Comparison

iLovePDF vs Forma

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

Head to head
About

iLovePDF

Edit, convert, annotate, and sign PDF documents on the go. This app offers tools to scan, merge, split, compress, and protect your files, enhancing productivity for work and study.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Convert JPG/Office to PDF
  • Edit and annotate PDFs
  • Fill and e-sign forms
  • Compress and merge PDFs
  • Split and rotate PDFs
  • Protect PDFs with passwords
Features
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Read, convert, annotate and sign PDF in just a few seconds with this handy document scanner and editor. Boost your productivity with every tool you need to work on the go. PHONE SCANNER • iPhone and iPad Scanner: Snap a photo of anything and save it to PDF. Multipage PDF option available. • Text recognition (OCR):Turn any scanned text or image into PDF with high accuracy. PDF CONVERTER • JPG to PDF: Take a picture of a document and save it to PDF. • MS Office Converter: Convert office documents to PDF files. Turn your PDF files into editable Office formats such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint. • Extract images from PDF: Extract images from your PDF document with high quality. Convert your own images to single or multiple PDF files. PDF EDITOR • Annotate PDF: Simply highlight the relevant text in your PDF. Add notes and annotations to PDF document, leave comments, draw or insert images to PDF. Choose your format of annotation. • Fill and sign forms: Quickly fill out a PDF form typing text and e-sign it using your finger. • PDF Reader: View, edit and modify PDF files stored in the Cloud or on your device whenever you need. OPTIMIZE, ORGANIZE AND PROTECT DOCUMENTS • Compress PDF: Reduce the filesize of your document while keeping visual quality. • Merge PDF: Combine multiple documents into a single PDF file. • Split PDF: Split PDF pages or extract pages to multiple PDF documents with high quality. • Rotate PDF: Rotate specific PDF pages and adjust their fit within your document. • PDF Protection: Remove or add PDF passwords. • Add page numbers to PDF: Customize your PDF files. Choose position, typography, and size of your page numbers. • Watermark PDF: Choose an image or a text and add it to your PDF document. Select position, transparency or typography for the best result. Connect to your Google Drive and Dropbox account to select and share documents from the Cloud. Upgrade to Premium and enjoy all the benefits with this all-in-one versatile PDF editor. iLovePDF Premium is available for purchase via an auto-renewable subscription as follows: • Annual or Monthly subscription available. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed and discontinued by the user. Account Settings after purchase: • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of use: https://www.ilovepdf.com/help/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.ilovepdf.com/help/privacy

About

Forma

This AI-powered app allows users to edit, fill, sign, scan, and convert PDF documents. It offers features like text editing, form filling, e-signatures, OCR scanning, and file conversion. An AI assistant can summarize, rewrite, or generate content, and users can create invoices and resumes.

Highlights
  • AI-powered PDF editing
  • Fill and e-sign forms
  • Built-in OCR scanner
  • Convert PDFs to various formats
  • AI assistant for content generation
  • Create and send invoices
  • Resume builder
Features
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Meet Forma—your AI-powered PDF editor that lets you fill, sign, scan, and edit documents. Contracts to sign, forms to fill, files to convert—and no laptop in sight. With Forma, all you need is your phone: edit text, fill out forms, add your signature, scan paper, and convert between formats without disrupting the layout. When a document needs more than editing—a summary, a rewrite, a draft from scratch—the built-in AI assistant will take care of that too. From the creators of iScanner, trusted by 145M+ users. With Forma, you get: • A clean interface that keeps PDF work intuitive. • A built-in scanner with OCR that turns paper into searchable, editable files. • An AI assistant that summarizes, catches mistakes, and generates content. • Secure cloud storage synced across iPhone, iPad, and web. Here's what that looks like: EDIT PDFs WITHOUT LOSING THE LAYOUT Need to update a figure in a proposal or fix a heading before a deadline? Tap any text to edit it—Forma auto-matches fonts so the document looks untouched. You can also highlight sections, add notes, insert images, and split or merge files. VIBE EDIT PDFs WITH A TEXT OR VOICE PROMPT Instead of manually editing PDFs, let the app do the work. Tell Vibe Edit what you want to change by typing a message or recording a voice command, and get your updated PDF right away. FILL & SIGN FORMS WITHOUT PRINTING Tax form, lease, job application—complete any form right in the app. With autofill, you can speed through repetitive fields. Draw or type your electronic signature once, save it, and apply it whenever you need. TURN PAPER DOCS INTO FILES Not every document starts digital. Unlike most PDF editors, Forma has a full scanner built in—point your camera at an agreement, a receipt, or a note, and it becomes a clean, searchable PDF with OCR. CONVERT FILES BETWEEN FORMATS Client needs your PDF as a Word document? Professor wants the assignment in a different format? Convert seamlessly between PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, and TXT in both directions. LET AI DO THE HEAVY LIFTING Long contract before a meeting? Email that needs a different tone? Summarize lengthy documents, rewrite and polish text, or catch grammar and logic mistakes. Plus, generate cover letters, emails, and more with ready-made templates. CREATE AND SEND INVOICES ON THE GO Project done, time to get paid. Add line items, taxes, and terms, then share with a link or export as a PDF—built for freelancers and remote workers who invoice on the go. BUILD A RESUME THAT STANDS OUT Enter your details and career goals—the AI handles layout, formatting, and design. Whether you're a student entering the job market or making a career move, the result is a professional CV ready to send in minutes. KEEP YOUR FILES SAFE AND SYNCED Store documents securely in the cloud and access them across every Apple device. Blur confidential information before sharing, add watermarks to protect your work, and lock folders with a PIN for added peace of mind. Edit, sign, fill, scan, and convert—Forma is the PDF editor that turns your phone into a document workspace. Download it today. FAQ Q: Can I use Forma offline? A: Yes. Editing, form filling, and signing all work without a connection. Cloud sync and AI features require an internet connection. Q: Who can see my documents? A: Only you. Files are encrypted in cloud storage and never shared with third parties. Q: Can I use Forma on both iPhone and iPad? A: Yes. Your files sync automatically between devices through secure cloud storage. Forma PRO – Subscribe to get Pro access to all features. You will be charged after the purchase confirmation. – Subscriptions auto-renew 24 hours before the expiration date. You can manage them in your Account Settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: http://bpmob.com/forma/privacy/en/ Terms of Use: http://bpmob.com/forma/terms/en/ For any questions or inquiries about Forma, our PDF reader, contact us at http://bpmob.com/forma/support.

