Comparison

Filmotech vs Formbook

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

Head to head
About

Filmotech

This mobile application serves as a companion to its desktop counterpart, allowing users to access and manage their movie databases on the go. Prepare your data using the desktop version and sync it to your iOS device for pocket-sized access.

Highlights
  • Access movie database on iOS
  • Syncs with desktop application
  • Prepare database via desktop
  • Transfer via WiFi or file manager
  • Pocket-sized database access
Features
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*** Filmotech for iOS requires Filmotech Mac/PC *** Filmotech for iOS is the Filmotech Mac/PC companion. It allows you to always have your database in your pocket. Prepare your database using "Mobile" option of the the desktop application and download the file to your iOS device (using WiFi on your local network or using the file manager). You can also check the forum for more information. Filmotech Mac/PC is a movie catalog software. Filmotech is a freeware and runs on Mac and PC.

About

Formbook

This app allows you to create structured notes that function like database forms, saving you time and providing instant chart statistics. It supports collaboration, cross-device synchronization, and AI-powered form building with numerous field types.

Highlights
  • Form-based note creation
  • Instant chart statistics
  • Notebook sharing for collaboration
  • AI-powered automated form builder
  • 30+ form field types
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Export to PDF and CSV
Features
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Formbook: the revolutionary personal database app. Formbook is a new generation database app in which you create form based notes to easily store information. Formbook is the perfect app for structured information note taking. With Formbook, notes behave like database forms: create a notebook and define the fields you need to store your information. Form based notes have amazing benefits: - Gain a huge amount of time while taking notes as you just need to fill in form fields. - Instantly obtain chart stats on the data contained in your notebooks. - Share notebooks for collaboration with other Formbook users. Here are some usage examples. Create notebooks to: - Keep track of your progress in sport training. - Remember your favorite restaurants in places you visit. - Store your recipes. - Follow to do tasks. - Prepare a trip by describing the places to visit. - Keep track of any object inventory (with barcode reader). Formbook comes with a powerful dashboard feature that visually displays charts on your data. Personalize your charts and analyse data in detail. Formbook is cross device: notes are automatically synchronized on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch via iCloud. Formbook is also available on your Apple Watch: access your notes and notebooks directly from you Apple Watch. Formbook is powered by AI: save time with the new automated form builder. Enter your notebook name and Formbook infers the database fields. Choose among 30 form field types when conceiving your notebook structure: - Short text field - Long text field - Secret text field revealed by FaceID or TouchID - Code text field (programming languages) - Number - Currency - Stepper (number) - Slider (number) - Calculation (using the data from other fields) - Yes/No button - Date and Time fields - Duration - Images and photos - List of elements (with optional checkboxes) - List of tags - Rating (with stars) - Email (with compose button) - Address (with map access) - Phone number (with compose button) - URL (with browse button) - Barcode and QR code (with scan button) - Current location (latitude, longitude, address) Export your notes as PDF file and CSV file to use the data with spreadsheet apps.

Screenshots

Filmotech4 screens
Formbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Formbook at none against Filmotech's shown. Formbook also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (32 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Filmotech sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Formbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 4.5 for Filmotech against 4.5 for Formbook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Formbook has 32 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Filmotech's written reviews are positive against 80% of Formbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Filmotech ships an update every 6 months, Formbook every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Filmotech versus Formbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilmotechFormbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)4.5 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better79.9% of reviews
Number of ratings432 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPascal PLUCHONMathieu Morgensztern

Customer experience

Filmotech

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Formbook

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral14.9%
Negative5.2%

Bugs and requests

Filmotech

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Formbook

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Crashes on macOS Ventura and newer
  • Crashes when validating fields in new notes
  • Export functionality issues with CSV and PDF
  • Barcode field scans but cannot search by barcode
  • Star rating field too sensitive to accidental changes
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  • Performance degradation with photos in notes
  • Text field labels not visible in note panel
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Import duplicates data instead of updating
  • Occasional freezing and slowness
  • Watch app syncing problems
  • In-app purchase requires repurchase after updates

Requested features

30 requests
  • Field-specific search functionality
  • Advanced multi-criteria filtering
  • Table/spreadsheet view for data
  • Password/biometric app protection
  • Rich text formatting (bold, italic, colors)
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  • File attachment support (PDFs, documents)
  • Drag-and-drop image insertion
  • Move notes between notebooks
  • Duplicate notebook without content
  • Advanced calculated fields with date math
  • Print functionality for records and lists
  • Customizable PDF export templates
  • Folder organization for notebooks
  • Read-only mode for records
  • Barcode scanning search capability
  • Calendar integration
  • Reminder/alert field with notifications
  • Multiple image support per field
  • Keyboard shortcuts/Shortcuts app integration
  • Collaborative sharing between users
  • Template creation for notebooks
  • Undo/backup functionality
  • Batch operations (edit, delete multiple)
  • Tag autocomplete with global tag list
  • Sub-tags support
  • Column/card view options
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Home button for quick navigation
  • Bulk import with update option
  • Android version

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Filmotech

One-time5
  • Tiny tip$1.99
  • Medium tip$3.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
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  • Large tip$8.99
  • Huge tip$17.99
2 purchases

Formbook

One-time2
  • Notebook sharing$3.99
  • Additional fields pack$3.99

Questions

Is Filmotech free?
Filmotech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Formbook free?
Formbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Filmotech or Formbook?
Filmotech and Formbook are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 32 ratings respectively.
Do Filmotech or Formbook have ads?
Filmotech shows ads; Formbook does not.
Which is updated more often, Filmotech or Formbook?
Filmotech ships an update every 6 months, and Formbook every 4 days. Most recently, Filmotech was updated on November 1, 2026 and Formbook on October 22, 2026.

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