# Forms for Google Docs vs Forms

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forms for Google Docs at 62% against Forms's 6%. Forms for Google Docs also leads on ratings volume (62K vs 391) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forms for Google Docs sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Forms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forms for Google Docs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forms for Google Docs has 62K ratings behind it against 391, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Forms for Google Docs's written reviews are positive against 6% of Forms's.

Forms for Google Docs ships an update fortnightly, Forms every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forms for Google Docs | Forms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-docs/id1619382448/reviews)** | [4.6 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-online-form-builder/id6450065474/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 391 |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aurora Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617956179) | [LightApps OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683318905) |

## What reviewers say

### Forms for Google Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-docs/id1619382448)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Free · Productivity, #78 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Create and manage online forms, surveys, and quizzes easily from your mobile device. Analyze responses in real-time with automatic summaries and graphs. Share forms via various channels, including QR codes, and collaborate with others.

**Highlights:** Create online forms and surveys, Multiple question types, Real-time response analysis, Customizable themes, Quiz creation with auto-feedback, Collaborative editing, Response notifications and limits

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium, 3 days free | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Forms Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Free-trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Year Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient for business needs
- 💡 Helpful for surveys and quizzes
- 👍 Convenient mobile access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, inconsistent performance
- 💰 Excessive paywalled features
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Responses not syncing correctly
- Forms not publishing or accepting responses as expected
- Inability to refresh or update forms in a timely manner

**Requested features**

- Add signature option
- Improve export and data management features
- Reduce paywalled functionality in free version


### Forms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-online-form-builder/id6450065474)

Easily create and customize surveys, quizzes, and forms directly from your mobile device. Access templates, import questions, and add interactive elements. Analyze responses with real-time analytics and share your creations via a simple link.

**Highlights:** Create custom forms, surveys, and quizzes, Edit existing Google Forms, Access and customize templates, Import questions from other forms, Real-time response analytics and graphs, Share forms via link, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forms Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Forms Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forms for Google Docs free?

Forms for Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Forms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forms for Google Docs or Forms?

Forms for Google Docs is rated higher. Forms for Google Docs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Forms averages 4.6 from 391 ratings.

### Do Forms for Google Docs or Forms have ads?

Both Forms for Google Docs and Forms show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forms for Google Docs or Forms?

Forms for Google Docs ships an update fortnightly, and Forms every 11 days. Most recently, Forms for Google Docs was updated on November 4, 2026 and Forms on November 4, 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.*