Screenshots

iLovePDF4 screens
Forma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iLovePDF at none against Forma's shown. iLovePDF also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 69%). Forma's advantage is chart position (#97 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. iLovePDF sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Forma sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iLovePDF against 4.7 for Forma. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of iLovePDF's written reviews are positive against 69% of Forma's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLovePDF ships an update every 6 weeks, Forma monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
iLovePDF versus Forma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLovePDFForma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (51K ratings) — better4.7 (26K ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better69.1% of reviews
Number of ratings51K — better26K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank—#97 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiLovePDFBPMobile

Customer experience

iLovePDF

All ratings51,353 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews1,793 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative18.7%

Forma

All ratings25,863 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews560 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative29.3%

User reviews

iLovePDF

From 51K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Unlocks password-protected PDFs
  • 🎨 Good compression quality
  • 💰 Free with useful features

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔒 Limited free usage
  • 🐛 Buggy PDF editing
  • 🔒 Mandatory account signup

Forma

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful features like autofill and cloud sync
  • 🚀 Seamless document management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🚫 Limited editing capabilities

Bugs and requests

iLovePDF

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when processing large files
  • Lost annotations and highlights
  • Incorrect text output from OCR
  • Inability to print zoomed PDFs

Requested features

5 requests
  • More PDF editing tools
  • Improved OCR accuracy
  • Ability to save custom stamps
  • Native file integration on iOS
  • Smoother pen/annotation tools

Forma

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect document formatting after editing
  • Inability to load or edit pre-existing documents
  • Unexpected charges and billing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Ability to edit existing text in documents
  • Support for more file formats
  • Stylus support for precise editing

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iLovePDF

Subscriptions4
  • iLovePDF Premium Monthly$5.491 Month
  • iLovePDF Premium Monthly3 Days trial$5.491 Month
  • iLovePDF Premium Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
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  • iLovePDF Premium7 Days trial$44.991 Year
17 purchases

Forma

Subscriptions17
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Forma Pro$4.997 Days
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
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  • Forma Pro$5.997 Days
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Forma Pro$6.997 Days
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 month Pro 100Gb storage3 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • 1 year Pro 10Gb storage$19.991 Year
  • Forma Pro$20.991 Year
  • 1 year Pro 100Gb storage$24.991 Year
  • Forma Pro$24.991 Year
  • Forma Pro$29.991 Year
  • Forma Pro$39.991 Year
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is iLovePDF free?
iLovePDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forma free?
Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iLovePDF or Forma?
iLovePDF is rated higher. iLovePDF averages 4.8 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Forma averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.
Do iLovePDF or Forma have ads?
Forma shows ads; iLovePDF does not.
Which is updated more often, iLovePDF or Forma?
iLovePDF ships an update every 6 weeks, and Forma monthly. Most recently, iLovePDF was updated on September 25, 2026 and Forma on September 26, 2026.

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