# Forma vs DocHub

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Forma | DocHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-pdf-document-editor/id1658514439/reviews) | **[4.8 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dochub-simple-pdf-form-editor/id6450960179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 396 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085442365) | [DocHub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695920182) |

## What reviewers say

### Forma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-pdf-document-editor/id1658514439)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forma Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 month Pro 100Gb storage | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 year Pro 10Gb storage | $19.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $20.99 | per year |
| 1 year Pro 100Gb storage | $24.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### DocHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dochub-simple-pdf-form-editor/id6450960179)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $16.00 | per month |
| Pro Annually | $143.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Scan as PDF instead of photo
- Integration to Trello


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*