# Forma vs Word Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forma at 69% against Word Editor's 22%. Forma also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Word Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forma sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Word Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forma holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forma has 26K ratings behind it against 729, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Forma's written reviews are positive against 22% of Word Editor's.

Forma ships an update monthly, Word Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forma | Word Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-pdf-document-editor/id1658514439/reviews)** | [4.4 (729 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-documents/id6504272759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 729 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BPMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085442365) | [Normal Vector](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746700274) |

## What reviewers say

### Forma

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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


### Word Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-editor-edit-documents/id6504272759)

Easily edit, view, and create Word documents directly on your mobile device. This app allows for seamless modification of existing files, creation of new documents from scratch, and conversion to PDF. Access your important files anytime, anywhere with favorite and template options.

**Highlights:** Edit existing Word documents, Create new Word documents, Convert documents to PDF, Add documents to favorites, Use document templates, Seamlessly edit formatting and tables

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documents DOCX Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Documents DOCX Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| DOCX Yearly With 3-DaysTrail | $39.99 | per year |
| Documents DOCX  Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good functionality and interesting features
- ⭐ High-quality document management
- ✨ Excellent overall performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🚫 Paywall blocks most features
- 📱 Free app with mandatory paid features
- 🐌 Slow and outdated application
- 📢 Excessive advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss during sessions
- Automatic subscription renewal without proper notification
- Unauthorized charges to user accounts
- Charges applied immediately upon app launch without user consent
- Subscription cancellation option not available in app

**Requested features**

- Free tier with basic document editing capabilities
- Free trial period before charging
- Easier cancellation process within the app
- Regular app updates and maintenance
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forma free?

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

### Is Word Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forma or Word Editor?

Forma is rated higher. Forma averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Word Editor averages 4.4 from 729 ratings.

### Do Forma or Word Editor have ads?

Forma shows ads; Word Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Forma or Word Editor?

Forma ships an update monthly, and Word Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Forma was updated on September 30, 2026 and Word Editor on September 29, 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.*