# Tap Forms Organizer — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of Tap Forms Organizer by Tap Zapp Software Inc., rated 2.80/5 from 41 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-forms-organizer/id291405311/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-forms-organizer/id291405311.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 12 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 18 ## Newest reviews (12 of 50) ### 4/5 — Great app! *2022-03-15, version 4.0.9* I absolutely love this app and have been using it for at least a decade now as my password manager, since long before password managers have become a thing to have. I’ve noticed that the new iOS 15.4 update seems to cause it to immediately crash. I really, really, really hope this can be fixed. Please 🙏🏼 *** Update *** The developer was correct. I had moved from a Touch ID device to a Face ID device, and the app was instantly crashing. I deleted and reinstalled TapForms, and as long as I don’t try to use Face or Touch ID on the new device, the app opens just fine. Thanks for the tip! That should get me by a while longer. **Developer response:** If you move from an iPhone that has Touch ID to one that has Face ID this can happen. You would need to re-install Tap Forms and not enable Face ID with this old version. Tap Forms 5 does not have this issue. Version 4.0.9 is extremely old and does not support Face ID. I'm just guessing this is what your issue is as it's the most common crash on launch issue. I would also recommend upgrading to Tap Forms 5 to avoid this issue. Please email me at support@tapforms.com if you need assistance. Thanks! --- Brendan ### 4/5 — Great support!! *2021-09-30, version 4.0.9* Switched phones and was working with the developer to get my data back. He kept working with me until we got there!! I appreciated his help because I’ve used this app for a long time and needed the data. He was tenacious! ### 4/5 — Tap forms on iPad2 *2018-06-09, version 4.0.7* Why can I not share my Tap Forms Data on my iPhone 4 with my iPad2 ? Am I missing something? ### 2/5 — Can’t sync *2018-03-19, version 4.0.7* I’ve had this app for years now and haven’t been able to sync this to my other devices ### 3/5 — Sync is hit or miss *2017-01-25, version 4.0.7* I really wanted to love this software because there is a lot to like. The developer is very responsive. The sync between devices is REALLY hit or miss meaning that it doesn't work very often ### 1/5 — had high hopes *2016-10-10, version 4.0.7* looking for bento replacement....this one just makes syncing your database between the mac and the iphone a nightmare....constant fails...dosnt sync on its own... have to reset syncing to make it work....always wondering if I'm going to lose my data.... Bummed that I spent so much on the desktop and phone app.... ### 1/5 — I'm done *2016-09-23, version 4.0.7* Instead of upgrading current version this developer constantly comes out with a new version with a hefty price. Extremely greedy! ### 1/5 — Pretty scummy *2016-08-30, version 4.0.7* Bought this version (which was already a pretty expensive app to begin with). You put out a new version instead of updating this app and doubled the price. Won't be purchasing anything from this developer again. ### 1/5 — Not Impressed *2016-08-23, version 4.0.7* Still not impressed. Get another database if you need relationships and links. ### 1/5 — New purchase immediately offers upgrade at full price. *2016-08-09, version 4.0.7* There seem to be too many versions. I use tap forms on MacOS and wanted to be able to use it on iOS as well. But when I buy, it immediately encourages me to upgrade to tap forms 5. Don't make your users figure out which version of your app they need. ### 1/5 — Really? *2016-08-04, version 4.0.7* Another purchase for long time users. I gave this app 5 stars previous to this update. Now I don't care, they are leaving me, I am leaving them. Beware purchasers of the new app, it'll happen again. It's a temporary purchase until they want more money to stay current. ### 4/5 — Powerful but ideosyncratic *2016-05-18, version 4.0.6* This is an amazing app I couldn't live without. Is easy to set up a database to log almost any kind of data. It is as powerful as expensive apps costing much more. The downside is that there are quite a few features that are awkward and not done the standard iOS way. It is as if the developers only use an iOS device to develop this app and have no idea what a typical user expects. For example sharing. The share icon is used for several other functions so it hard to find the actual share menu. To finally get to the standard share menu you know and love, the one that is a single click or menu choice in other apps, is a multistep operation on this app and needs action on several menu levels. Very un-iOS. It is so buried that you will not find it unless you ask on a forum. I'm certain most users don't know there is a share menu. On the other hand these are annoyances. This app is a personal database tool tool and that job it gets right. