# Forms for Google Docs vs NetForms

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetForms at none against Forms for Google Docs's 20. NetForms also leads on ads (none vs shown). Forms for Google Docs's advantage is chart position (#54 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forms for Google Docs sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. NetForms asks for nothing beyond the download.

Forms for Google Docs ships an update every 2 weeks, NetForms every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forms for Google Docs | NetForms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-docs/id1619382448/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aurora Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617956179) | [Otavio Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456362214) |

## What reviewers say

### Forms for Google Docs

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

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Productivity, #54 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily create and manage online forms, surveys, and quizzes directly from your mobile device. Analyze responses in real-time with automatic summaries and graphs. Share forms via various platforms and collaborate with others.

**Highlights:** Create online forms and surveys, Multiple question types, Real-time response analysis, Customizable themes, Quiz creation with scoring, AI-powered question generation, Response notifications and limits

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 | $29.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |

**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


### NetForms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netforms/id6764317004)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forms for Google Docs free?

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

### Is NetForms free?

NetForms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Forms for Google Docs shows ads; NetForms does not.

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

Forms for Google Docs ships an update every 2 weeks, and NetForms every 4 weeks. Most recently, Forms for Google Docs was updated on October 2, 2026 and NetForms on September 25, 2026.

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