# Google Cloud vs Forms for Google Docs

The clearest difference is rating: Forms for Google Docs at 4.7 against Google Cloud's 3.4. Forms for Google Docs also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 30%) and ratings volume (60K vs 103). Google Cloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forms for Google Docs sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Google Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Forms for Google Docs holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forms for Google Docs has 60K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Google Cloud's written reviews are positive against 61% of Forms for Google Docs's.

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, Forms for Google Docs every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Cloud | Forms for Google Docs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814/reviews) | **[4.7 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-docs/id1619382448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 103 | **60K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#57** |
| Size | 117 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Aurora Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617956179) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814)

Manage your Google Cloud services on your iPhone or iPad. Monitor billing, status, and critical issues. Create custom dashboards, access Cloud Shell, and SSH into VMs for direct control.

**Highlights:** Cloud service management, Billing and status monitoring, Customizable dashboards, Compute Engine/App Engine monitoring, SSH access to VMs, Cloud Shell access, Incident and error response

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick access to cloud resources on mobile
- 👍 Good UI/UX design with Material Design
- 🔐 Useful SSH functionality for VM management
- 📊 Helpful for quick monitoring and status checks
- ⚡ Cloud Shell access for command-line operations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cloud Shell frequently disconnects
- ❌ Missing critical features (Cloud Run, Cloud Tasks, Cloud Build)
- 🔒 Persistent permission errors and access issues
- 💸 Confusing billing display and hidden charges
- 📉 Limited dashboard and monitoring capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Cloud Shell stuck on 'preparing to connect' screen
- Cloud Shell disconnects when switching apps
- SSH authentication failures
- App crashes when viewing error console details
- Logs page continuously refreshing

**Requested features**

- Cloud Run service support
- Cloud Tasks management
- Cloud Build integration
- Custom dashboard access from mobile
- Dark mode for iPad


### Forms for Google Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-docs/id1619382448)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Productivity, #59 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily create and manage online forms, surveys, and quizzes directly from your mobile device. Analyze responses in real-time with automatic summaries and graphs. Share forms via various platforms and collaborate with others.

**Highlights:** Create online forms and surveys, Multiple question types, Real-time response analysis, Customizable themes, Quiz creation with scoring, AI-powered question generation, Response notifications and limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium, 3 days free | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Forms Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Free-trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient for business needs
- 💡 Helpful for surveys and quizzes
- 👍 Convenient mobile access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, inconsistent performance
- 💰 Excessive paywalled features
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Responses not syncing correctly
- Forms not publishing or accepting responses as expected
- Inability to refresh or update forms in a timely manner

**Requested features**

- Add signature option
- Improve export and data management features
- Reduce paywalled functionality in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Cloud free?

Google Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Forms for Google Docs free?

Forms for Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Cloud or Forms for Google Docs?

Forms for Google Docs is rated higher. Google Cloud averages 3.4 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Forms for Google Docs averages 4.7 from 60K ratings.

### Do Google Cloud or Forms for Google Docs have ads?

Forms for Google Docs shows ads; Google Cloud does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Cloud or Forms for Google Docs?

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, and Forms for Google Docs every 2 weeks. Most recently, Google Cloud was updated on October 6, 2026 and Forms for Google Docs on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*