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Stopped working on is 14 *2020-11-19, version 4.0.9* Not sure why I have to pay (again) for the newer version if this one is no longer supported? How long before you drop support for that one and ask us to pay yet again? **Developer response:** This may be due to an issue with TouchID. Did you have that enabled before? If you email me at support@tapforms.com I can help you solve the problem. Thanks! --- Brendan ### 1/5 — Legacy Product Disabled *2020-02-01, version 4.0.9* Been using Tap Forms for many years, and it has been working fine. Starting in the beginning of 2020, the product NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. Two error messages appear “Form Editing Disabled” and “Record Editing Disabled”. Time to start shopping for a replacement, and Tap Forms will not be on the list. **Developer response:** This is not due to Tap Forms being disabled. There's a switch you can toggle to enable or disable record editing. Tap on any record to view the details. Then tap on the action menu button at the top right. Then tap on the pencil button to toggle editing mode. So please try that and if you still have troubles, please contact me directly at support@tapforms.com and I'd be happy to help you to get it working for you again. Thanks! --- Brendan ### 1/5 — Now won’t work *2019-10-16, version 4.0.9* Was great before last update. Now my encryption key won’t work and I can’t get in! May love again if there was a stable fix. ### 1/5 — Issue with Updates *2019-10-07, version 4.0.9* Used to be an amazing database. With 4.0.8 & 4.0.9, database just crashes upon opening. I no longer have access to all of my info. Tried restoring and still just crashes with iPhone XR. Wish they would add FaceID as well. ### 1/5 — Update has corrupted my database *2019-10-04, version 4.0.8* I have used tapforms for a very long time. A recent auto update has corrupted my database and I have lost all of my info. Ridiculous. ### 1/5 — Don’t bother *2018-07-16, version 4.0.7* I’ve used this for years and it was originally fantastic. But it’s nothing but glitches now and the creator won’t fix it because he got greedy and sold out for a new, expensive app with a worse interface than the original. I’ve contacted him several times looking for the original to be fixed so I could keep using it, and he just won’t do it and keeps trying to sell me the new one which I’ve already told him I tried and supremely disliked. Bottom line, don’t waste your time on any of his apps, he just abandons them and then tries to get you to spend more money on newer, inferior products. **Developer response:** Hi Ghashlycrumbs. I'm very sorry you feel this way about Tap Forms. I've been constantly developing Tap Forms for 10 years now. True, the older version 4 of Tap Forms that you're using is no longer being updated. The newer operating system versions require me to keep up with the changes there. The old version uses code that has been deprecated for years now that would require a big overhaul to allow it to be updated to support the newer iOS versions. I asked you via email what the issues were with Tap Forms 5 and that maybe I could work on improving them for you, but you wouldn't give me any details. You just said it was not as good as the old version and didn't provide any any specifics. How am I supposed to change what you don't like if you don't tell me what that is? The feature requests and feedback that I receive from Tap Forms customers is what drives my development. The majority of the Tap Forms 5 interface is much like version 4, but there were new additions that I made such as multiple database document support, the new Photo Grid and Multi-Column List Views, multiple photo support, etc. I'm also currently busy on version 5.3 which will be available when iOS 12 ships. So if there's anything specific that you're not happy with in Tap Forms 5, I'd be happy to take a look into it to see if there's ways I can make it better for everyone. Thanks! -- Brendan ### 1/5 — App doesn’t synchronize anymore *2018-04-01, version 4.0.7* I have the latest Tap Forms apps on both my iPhone and my MacBook Pro, however every time I try to synchronize it says synchronization failed. I do not know what to do about this. ### 1/5 — Self sabotage guts a formerly great app *2017-04-30, version 4.0.7* This was a great app that I used for several years. In 2016 the developer decided to change syncing methods. I've tried to adapt to the new syncing method three separate times without success. That's my limit. I'm deleting the app. Now I hope to find another form app