# PDF Maker vs Forma

PDF Maker and Forma both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Forma's written reviews are positive against 29% of PDF Maker's. Forma also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 1.1K). PDF Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PDF Maker against 4.7 for Forma. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forma has 26K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of PDF Maker's written reviews are positive against 69% of Forma's.

PDF Maker ships an update every 4 months, Forma monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Maker | Forma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-maker-convert-to-pdf/id1567656728/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-pdf-document-editor/id1658514439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **69.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#102** |
| Size | 140 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muhammet Yalcın Ozdemir Halil Ibrahim Karahan Mustafa Ayten Kupertino Bilisim Yazılım K.S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788511975) | [BPMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085442365) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-maker-convert-to-pdf/id1567656728)

Easily convert various file types, including documents and photos, into PDF format directly on your device. This app offers advanced tools for merging, splitting, and compressing PDFs, along with options to add content and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Convert DOC, XLS, JPG, TXT, PPT, SVG to PDF, Create new PDFs from photos or text, Merge and split PDF files, Compress PDF files, Preview, export, and share PDFs

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| PDF Converter | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |


### Forma

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

**Currently charting:** #102 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 PDF Maker free?

PDF Maker 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, PDF Maker or Forma?

Forma is rated higher. PDF Maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Forma averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do PDF Maker or Forma have ads?

Forma shows ads; PDF Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Maker or Forma?

PDF Maker ships an update every 4 months, and Forma monthly. Most recently, PDF Maker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Forma on September 26, 2026.

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