Comparison

Format vs TapSite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Format

Build and manage a professional online portfolio with beautiful themes and integrated business tools. Showcase your work, promote and sell it, and update your site on the go. This platform supports creatives at every stage of their business.

Highlights
  • Build stunning online portfolios
  • Manage gallery and collection pages
  • Create and edit blog posts
  • Promote and sell your work
  • Update website on the go
  • Password protect galleries
Features
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Meet Format, the portfolio platform that empowers creatives to succeed. A website builder and so much more, with beautiful themes that showcase your work alongside integrated business tools. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a full-time professional, Format has the tools and support you need at every stage of your business. Build a stunning online portfolio in minutes, promote, and sell your work all in one spot. **Voted most trusted by creative professionals across the globe, Format is the top choice to build your website.** Overview Change your website on the go with the Format app. Update in real time and see how it looks with your overall site — in one streamlined workflow. You can quickly upload a photo, rearrange it, and view the changes on your live portfolio. Or easily manage your website navigation using our Site Menu tab. When you’re done, a simple tap brings you right back to the app to continue editing. App Features Create and Manage Gallery Pages • Create, edit, and rearrange your galleries however you like • Upload photos, link videos, and add text easily and intuitively • Access and seamlessly share your portfolio content with others • Password protect your website and galleries from unwanted visitors • Edit image and video captions using our formatting tools, or with your own custom HTML code • Manage your portfolio website’s menu from the Site Menu tab • Upload photos from other apps using Format’s Share Extension Create and Manage Collection Pages • Create a visual menu to display your portfolio in a way that reflects your brand • Link to similar galleries and pages in your website • Efficient way to categorize work all in one place for simple navigation Create a Blog • Create and edit blog posts directly from your phone with an intuitive CMS • Add videos and images from your camera roll, existing Format galleries, or Dropbox • Rearrange images in an image set and choose the display style without leaving the app • Grow your audience by providing behind-the-scenes access to your work Support • Fast and friendly support in every time zone • 24/7 help for all users What Our Users are Saying About Us • “Format has helped me contextualize my work in a way that no other platform has before. The ability to add multiple text elements throughout a gallery, the fully customizable design templates, and the intuitive drag-and-drop feature have all enabled me to display my work as an immersive visual narrative.” • “With Format and their very helpful, responsive team, I have been able to build myself and maintain an impressive website which I am at ease with and happy and proud to share with future employers and business contacts. The platform is so straightforward and intuitive, and if you ever need help, the team is always on hand to help.” • “I set up and customized a website theme in about 30 minutes, now that I know the ins and outs! Format rocks, and I love your customer service.” Whether you’re a photographer, illustrator, designer, videographer, model, artist, or influencer, Format makes it easy to captivate your audience with a head-turning online portfolio website. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/useformat Got questions? Visit http://help.format.com/

About

TapSite

Create and manage professional websites directly from your mobile device without any coding. Customize designs with fonts, colors, and layouts, and easily share access with others. Launch and update your site on the go, with features like SEO tags and custom domain linking.

Highlights
  • No-code website creation
  • Mobile-first design controls
  • Customizable fonts and colors
  • SEO tag optimization
  • Forms for lead generation
  • Custom domain linking
  • 10GB website storage
Features
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TapSite is a website builder made for mobile. Every control is here, from colors to fonts to the button that launches your brand new website. No need to write code, or find a desk. If you prefer spending time on your phone or tablet instead of at a computer, TapSite is for you. If you want to document an adventure or promote your latest gig on a page that doesn't vanish under new content, TapSite is for you. Stay on the move and still keep your site fresh for your audience. TapSite is mobile, but the design options are built to scale for screens big and small. So if you are trying to get the attention of someone who does use their computer, your website won't look like it was made on a mobile device, and that's the point. Once you make that impression, help people connect with you using forms, so you can grow your network. Why stop at one hope or dream? With a TapSite subscription, you can create two websites, so you can work on landing that important job and still promote your rock band. If you have ever started making changes to a website and needed to stop halfway through, but worried about your site looking unfinished, TapSite is for you. Launch a basic splash page quickly, and work on different versions privately. Once you have that "2.0" ready to go, just swap out the whole website with a few taps. If you have thought about learning how to make websites for others, but find learning code to be a challenge, TapSite is for you. People can share access so others can make changes on their own devices. Try building your own site, then use those skills to help others build their brand. All this, plus the ability to link a custom domain name, add photos and documents, choose from dozens of layouts you can mix and match, pull colors from your photos to help design, and much more. Even more features: - 10GB website storage (images/documents/page content) per plan, shared between your sites. - 20k visits per month for each plan (soft cap) - grow with confidence! - Pages include SEO tags that social media and search engine sites look for. Change the text and image as you see fit. - Choose fonts and colors that work for you. If you want to rebrand, changing a color changes it everywhere that color is used, which saves you time. - Forms can forward your web visitors to other pages, or show a popup or a "thank you" message. - Limited images to work with? You can choose photos from select image services that help to reinforce your writing. Terms of Services: https://tapsitepolicies.com/app/terms-of-services/

Screenshots

Format4 screens
TapSite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TapSite at 100% against Format's 48%. TapSite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Format's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TapSite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Format asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TapSite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Format's written reviews are positive against 100% of TapSite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Format ships an update every 2 months, TapSite monthly. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Format versus TapSite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormatTapSite
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdeaform Inc.PivotBox LLC

Customer experience

Format

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral11.0%
Negative41.5%

TapSite

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Format

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes
  • App freezes
  • App quits
  • Errors during large uploads
  • Crashes when adding external links
Show 10 more
  • Cannot delete submenus
  • App glitches
  • App force closing
  • General errors
  • App doesn't refresh changes
  • Wrong password issues
  • Website deactivated
  • Blog option never works
  • App doesn't work on M1 iPad Pro
  • Sliver of UI on launch

Requested features

19 requests
  • iPad version
  • iPad OS support
  • Android version
  • Client gallery viewing
  • Client selection viewing
Show 14 more
  • Workflow service on app
  • iPad optimized app
  • Full site features in app
  • Editing pages
  • Editing text
  • Adding captions
  • Editing text pages
  • Upload to blog section
  • Access proofing pages
  • Manage blogs
  • Move or copy images between galleries
  • Edit website menu
  • Edit gallery order
  • Dark mode

TapSite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Format

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TapSite

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Package (6-month)7 Days trial$54.996 Months
  • Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Format free?
Format is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TapSite free?
TapSite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Format or TapSite?
TapSite is rated higher. Format averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TapSite averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Format or TapSite have ads?
Format shows ads; TapSite does not.
Which is updated more often, Format or TapSite?
Format ships an update every 2 months, and TapSite monthly. Most recently, Format was updated on September 18, 2026 and TapSite on September 18, 2026.

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