Comparison

Forma vs DocHub

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

Head to head
About

Forma

This AI-powered app allows users to edit, fill, sign, scan, and convert PDF documents. It offers features like text editing, form filling, e-signatures, OCR scanning, and file conversion. An AI assistant can summarize, rewrite, or generate content, and users can create invoices and resumes.

Highlights
  • AI-powered PDF editing
  • Fill and e-sign forms
  • Built-in OCR scanner
  • Convert PDFs to various formats
  • AI assistant for content generation
  • Create and send invoices
  • Resume builder
Features
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Meet Forma—your AI-powered PDF editor that lets you fill, sign, scan, and edit documents. Contracts to sign, forms to fill, files to convert—and no laptop in sight. With Forma, all you need is your phone: edit text, fill out forms, add your signature, scan paper, and convert between formats without disrupting the layout. When a document needs more than editing—a summary, a rewrite, a draft from scratch—the built-in AI assistant will take care of that too. From the creators of iScanner, trusted by 145M+ users. With Forma, you get: • A clean interface that keeps PDF work intuitive. • A built-in scanner with OCR that turns paper into searchable, editable files. • An AI assistant that summarizes, catches mistakes, and generates content. • Secure cloud storage synced across iPhone, iPad, and web. Here's what that looks like: EDIT PDFs WITHOUT LOSING THE LAYOUT Need to update a figure in a proposal or fix a heading before a deadline? Tap any text to edit it—Forma auto-matches fonts so the document looks untouched. You can also highlight sections, add notes, insert images, and split or merge files. VIBE EDIT PDFs WITH A TEXT OR VOICE PROMPT Instead of manually editing PDFs, let the app do the work. Tell Vibe Edit what you want to change by typing a message or recording a voice command, and get your updated PDF right away. FILL & SIGN FORMS WITHOUT PRINTING Tax form, lease, job application—complete any form right in the app. With autofill, you can speed through repetitive fields. Draw or type your electronic signature once, save it, and apply it whenever you need. TURN PAPER DOCS INTO FILES Not every document starts digital. Unlike most PDF editors, Forma has a full scanner built in—point your camera at an agreement, a receipt, or a note, and it becomes a clean, searchable PDF with OCR. CONVERT FILES BETWEEN FORMATS Client needs your PDF as a Word document? Professor wants the assignment in a different format? Convert seamlessly between PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, and TXT in both directions. LET AI DO THE HEAVY LIFTING Long contract before a meeting? Email that needs a different tone? Summarize lengthy documents, rewrite and polish text, or catch grammar and logic mistakes. Plus, generate cover letters, emails, and more with ready-made templates. CREATE AND SEND INVOICES ON THE GO Project done, time to get paid. Add line items, taxes, and terms, then share with a link or export as a PDF—built for freelancers and remote workers who invoice on the go. BUILD A RESUME THAT STANDS OUT Enter your details and career goals—the AI handles layout, formatting, and design. Whether you're a student entering the job market or making a career move, the result is a professional CV ready to send in minutes. KEEP YOUR FILES SAFE AND SYNCED Store documents securely in the cloud and access them across every Apple device. Blur confidential information before sharing, add watermarks to protect your work, and lock folders with a PIN for added peace of mind. Edit, sign, fill, scan, and convert—Forma is the PDF editor that turns your phone into a document workspace. Download it today. FAQ Q: Can I use Forma offline? A: Yes. Editing, form filling, and signing all work without a connection. Cloud sync and AI features require an internet connection. Q: Who can see my documents? A: Only you. Files are encrypted in cloud storage and never shared with third parties. Q: Can I use Forma on both iPhone and iPad? A: Yes. Your files sync automatically between devices through secure cloud storage. Forma PRO – Subscribe to get Pro access to all features. You will be charged after the purchase confirmation. – Subscriptions auto-renew 24 hours before the expiration date. You can manage them in your Account Settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: http://bpmob.com/forma/privacy/en/ Terms of Use: http://bpmob.com/forma/terms/en/ For any questions or inquiries about Forma, our PDF reader, contact us at http://bpmob.com/forma/support.

