# Microsoft Word vs Forms+

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Microsoft Word at 3M against Forms+'s 45K. Microsoft Word also leads on chart position (#14 vs #171). Forms+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Word | Forms+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-word/id586447913/reviews) | **[4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-plus/id1544827472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3M** | 45K |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | **44.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #171 |
| Size | 527 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Amad Marwat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101343) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-word/id586447913)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Productivity, #15 Top Free · Productivity, #107 Top Free (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Office 365 Personal | $5.99 | per month |
| Office 365 Personal | $6.99 | per month |
| Office 365 Home | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Student | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Office 365 Personal | $69.99 | per year |
| Office 365 Home | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Forms+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-plus/id1544827472)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Productivity, #182 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forma for Google Survey | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Survey form for Google Forms | $4.99 | per month |
| Forms App Premium Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Forms for Google Form PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Forms for Google Docs & Sheets | $39.99 | per year |
| Poll for Google Forms Sites | $49.99 | per year |
| Forms for Google Drive | $59.99 | per year |
| Google Forms for Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and Forms+ on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Microsoft Word or Forms+?

Microsoft Word currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Forms+ at #171. 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.*