# Docusign vs Forma

The clearest difference is ads: Docusign at none against Forma's shown. Docusign also leads on ratings volume (827K vs 26K) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Docusign sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Forma sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Docusign holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Docusign has 827K ratings behind it against 26K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 69% positive.

Docusign ships an update fortnightly, Forma monthly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Docusign | Forma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (827K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docusign-upload-and-sign-docs/id474990205/reviews)** | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-pdf-document-editor/id1658514439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **827K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | **69.9% of reviews** | 69.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | #109 |
| Size | 91 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Docusign](https://appshunter.io/developer/388519440) | [BPMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085442365) |

## What reviewers say

### Docusign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docusign-upload-and-sign-docs/id474990205)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Productivity, #62 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely send and sign digital documents, contracts, and PDFs from any device. Create your own signature, upload files from various cloud services, and manage the signing process with ease. It's a legally binding and secure way to handle agreements.

**Highlights:** Create custom digital signatures, Upload documents from cloud storage, Unlimited free signing for all parties, Prepare documents with signature tags, Set signing order for multiple signers, Real-time signing notifications, Supports multiple document formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Edition | $14.99 | per month |
| Professional Edition | $19.99 | per month |
| DocuSign for REALTORS® | $34.99 | per month |
| Standard Edition | $39.99 | per month |
| Real Estate Edition | $39.99 | per month |
| Business Pro Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Business Pro | $59.99 | per month |
| Personal Edition | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for signing documents on the go
- 🚀 Saves time and effort
- 🔒 Secure digital signatures
- 👍 Useful for businesses and individuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with placing signatures and text boxes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🐛 Issues with editing and updating documents
- 🐛 Unreliable customer support
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or verify account
- Signed documents not appearing in the app
- Inconsistent behavior when finishing and sending documents
- Compatibility issues with certain devices and operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add strikethrough functionality
- Improve text box editing and placement
- Allow more customization of signature appearance
- Integrate with more document formats (e.g., Word)
- Provide better in-app guidance and tutorials


### Forma

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

**Currently charting:** #109 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Docusign free?

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

### Is Forma free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Docusign or Forma?

Docusign is rated higher. Docusign averages 4.9 out of 5 from 827K ratings, while Forma averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Docusign or Forma have ads?

Forma shows ads; Docusign does not.

### Which is updated more often, Docusign or Forma?

Docusign ships an update fortnightly, and Forma monthly. Most recently, Docusign was updated on October 14, 2026 and Forma on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Docusign or Forma?

Docusign currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Forma at #109. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*