Comparison

Microsoft Word vs Forms+

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

Head to head
About

Microsoft Word

Create, edit, and share documents on your mobile device. This powerful word processor offers templates, formatting tools, and collaborative features to help you write impactful text documents, resumes, and more. Your office moves with you, allowing for seamless editing and sharing from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Create and edit documents
  • Modern templates
  • Rich formatting and layout options
  • Reading view
  • Collaborate with comments
  • Version history
  • Simplified sharing
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Send, open and edit Office files from your mobile with the full power of Microsoft’s word-processing tools. Whether you're a writer, freelancer, student or project manager, Word moves with you. Enhance your writing with Copilot in Word when signed in with your Microsoft 365 subscription.* Draft, edit, collaborate, and share with confidence – anytime, anywhere. Create impactful blogs, proposals, CVs, branding materials and more. Customise every document with rich formatting options and professionally designed templates. Create Documents • Kick-start projects with templates for letters, CVs, scripts, proposals, invoices and more • Use robust formatting and layout tools to express ideas clearly • Maintain a polished look across all your devices Read, Write and Edit Anywhere • Edit long documents, letters and scripts on your device with familiar writing tools • Open attachments with the built in viewer • Convert PDFs to Word for quick editing Collaborate and Share • Leave comments directly next to relevant text • Work with others in real time and track layout or formatting changes • Use version history to view and restore previous drafts Simplified Sharing • Invite others to edit or view in just a few taps • Manage permissions and see who’s active in the document • Copy formatted content into emails or attach your files instantly AI Assistance with Copilot* • Draft CVs, polish proposals and organise ideas in seconds • Summarise, refine and format content instantly • Get intelligent suggestions to make your writing clear and compelling *Unlock the full Microsoft 365 experience with a qualifying subscription on phone, tablet, PC or Mac. Microsoft 365 subscriptions purchased in app will be charged to your App Store account and automatically renew unless auto renew is turned off 24 hours before the billing period ends. Manage your subscription in your App Store account settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active period. This app may be provided by Microsoft or a third party publisher and is subject to its own privacy statement and terms. Data may be transferred to, stored and processed in the United States or other regions where Microsoft or its affiliates operate. EULA: http://aka.ms/eula

About

Forms+

Create, edit, and manage Google Forms directly from your iOS device. Utilize templates, import questions, and collaborate with others. View responses in various modes, export data, and receive notifications for new submissions.

Highlights
  • Create new forms
  • Edit existing forms
  • Import questions from existing forms
  • Scan questions from camera or files
  • View responses in summary, questions, or individual modes
  • Export responses to CSV or Excel
  • Receive response notifications
Features
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Create, edit, and manage all your Google forms on your iOS, iPhone, iPod or iPad with the free FormApp. With this app you can: Create new forms: • Create new forms on your iOS device. • Tons of beautiful templates to choose from. • Import questions from existing forms. • Add collaborators / editors to your forms. Edit existing forms: • Open any form from your Google Drive on your iOS device. • Create or edit any question. • Undo / redo support. • Re-order questions. • Preview forms. • Add and remove sections. • Add response validation. • Add images and videos. • Ability to set points. • Ability to set correct answers. • Ability to add feedback with url links. Response notifications: • Get notified via notifications whenever some submits a new response. Scan questions: • Scan questions using camera. • Scan questions using images from photos library. • Scan questions using doc, pdf, ppt etc files from the Files app. • Scan questions using clipboard. View form responses: • View forms in three modes i.e. Summary, Questions and Individual responses mode on your iOS device. • Export responses in CSV or Excel file format. • Record responses in mp4 file format and share them in apps like Tiktok, Snapchat or Instagram etc. • Responses are shown in beautiful graphs in summary mode. • Ability to copy response charts to clipboard or save them to photos library. • View responses based on questions in Questions mode. • View responses from individual users in Individual mode. • Ability to delete a single response or all responses. • Ability to set individual feedback for responses to questions in quizzes. • View and set score for quiz responses. • Ability to filter form responses based on date, email, questions and score. Disclaimer: This is a third party app not associated with Google. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://www.byteflowapps.com/FormsPRO/policies/Privacy/ Terms of Use:  https://www.byteflowapps.com/FormsPRO/policies/TermsOfUse/ GOT QUESTIONS? CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO DO SOMETHING? Please email us at support.formspro@byteflowapps.com and we’ll help you figure it out.

Screenshots

Microsoft Word4 screens
Forms+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Microsoft Word at 3M against Forms+'s 45K. Microsoft Word also leads on chart position (#13 vs #158). Forms+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Microsoft Word sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Forms+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.7 for Microsoft Word against 4.8 for Forms+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Word has 3M ratings behind it against 45K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Microsoft Word's written reviews are positive against 44% of Forms+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Microsoft Word versus Forms+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft WordForms+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3M ratings)4.8 (45K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.9% of reviews44.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3M — better45K
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#13 — better#158
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size527 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationAmad Marwat

Customer experience

Microsoft Word

All ratings2,983,486 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews4,808 reviews
Positive36.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative56.1%

Forms+

All ratings44,787 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews757 reviews
Positive44.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative47.4%

User reviews

Microsoft Word

From 3M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless sync between devices
  • 📝 Great for writing and editing
  • 🔒 Secure document storage
  • 💡 Helpful for school and work

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss
  • ⏱️ Laggy and slow performance
  • 💰 Expensive subscription required
  • 🤔 Limited functionality compared to desktop

Forms+

From 45K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📊 Helpful for organizing information
  • 🤖 Good for creating quizzes and surveys
  • 💻 Convenient mobile access to Google Forms

Room to improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🔁 Restricted refresh rate without subscription
  • 🔕 Notifications require paid subscription
  • 🙄 Constant ads and upsells
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Microsoft Word

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent saving and syncing between devices
  • Cursor positioning issues when editing text
  • Formatting problems when importing documents
  • Unreliable text selection and highlighting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved mouse/trackpad support
  • Built-in citation and bibliography tools
  • More customization options for formatting
  • Ability to edit documents offline

Forms+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Forms randomly deleting
  • Inability to type or edit forms
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Syncing and saving issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to customize themes and logos
  • Undo/restore deleted forms
  • Improved syncing and saving functionality
  • More free features without subscription

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Microsoft Word

Subscriptions12
  • Office 365 Personal1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Office 365 Personal1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Office 365 Home1 Month trial$9.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal Student1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Microsoft Copilot Pro$20.001 Month
  • Office 365 Personal$69.991 Year
  • Office 365 Home$99.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$129.991 Year
8 purchases

Forms+

Subscriptions7
  • Forma for Google Survey$1.997 Days
  • Survey form for Google Forms$4.991 Month
  • Forms App Premium Plan$4.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Forms for Google Form PRO$5.997 Days
  • Forms for Google Docs & Sheets3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Poll for Google Forms Sites3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Forms for Google Drive3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Google Forms for Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Microsoft Word free?
Microsoft Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forms+ free?
Forms+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Word or Forms+?
Forms+ is rated higher. Microsoft Word averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3M ratings, while Forms+ averages 4.8 from 45K ratings.
Do Microsoft Word or Forms+ have ads?
Neither Microsoft Word nor Forms+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Word or Forms+?
Microsoft Word ships an update weekly, and Forms+ weekly. Most recently, Microsoft Word was updated on September 24, 2026 and Forms+ on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Microsoft Word or Forms+?
Microsoft Word currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Forms+ at #158. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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