# Resume Maker Professional vs Forma

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forma at 69% against Resume Maker Professional's 14%. Forma also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Resume Maker Professional sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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.

Forma holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forma has 26K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Resume Maker Professional's written reviews are positive against 69% of Forma's.

Resume Maker Professional ships an update every 2 months, Forma monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Resume Maker Professional | Forma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resume-maker-professional/id1236582597/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-pdf-document-editor/id1658514439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 75 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TALENT ACQUISITIONS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018926708) | [BPMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085442365) |

## What reviewers say

### Resume Maker Professional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resume-maker-professional/id1236582597)

Create a professional resume quickly with recruiter-tested templates. This app guides you through filling in your information, selecting a design, and then allows you to share, print, or email your finished document. It also supports creating cover letters with optional signatures and photos.

**Highlights:** 38 professional resume templates, Add, edit, and re-arrange CV sections, Make professional cover letters, Add signature and photo to resume, Integrated spell check, Download, print, or email resume

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Resume Builder Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Resume Builder Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Resume Maker Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Resume Builder Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Resume Builder Pro Quarterly | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Resume Maker Pro Quarterly | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Resume Builder Pro Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Resume Builder Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📝 Helpful resume templates
- 🚀 Convenient resume creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features required
- 🔍 Lack of free options
- 🤔 Confusing subscription model
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🌐 Language issues (mostly in English)

**Reported bugs**

- Text disappearing or becoming unreadable
- Inability to edit or modify created resumes
- Unexpected charges and subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and export resumes without paying
- More customization options for templates
- Support for multiple languages


### Forma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-pdf-document-editor/id1658514439)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forma Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 month Pro 100Gb storage | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 year Pro 10Gb storage | $19.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $20.99 | per year |
| 1 year Pro 100Gb storage | $24.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Resume Maker Professional free?

Resume Maker Professional 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, Resume Maker Professional or Forma?

Forma is rated higher. Resume Maker Professional averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Forma averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Resume Maker Professional or Forma have ads?

Both Resume Maker Professional and Forma show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Resume Maker Professional or Forma?

Resume Maker Professional ships an update every 2 months, and Forma monthly. Most recently, Resume Maker Professional was updated on October 20, 2026 and Forma on October 21, 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.*