# inHouse vs Forma

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: inHouse at none against Forma's 20. inHouse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Forma's advantage is chart position (#107 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forma sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. inHouse asks for nothing beyond the download.

inHouse ships an update every 3 weeks, Forma monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | inHouse | Forma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-pdf-document-editor/id1658514439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#107** |
| Size | 60 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumibay AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394349469) | [BPMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085442365) |

## What reviewers say

### inHouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inhouse/id1481839062)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Forma

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

**Currently charting:** #107 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 inHouse free?

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

### Is Forma free?

Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do inHouse or Forma have ads?

Forma shows ads; inHouse does not.

### Which is updated more often, inHouse or Forma?

inHouse ships an update every 3 weeks, and Forma monthly. Most recently, inHouse was updated on September 19, 2026 and Forma on September 26, 2026.

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