Formbook vs PRIAD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
PRIAD
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PRIAD brings your tasks, calendar, notes, journal, and everyday plans together in one calm and connected workspace. Instead of switching between different apps to manage your day, PRIAD helps you see what matters, what is coming next, and how everything fits together. TASKS & TO-DO LISTS Create tasks, set due dates, choose priorities, and organize your work by context. Group tasks into Spaces and Projects, connect them with Goals, and use filters to quickly find what needs your attention. CALENDAR & EVENTS Plan your schedule and keep your appointments and events in one place. View your day, week, and upcoming schedule, manage overlapping events, and use time blocking to understand how your time is being used. TIMELINE See your tasks and events together in a chronological timeline. PRIAD brings your schedule and commitments into context so you can understand your day at a glance. NOTES & JOURNAL Capture ideas, information, thoughts, and personal entries without keeping them in separate apps. Add notes, journal entries, photos, and files and keep related information connected. QUICK CAPTURE Capture a task, note, event, or journal entry in seconds. When an idea or commitment appears, add it immediately without interrupting your flow. SPACES Organize different areas of your life into Spaces such as Personal, Work, Study, Health, Family, or any other area that matters to you. PROJECTS & GOALS Connect tasks to projects and goals so individual actions have a bigger picture. See what you need to do today while keeping your longer-term priorities in view. SEARCH, TAGS & FILTERS Find what you need quickly across your tasks, events, notes, and other information. Use tags, filters, priorities, dates, and spaces to organize your life your way. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Keep your information available across your devices with secure sync. Your tasks, events, notes, and other content stay connected wherever you work. DESIGNED FOR CLARITY PRIAD is designed to feel simple when you first open it while giving you deeper organization when you need it. The interface keeps your day focused without forcing you to manage multiple disconnected productivity tools. FREE ESSENTIALS Tasks, events, notes, journal entries, and spaces are available without artificial limits. PRIAD Plus adds additional capabilities for people who want more power from their personal organization system. PRIAD is built around one simple idea: Everything in your life is connected. Bring your tasks, schedule, notes, projects, goals, and everyday commitments into one clear system and build a calmer way to organize your life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/priad-tasks-calendar-notes/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Formbook at 4 against PRIAD's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Formbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PRIAD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Formbook | PRIAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mathieu Morgensztern | Jihad Allala |
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
PRIAD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Formbook
- Notebook sharing$3.99
- Additional fields pack$3.99
PRIAD
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year
- lifetime$49.99









