# Forma vs Lil Help

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lil Help at none against Forma's 20. Lil Help also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Forma's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 2) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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. Lil Help asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lil Help holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forma has 26K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forma | Lil Help |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-pdf-document-editor/id1658514439/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-help/id6742738783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085442365) | [A lil help Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799663313) |

## What reviewers say

### Forma

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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


### Lil Help

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-help/id6742738783)

This app offers tools for mental wellness, including mood tracking, journaling, and goal completion. It aims to inspire and uplift users through an artistic and interactive platform focused on healing and hope.

**Highlights:** Mood tracking, Journaling, Goal completion, Inspiring quotes, Interactive features, Artistic design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forma free?

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

### Is Lil Help free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forma or Lil Help?

Lil Help is rated higher. Forma averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Lil Help averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Forma or Lil Help have ads?

Forma shows ads; Lil Help does not.

### Which is updated more often, Forma or Lil Help?

Forma ships an update monthly, and Lil Help monthly. Most recently, Forma was updated on October 15, 2026 and Lil Help on September 27, 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.*