Comparison

Forms vs Purchase Order Maker

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

Head to head
About

Forms

Digitize your business paperwork with a comprehensive suite of over 100 electronic forms. Capture signatures, perform auto-calculations, and access your data offline. Share and export forms in various formats.

Highlights
  • Over 100 pre-built business forms
  • Offline form completion
  • Signature capture
  • Auto-calculations with formulas
  • Form sharing via email
  • Customizable forms (in-app purchase)
  • Import custom forms
Features
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Complete set of over 100 electronic forms for your business Replace your Paper or Computer forms with similar forms that are available at your Fingertips. Store any form-based information directly on the iPhone, and access it anytime, anywhere. Your critical information won't get misplaced, misfiled, or become log-jammed. *** KEY FEATURES *** - The app comes with over 100 business forms (quotations, invoices, purchase orders, work orders, service orders, meeting notes, memos, etc.). And we are constantly adding new forms; - No Internet connection is required to work on the forms. - Forms support all basic controls, including text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, drop downs. - Many forms include spreadsheet-like formulas for auto-calculations; - Forms can contain Signature panels, so you will capture customers signature directly on iPnone; - Share Forms - start working on a form on one iPhone, or iPad, then use "Share via email" feature and the app will send form with all entered data to another iPhone, or iPad, for completion; - Forms include popup Calendar control (supporting different date formats); - Forms even support Drawing panels to make notes and do reviews. - Completed forms can be Printed (on AirPrint-compatible printer), Emailed, or copied to a computer, for later printing (on any printer). - Pre-build forms can be customized with your Company name, logo, address and contact information (requires in-app purchase). - Forms, and their data, can be saved in several different formats: HTML (available for free), or PDF, CSV and XML (available after in-app purchase). - Forms-2-Go is an Open system - it allows users to add their own forms. Instructions are available on Support forum. Don't see a form that your business depends on? Not a problem. If your form is already in electronic (HTML) format - you just need to package (see Support forum) and import it into the app. Otherwise, contact our Sales team for estimate. *** iPad version is available under 'Forms-2-Go HD' name ***

About

Purchase Order Maker

Easily create, customize, and share professional purchase orders from your mobile device. Streamline your sales process with editable templates, multi-currency support, and offline capabilities. Perfect for businesses on the go.

Highlights
  • Create professional purchase orders
  • Customizable templates and fields
  • Multi-currency and tax support
  • Offline mode for on-the-go use
  • Share as PDF or print
  • Add company logo and business info
Features
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Create, View, and Share Purchase Orders as a Team Create and send professional purchase orders in seconds—no more wasting time on paperwork. How it Works * Enter your info: Quickly add your business details. * Add customers manually: Import customer details to save time. * Add your products or services: Quickly list your items or services. With these simple steps, you can generate and send professional purchase orders instantly. Flexibility * Editable Titles & Subtitles: Customize titles (e.g., Purchase Order -> PO) and subtitles (e.g., Billing Address -> Bill to). * Multi-Currency Support: Manually enter your currency code (e.g., \$, £). * Customizable Date Format: Choose your preferred date format. * Offline Mode: Works without the internet—create and send POs on the go. * Decimal Hours or Quantity Supported: Perfect for time-based or quantity-based entries. * Beautiful Templates: Choose from professional templates to suit your business. * Manage Documents: Edit existing purchase orders, delete items (e.g., POs, items, customers), and add comments as needed. * Send as PDF or Print Wirelessly: Share your POs instantly via PDF or print directly. ### Professional Features * Business Registration Info: Add your business name (ABN, etc.) and registration number. * Tax & GST Setup: Set up tax options (e.g., No tax, single tax, compound tax). * Discounts: Easily apply discounts in dollar amounts or percentages. * Payment Terms: Set custom payment terms (Immediate, 7 days, 30 days, etc.). * Company Logo: Personalize your POs with your company logo. Mobility * Send Directly from iPhone and iPad: Have your personal PO system right in your pocket. Upgrade to Subscription Version The subscription version offers cloud sync and backup to securely store all your data and share it across multiple iOS devices. * Subscription Details: * Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. * Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period. * Manage or cancel subscriptions via App Store settings. Links to Your Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://www.btoj.com.au/privacy.html http://www.btoj.com.au/terms.html Simplify your life now with the easiest way to manage your purchase orders!

Screenshots

Forms4 screens
Purchase Order Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Purchase Order Maker at 96% against Forms's 56%. Purchase Order Maker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Forms sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Purchase Order Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Purchase Order Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Forms's written reviews are positive against 96% of Purchase Order Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forms ships an update every 5 months, Purchase Order Maker every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Forms versus Purchase Order Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormsPurchase Order Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (86 ratings)4.8 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews96.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings86 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximumSoft Corp.B TO J PTY LTD

Customer experience

Forms

All ratings86 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%

Purchase Order Maker

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%

Bugs and requests

Forms

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App keeps closing
  • App frozen and unusable
  • Forms not saving after editing
  • Repeatedly asked to purchase features
  • Website for in-app purchases inoperable
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  • Screen size reduction on landscape mode
  • App not updated for new iOS

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add company stamp
  • Full screen signature window
  • Customizable sequential numbering of forms
  • Text box in service quote for explanation
  • Dark mode option
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  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Purchase Order Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Forms

One-time3
  • Additional form formats$4.99
  • Forms Customization$9.99
  • F2G_PRO_FEATURES$9.99
2 purchases

Purchase Order Maker

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Subscription$5.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Forms free?
Forms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Purchase Order Maker free?
Purchase Order Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forms or Purchase Order Maker?
Purchase Order Maker is rated higher. Forms averages 4.3 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Purchase Order Maker averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.
Do Forms or Purchase Order Maker have ads?
Neither Forms nor Purchase Order Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forms or Purchase Order Maker?
Forms ships an update every 5 months, and Purchase Order Maker every 9 days. Most recently, Forms was updated on October 14, 2026 and Purchase Order Maker on October 14, 2026.

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