# Formbook vs Habit Batcher

The clearest difference is rating: Habit Batcher at 5.0 against Formbook's 4.5. Habit Batcher also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Formbook's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Formbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Habit Batcher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Habit Batcher 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 3, 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 Habit Batcher's.

Formbook ships an update every 4 days, Habit Batcher every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Formbook | Habit Batcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formbook/id1570038338/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-batcher/id6748263359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mathieu Morgensztern](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439918443) | [Durham Creative LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824868303) |

## What reviewers say

### Formbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formbook/id1570038338)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notebook sharing | $3.99 | one-time |
| Additional fields pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🔄 Seamless cross-device synchronization
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscription
- 🎨 Clean, native Apple design aesthetic
- 📊 Flexible field types and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search functionality (no field-specific search)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on macOS
- ⚠️ Slow performance with large datasets
- 📋 No table/spreadsheet view option
- 🔐 Lack of password protection

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Field-specific search functionality
- Advanced multi-criteria filtering
- Table/spreadsheet view for data
- Password/biometric app protection
- Rich text formatting (bold, italic, colors)


### Habit Batcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-batcher/id6748263359)

This app helps you build consistent routines by grouping habits into structured batches. Track your progress visually and stay on track with smart notifications and home screen widgets. It focuses on behavioral science principles to make habits stick.

**Highlights:** Habit stacking for routine building, Visual progress tracking (calendars, streaks), Optional partial progress tracking, Separate daily to-do list, Home screen widgets for visibility, Deep customization options, Smart and flexible notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Batcher Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Batcher Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Formbook free?

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

### Is Habit Batcher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Formbook or Habit Batcher?

Habit Batcher is rated higher. Formbook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Habit Batcher averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Formbook or Habit Batcher have ads?

Neither Formbook nor Habit Batcher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Formbook or Habit Batcher?

Formbook ships an update every 4 days, and Habit Batcher every 2 days. Most recently, Formbook was updated on October 22, 2026 and Habit Batcher on October 28, 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.*