with iCloud and/or Dropbox syncing that works half as well as this one does. What a waste. :-/ **Developer response:** Tap Forms 5.1 has 4 syncing methods available, including iCloud sync. Please contact me at support@tapforms.com and I can help you work through getting your data to sync. Sorry for the delayed response. ### 1/5 — NOPE. GOODBYE. *2017-04-04, version 4.0.7* Rather than respect and appreciate long time supporters this developer has chosen to reward loyalty with greed. A reasonable upgrade fee would have been appropriate. Shame on you for having no existing customer loyalty. I recommend not purchasing this app or supporting this developer as I myself now choose to no longer do. Unfortunately. **Developer response:** I offer a 50% discount for all exiting Tap Forms customers for upgrading to the new Tap Forms 5 version. Please contact me at support@tapforms.com and I can set you up. ### 1/5 — Dropped iCloud; dropped Tapforms *2016-11-17, version 4.0.7* Pricey upgrade(s) I was going to tolerate, but also dropped iCloud sync. Done. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Could not function w/o this app! *2021-10-12, version 4.0.9* The ONLY time I had a hitch with this app, I wrote an email to the creator and he responded within hours with the solution. He’s a solo developer. I think some of these low reviews are unfair. I really LOVE this app and use it for everything! ### 5/5 — Perfect for GTD - Getting Things Done *2020-01-29, version 4.0.9* I have been using Tap Forms for years for my GTD personal productivity. I have forms for my Vision of my life, 5 Goals for the coming year, 22 Responsibilities this year, 96 Projects to undertake this week and in the coming weeks, and 418 Actions to perform in various contexts this week that each bring me a step closer to my Vision. I also keep checklists, 60 stories I am writing, 11 recipes, 53 inventions, 443 passwords, and plenty of financial information all encrypted in a database that doesn’t need any multinational corporations’ clouds to function. It all resides on my phone, quickly accessible. I also routinely make backups to store offline so if I ever lose my phone, I can easily restore the whole database to a new one. ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2019-07-23, version 4.0.7* Fun to use. Takes a little time to understand how its put together, well for me anyway as I am not database wise. But in a few minutes you are up and running. It’s flexible and you can use it for anything from simple recurring lists to all the data you need in one place for a school. ### 5/5 — Excellent database - your creativity is the only limit *2017-06-03, version 4.0.7* I have now been using TapForms for over a year and I continue to find more and more uses for it. Previous review. I have now been using for months and love this app. I have never lost my data. But if I did, I back up my data weekly or more often, sometimes. PREVIOUS REVIEW: The Tap Forms App exceeded all my expectations. You can customize the database forms for anything you can imagine. You can store contacts, passwords, travel information, restaurants, frequent flyer data and much more. For instance, I created a story for each Hebrew character and use that for remembering vocabulary words and how to spell them. It was easy to make up a form to store that data. Anything you are interested in you can store; the only limit is your imagination. I have created my own databases (you have an extensive choice of fields to choose from, such as voice recordings, drawing, phone numbers, locations, photos, text, and so on). You choose which fields are useful for the database you are building. Or, you can begin with forms that already have been designed and modify them to fit your needs. Most of the fields in your databases are elegantly linked to other applications in the iPhone, such as the voice narration, telephone and maps. You can edit or add fields even after you begin to enter data. It has a sophisticated backup system which you need to learn how to use on a regular basis. The App is very stable and the customer support is outstanding. The program does not seem at all simple at first, and there is a learning curve required. It took me several days to master it. Before purchasing, I would suggest that you first download the free Tap Forms Database Lite app and see if it seems to meet your needs. [Several years have passed since my last review and I want to say thank-you so much, again. And thanks for incorporating fingerprint touch as a way to skip password. Keep up the fantastic work.] ### 5/5 — No Problems Here *2017-05-20, version 4.0.7* I don't understand why this app is getting such bad reviews. I'm using version 4.0.7 and have no problems. I have not opted to upgrade to version 5, so I guess that's the difference where the others are having