Simple fax app with clean design, but no free pages and no Android version. Charges per-page via in-app purchase.
Complete Comparison Table
| App | Free Pages | iOS | Android | Scanner | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fax.plus ⭐ | 10 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | $6.99/mo | 9.7 |
| FaxBurner | 5 (receive) | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | $12.95/mo | 7.0 |
| Genius Fax | 3 | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | $4.99/fax | 6.8 |
| eFax | 0 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | $18.99/mo | 6.5 |
| FAX from iPhone | 0 | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | $4.99/fax | 6.0 |
How We Tested
We evaluated each app based on:
- Free tier generosity — How many pages can you send/receive for free?
- Ease of use — Time from download to first fax sent
- Scanner quality — Built-in camera scanning accuracy
- Delivery reliability — Did faxes arrive and get confirmed?
- App store rating — Real user reviews on iOS and Android
- Security — Encryption, HIPAA compliance, and data handling
FAQ
No fax app is 100% free forever — faxing costs money because it uses phone lines. However, Fax.plus offers 10 free pages and FaxBurner offers 5 free receive pages. These are sufficient for occasional use.
Yes. Both Fax.plus and Genius Fax include built-in document scanners that use your phone's camera with auto-crop and enhancement.
Fax.plus and FaxBurner are the best options with Android support. Genius Fax and FAX from iPhone are iOS-only.