About

DocHub

Easily fill, edit, sign, and share PDF documents directly from your mobile device. Create fillable forms, request eSignatures, and track document changes in real-time. Securely access and manage your documents from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Fill and edit PDFs
  • Add eSignatures
  • Create fillable forms
  • Upload and snap document photos
  • Real-time document tracking
  • Secure document collaboration
Features
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Get your PDFs done anytime, anywhere. DocHub’s free mobile app makes it easy to add, edit, sign, fill out, and share PDFs, no matter your location. Send documents for eSignature and track document changes in real-time straight from your mobile device. Add documents in a snap Stay productive wherever you go. With the DocHub app, you can access your documents from your mobile device. Open existing PDFs, upload new files or their photos, or snap a picture of your document in seconds. Sign and request signatures with a few taps Forget the hassle of printing, scanning, and waiting for sign-offs. With the DocHub mobile app, gathering eSignatures is a breeze. Just pick your document, assign recipients and their signing sequence, and tap Send. Your recipients will receive a link to the document via email, allowing them to sign it from any device. You'll get a push notification in your DocHub dashboard and an email alert with a link to your finalized document. Edit documents from anywhere Get more documents done by editing PDFs from your smartphone. Add text, images, and comments. Highlight, white out, or strike through details as needed. Adjust your document to your liking by adding or rotating pages. Once you're done with the changes, share your document or save it to your mobile device in a few taps. Create PDF forms and reusable templates With the DocHub mobile app, you can create fillable forms from anywhere and get them completed by others. Easily add fields for signatures, text, dates, and initials, adjust their position, or delete them if needed. You can make your form public or create a secure share link to let others fill and sign your PDF form. If a document is frequently used, save time by making it a reusable template. Once completed, you can view every copy via the master template right from your mobile device. Collaborate and share Ensure your team's productivity remains uninterrupted, regardless of their location. Grant user permissions to enable others to view or modify your document from any device. Keep track of documents from anywhere Whether you're commuting, traveling, or simply taking a break, DocHub's push and email notifications help you stay in the know on the status of your documents and forms. You can also view a detailed activity log for each of your documents straight from your mobile device. Stay secure no matter your location DocHub keeps your documents safe with end-to-end encryption and biometric authentication so you can work from anywhere with confidence. Privacy Notice: https://dochub.com/site/privacy Terms of Service: https://dochub.com/site/terms

Screenshots

Forma4 screens
DocHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Forma at 26K against DocHub's 396. Forma also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 50%) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). DocHub's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Forma sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and DocHub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Forma against 4.8 for DocHub. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forma has 26K ratings behind it against 396, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Forma's written reviews are positive against 50% of DocHub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forma ships an update monthly, DocHub every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Forma versus DocHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormaDocHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26K ratings)4.8 (396 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26K — better396
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBPMobileDocHub

Customer experience

Forma

All ratings25,863 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews560 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative29.3%

DocHub

All ratings396 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative45.5%

User reviews

Forma

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful features like autofill and cloud sync
  • 🚀 Seamless document management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🚫 Limited editing capabilities

DocHub

From 396 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use on phone/laptop
  • 💰 Free to use
  • 🚀 Makes life easier
  • 👍 Great for signing/filling PDFs
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes repeatedly
  • 🐛 Signatures don't work on mobile
  • 🐛 Can only request 1 signature at a time
  • 🐛 Clients unable to sign
  • 💸 Deceptive billing/dark patterns

Bugs and requests

Forma

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect document formatting after editing
  • Inability to load or edit pre-existing documents
  • Unexpected charges and billing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Ability to edit existing text in documents
  • Support for more file formats
  • Stylus support for precise editing

DocHub

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes repeatedly
  • Signatures don't work on mobile
  • Clients unable to sign documents
  • Formatting issues with text size and rotation
  • Text shrinks to minuscule size upon download
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  • Text rotates vertically upon download
  • The 'DONE' option at the top right doesn't stay open
  • Unable to sign in to the mobile app
  • Signature upload speed is extremely slow
  • App no longer opens, displays 'something went wrong'
  • App is bad for iPad

Requested features

2 requests
  • Scan as PDF instead of photo
  • Integration to Trello

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Forma

Subscriptions17
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Forma Pro$4.997 Days
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
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  • Forma Pro$5.997 Days
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Forma Pro$6.997 Days
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 month Pro 100Gb storage3 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • 1 year Pro 10Gb storage$19.991 Year
  • Forma Pro$20.991 Year
  • 1 year Pro 100Gb storage$24.991 Year
  • Forma Pro$24.991 Year
  • Forma Pro$29.991 Year
  • Forma Pro$39.991 Year
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

DocHub

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$16.001 Month
  • Pro Annually1 Month trial$143.991 Year

Questions

Is Forma free?
Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocHub free?
DocHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forma or DocHub?
DocHub is rated higher. Forma averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while DocHub averages 4.8 from 396 ratings.
Do Forma or DocHub have ads?
Both Forma and DocHub show ads.
Which is updated more often, Forma or DocHub?
Forma ships an update monthly, and DocHub every 2 weeks. Most recently, Forma was updated on September 25, 2026 and DocHub on September 21, 2026.

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