# pdfFiller vs Zoho Forms

pdfFiller and Zoho Forms both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Zoho Forms's written reviews are positive against 20% of pdfFiller's. pdfFiller's advantage is ratings volume (8.5K vs 454) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pdfFiller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Zoho Forms sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zoho Forms holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pdfFiller has 8.5K ratings behind it against 454, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of pdfFiller's written reviews are positive against 59% of Zoho Forms's.

pdfFiller ships an update fortnightly, Zoho Forms every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pdfFiller | Zoho Forms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdffiller-edit-pdf-documents/id571613512/reviews) | **[4.6 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoho-forms-build-mobile-forms/id805565969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 454 |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 178 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [airSlate, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/565493707) | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) |

## What reviewers say

### pdfFiller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdffiller-edit-pdf-documents/id571613512)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app transforms your device into a mobile office for managing PDF documents. Edit, eSign, and fill out forms, then share or export them. It offers secure storage and access to millions of templates, with offline capabilities.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF documents, Esign and fill out forms, Share and collaborate on documents, Securely store unlimited documents, Access millions of fillable templates, Work offline

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF editor • Basic Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Basic Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Plus Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Plus Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Premium Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| PDF editor • Basic Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| PDF editor • Basic Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| PDF editor • Plus Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| PDF editor • Premium Annual | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Makes virtual work easy
- 💡 Great customer service/support
- 👍 Simple and organized
- 👍 Helpful for PDF management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
- 🤥 Misleading/deceptive advertising
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Text/annotations not saving correctly
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Login/account issues

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality
- Ability to control opacity of annotations
- Better file management options
- Improved mobile experience
- Clearer pricing and subscription details


### Zoho Forms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoho-forms-build-mobile-forms/id805565969)

Create and distribute paperless forms without coding. Collect and analyze data even offline, and automate business workflows with features like barcode scanning, digital signatures, and location capture. Organize and manage your forms efficiently.

**Highlights:** Offline data collection, Kiosk mode, Barcode and QR code scanning, Business card scanning, Digital signatures, Location capture, Form organization with folders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Professional Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $109.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| Professional Yearly | $599.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $999.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🚀 Efficient form creation and management
- 📱 Great mobile form functionality
- 📸 Photo capture and upload capability
- 💼 Excellent for business workflows and inventory tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app failures
- 🔄 Poor offline data saving functionality
- 📱 Inconsistent cross-platform experience (iPad theme issues)
- 🔐 Difficult subscription cancellation process
- ⚠️ Limited free tier (only 3 forms)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during text input
- Crashes when launching on iOS 12.1
- Barcode/QR code scanning causes crashes
- Black screen on app launch
- Form layout displacement after updates

**Requested features**

- Form duplication feature for similar entries
- Data visualization and graphing capabilities
- Kiosk mode for multiple forms/dashboard
- User identification tracking for submissions
- Submission history visible to form submitters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pdfFiller free?

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

### Is Zoho Forms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pdfFiller or Zoho Forms?

Zoho Forms is rated higher. pdfFiller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Zoho Forms averages 4.6 from 454 ratings.

### Do pdfFiller or Zoho Forms have ads?

Neither pdfFiller nor Zoho Forms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pdfFiller or Zoho Forms?

pdfFiller ships an update fortnightly, and Zoho Forms every 3 weeks. Most recently, pdfFiller was updated on September 24, 2026 and Zoho Forms on September 22, 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.*