# My Containers vs Formbook

The clearest difference is update cadence: Formbook at every 4 days against My Containers's every 3 months. My Containers's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Containers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Formbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Containers ships an update every 3 months, Formbook every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Containers | Formbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formbook/id1570038338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Hartman](https://appshunter.io/developer/475931491) | [Mathieu Morgensztern](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439918443) |

## What reviewers say

### My Containers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-containers/id475931088)

Easily track and locate your belongings by organizing them within a hierarchical system of containers. Capture relationships between items and their storage locations, making it simple to find what you need, even if you don't use it often. Customize categories and attributes for detailed item management.

**Highlights:** Hierarchical container organization, Item and container search, Customizable categories and attributes, Attribute types: text, number, date, image, Bookmark frequently accessed items, Export/import via XML, Move/copy items between containers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


### Formbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formbook/id1570038338)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notebook sharing | $3.99 | one-time |
| Additional fields pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🔄 Seamless cross-device synchronization
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscription
- 🎨 Clean, native Apple design aesthetic
- 📊 Flexible field types and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search functionality (no field-specific search)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on macOS
- ⚠️ Slow performance with large datasets
- 📋 No table/spreadsheet view option
- 🔐 Lack of password protection

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Field-specific search functionality
- Advanced multi-criteria filtering
- Table/spreadsheet view for data
- Password/biometric app protection
- Rich text formatting (bold, italic, colors)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Containers free?

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

### Is Formbook free?

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

### Do My Containers or Formbook have ads?

Neither My Containers nor Formbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Containers or Formbook?

My Containers ships an update every 3 months, and Formbook every 4 days. Most recently, My Containers was updated on September 9, 2026 and Formbook on August 17, 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.*