difficulties. I have given this app glowing reviews in years past and have used it regularly ever since in my business for customer scheduling. I sync an iPhone and three different generations of iPads at the same time without issue. I came here to check out what this version 5 was all about; and though I will wait to upgrade, I believe the developer will work hard to correct any issue the feedback reveals. As far as the folks calling the developer "greedy" for charging $16 for their work product, I can only assume they've never been an entrepreneur. There is nothing wrong with charging for a product, work performed or a service. That's how most people are paid! Grow up already. Give up a couple of those $6 cups of coffee and call it even. 😑 ### 5/5 — Great database app. Looking for geo search *2016-11-19, version 4.0.7* This app is working great for me. I am so glad that Bento died. The design makes data entry fast and easy. I would really like a geo search function that would find all entries that were within a specified distance of a point. Now the location field is not very useful for searches. Syncing works well too. Version 4 ### 5/5 — great app *2016-11-13, version 4.0.7* can sync and backup to icloud or dropbox ### 5/5 — Very happy Bento to Tapform user *2015-02-14, version 3.9.4* I was an happy Bento user but since they are no longer supporting it and it doesn’t seem to work well, if at all on Yosemite, I started using Tapforms. Great program. It does almost all of what Bento does and I find it a bit more flexible for set up and forms. It’s not as user friendly as Bento but very, very close. I have it on 2 Mac’s, my iPad and iPhone and all sync well together. I’ve had one issue and Brendan responded quickly, while in vacation no less, and helped me resolve the issue. I have quite a few databases within Tapforms, all brought over neatly from Bento, using the built in Bento import. You can print out all your forms within a database, you just have to select them all. I saw something didn’t think you could do that so wanted to clear that up. Overall, I’m very happy and hope to use this for a long time. ### 5/5 — Very fully featured, cross-platform functionality, unbelievably responsive support! *2014-11-12, version 3.9.2* It’s been about nine months since I last reviewed Tap Forms for iOS. I feel compelled to review it again because I am constantly so excited and pleased about this product. Here’s an indicator of how strongly I feel: when I installed Yosemite, the very first thing I wanted to do was test the functionality of Tap Forms iCloud syncing with iOS. The product is not bug-free, but it is SO fully featured and SO assiduously maintained and supported, I only wish I could give it more than 5 stars. I actually feel guilty that the developer hasn’t charged me anything since my initial purchases on the various platforms, despite his adding a great deal of functionality and providing outstanding support. I am particularly fond of the “inverse relationship” feature, which allows two-way linking of database fields. I find all kinds of uses for this, and don’t know of ANY other consumer-level product which provides this functionality on the Mac, iPad, and iPhone. I think Tap Forms is unique in its functionality and close to unique in the level of dedication and commitment shown demonstrated by its developer. If you’re organization-prone and data driven as I am, this is an app you should not pass up, at any price! ### 5/5 — Best DB for iPhone I can find: *2014-11-11, version 3.9.2* Since purchasing my iPhone 3GS (still using it) I have been wanting a DB program. Gave Bento a go, but for me it was not a good fit. After reading about Tap Forms I tried the lite version; I was so impressed I purchased their full iPhone version. Prior to using Tap Forms my data was contained within numerous Numbers spreadsheets. After purchasing Tap Forms all those individual spreadsheets have been converted to forms within Tap Forms. My information is much easier to located than opening individual spreadsheets. A bonus is the developer is very quick with responses; most often within hours. He is most courteous and helpful. If there was one quibble with the lite version is its limited functionality. My suggestion is to provide full functionality that times out after a set number of days. Customers can then better see the full potential of Tap Forms. __________________________ Updated: Tap Forms is easy to use and also quite powerful. In the past for managing data I kept the data in separate spreadsheets. Moving to Tap Forms bringing in all my data management spreadsheets into a proper database has made data much easer to get to and manage. If you are a former Bento user you will love Tap Forms finding it has more features and more power. RicD --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*