Comparison

Formbook vs FigPace

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

Head to head
About

Formbook

This app allows you to create structured notes that function like database forms, saving you time and providing instant chart statistics. It supports collaboration, cross-device synchronization, and AI-powered form building with numerous field types.

Highlights
  • Form-based note creation
  • Instant chart statistics
  • Notebook sharing for collaboration
  • AI-powered automated form builder
  • 30+ form field types
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Export to PDF and CSV
Features
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Formbook: the revolutionary personal database app. Formbook is a new generation database app in which you create form based notes to easily store information. Formbook is the perfect app for structured information note taking. With Formbook, notes behave like database forms: create a notebook and define the fields you need to store your information. Form based notes have amazing benefits: - Gain a huge amount of time while taking notes as you just need to fill in form fields. - Instantly obtain chart stats on the data contained in your notebooks. - Share notebooks for collaboration with other Formbook users. Here are some usage examples. Create notebooks to: - Keep track of your progress in sport training. - Remember your favorite restaurants in places you visit. - Store your recipes. - Follow to do tasks. - Prepare a trip by describing the places to visit. - Keep track of any object inventory (with barcode reader). Formbook comes with a powerful dashboard feature that visually displays charts on your data. Personalize your charts and analyse data in detail. Formbook is cross device: notes are automatically synchronized on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch via iCloud. Formbook is also available on your Apple Watch: access your notes and notebooks directly from you Apple Watch. Formbook is powered by AI: save time with the new automated form builder. Enter your notebook name and Formbook infers the database fields. Choose among 30 form field types when conceiving your notebook structure: - Short text field - Long text field - Secret text field revealed by FaceID or TouchID - Code text field (programming languages) - Number - Currency - Stepper (number) - Slider (number) - Calculation (using the data from other fields) - Yes/No button - Date and Time fields - Duration - Images and photos - List of elements (with optional checkboxes) - List of tags - Rating (with stars) - Email (with compose button) - Address (with map access) - Phone number (with compose button) - URL (with browse button) - Barcode and QR code (with scan button) - Current location (latitude, longitude, address) Export your notes as PDF file and CSV file to use the data with spreadsheet apps.

About

FigPace

This app helps you manage your time effectively with a simple interface for tracking work and personal projects. It offers features like one-tap start/stop, organization by project, and live activity support to keep you focused and productive.

Highlights
  • One-tap start/stop timer
  • Organize sessions by project
  • Live Activity support
  • Smart background nudges
  • Export reports (Pro)
Features
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Set your pace with FigPace — the fast, clean way to stay on top of your time. Whether you’re studying, freelancing, babysitting, or running your side hustle, FigPace helps you start the clock, stay focused, and make every minute count. • One-Tap Start/Stop – Kick off or end your timer from anywhere in the app. • Organize by Project – Group your sessions to keep work and life sorted. • Live Activity Support – See your active pace right from your Lock Screen. • Smart Background Nudges – Get a heads-up if you forget to stop the clock — no server needed. • Export Reports (Pro) – Send clean CSVs by email for school, work, or taxes. FigPace is built for focus with a personal vibe that works for both casual tracking and pro use. Track more. Waste less. Set your pace. Download FigPace now and take control of your time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shadowdog.ai/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Formbook4 screens
FigPace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FigPace at 5.0 against Formbook's 4.5. FigPace also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Formbook's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (32 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Formbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and FigPace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FigPace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Formbook has 32 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Formbook's written reviews are positive against 100% of FigPace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Formbook ships an update every 4 days, FigPace fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Formbook versus FigPace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormbookFigPace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathieu MorgenszternShadow Dog Software LLC

Customer experience

Formbook

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral14.9%
Negative5.2%

FigPace

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Formbook

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Crashes on macOS Ventura and newer
  • Crashes when validating fields in new notes
  • Export functionality issues with CSV and PDF
  • Barcode field scans but cannot search by barcode
  • Star rating field too sensitive to accidental changes
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  • Performance degradation with photos in notes
  • Text field labels not visible in note panel
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Import duplicates data instead of updating
  • Occasional freezing and slowness
  • Watch app syncing problems
  • In-app purchase requires repurchase after updates

Requested features

30 requests
  • Field-specific search functionality
  • Advanced multi-criteria filtering
  • Table/spreadsheet view for data
  • Password/biometric app protection
  • Rich text formatting (bold, italic, colors)
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  • File attachment support (PDFs, documents)
  • Drag-and-drop image insertion
  • Move notes between notebooks
  • Duplicate notebook without content
  • Advanced calculated fields with date math
  • Print functionality for records and lists
  • Customizable PDF export templates
  • Folder organization for notebooks
  • Read-only mode for records
  • Barcode scanning search capability
  • Calendar integration
  • Reminder/alert field with notifications
  • Multiple image support per field
  • Keyboard shortcuts/Shortcuts app integration
  • Collaborative sharing between users
  • Template creation for notebooks
  • Undo/backup functionality
  • Batch operations (edit, delete multiple)
  • Tag autocomplete with global tag list
  • Sub-tags support
  • Column/card view options
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Home button for quick navigation
  • Bulk import with update option
  • Android version

FigPace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Formbook

One-time2
  • Notebook sharing$3.99
  • Additional fields pack$3.99
3 purchases

FigPace

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Single Export and Share$0.99

Questions

Is Formbook free?
Formbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FigPace free?
FigPace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Formbook or FigPace?
FigPace is rated higher. Formbook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while FigPace averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Formbook or FigPace have ads?
Neither Formbook nor FigPace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Formbook or FigPace?
Formbook ships an update every 4 days, and FigPace fortnightly. Most recently, Formbook was updated on October 22, 2026 and FigPace on October 24, 2026.

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