Forms for Google Drive vs Padster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forms for Google Drive
Create and manage Google Forms directly from your mobile device. Design surveys, quizzes, and registration forms with a wide range of templates and customization options. View responses in real-time with insightful charts and graphs.
- Create forms on the go
- Wide range of templates
- Customize form appearance
- Real-time response notifications
- Visual data insights
- Export responses to Google Sheets
- Seamless Google Workspace integration
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Managing Google Forms on iPhone has never been easier. Whether you're a teacher building a classroom quiz, a business owner collecting customer feedback, or an event organizer tracking registrations — Forms for Google Drive puts the full power of form creation right in your pocket. Create forms anywhere, anytime Stop being chained to your laptop. With Forms for Google Drive, you can create a brand new form directly from your iPhone in minutes. Choose from a wide range of templates for surveys, quizzes, polls, order forms, event sign-ups, feedback forms, and more. Edit questions, reorder sections, add images, and customize themes — all without opening a browser. Built for teachers and students Running a classroom quiz or end-of-term exam? Need students to fill out a registration or attendance form? Forms for Google Drive is designed with educators in mind. Create multiple-choice quizzes, assign point values, set correct answers, and review student responses — all from your Phone. Share forms instantly via QR code or link so students can respond from any device. Perfect for teams and businesses Collecting employee feedback, running a workplace survey, or managing event registrations? Forms for Google Drive makes it simple to build professional forms and distribute them to your entire team. Assign collaborators, track who has responded, and get notified the moment a new submission comes in. No more waiting until you're back at your desk to stay on top of responses. Real-time responses, beautiful insights The moment someone fills out your form, you'll know. Real-time push notifications alert you to every new submission. Open the app to see responses visualized in clear, intuitive charts and graphs — broken down by question, by individual, or as an overall summary. Filter responses by date, email, or score to find exactly what you're looking for. Export and share with ease Need to dig deeper into your data? Export responses directly to Google Sheets for advanced analysis, or download as CSV or Excel for use in any spreadsheet tool. Share your form via email, WhatsApp, Slack, Facebook, LinkedIn, iMessage, or any other platform — or generate a custom QR code that anyone can scan to jump straight to your form. Seamlessly connected to Google Forms for Google Drive works in harmony with your entire Google Workspace. Your forms sync instantly with Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs. Open any existing form from your Drive, make edits on the go, and changes reflect everywhere automatically. Whether you're managing one form or fifty, everything stays organized and up to date. Who is this app for? * Teachers creating quizzes, exams, and classroom surveys * HR teams running employee satisfaction surveys and onboarding forms * Event planners collecting RSVPs and registration data * Small business owners managing order forms and customer feedback * Researchers and students conducting academic surveys and questionnaires * Anyone who manages forms in Google Drive and wants to work entirely from iPhone Disclaimer: This is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Google. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://gformsfree.com/Terms.html Privacy Policy: https://gformsfree.com/PrivacyPolicy.html Contact: blueberryjamapps@gmail.com Forms Pro Subscription $5.99/week · $59.99/year · $99.99 lifetime Payment is charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. To cancel, go to Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions on your iOS device.
Padster
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Padster is a fast, offline-first notes app with a built-in password vault and secure secret sharing — built for developers and technical teams. Everything is encrypted on your device before it syncs. Your recovery passphrase never leaves your phone, so nobody can read your data — not even us. Every feature listed below is free. Padster has no subscription, no paid tier, and nothing to purchase inside the app. NOTES • Markdown notes with tags, folders and pinning • Daily notes and a calendar view • Full-text search and version history • Works completely offline VAULT • Passwords and credentials encrypted on your device • Built-in password generator • Encrypted backup, so losing your phone does not lose your logins DOCUMENTS • A personal wallet for passports, ID cards, bank cards and certificates • Attach scans and track expiry dates • Masked by default, revealed only when you tap SHARE SECRETS SAFELY • Send a password with a link and a PIN • Choose how long it lives: view once, one hour after opening, 24 hours, or 7 days • View-once secrets are destroyed the moment they are read • Revoke any share at any time, and see when it was opened SHARED WORKSPACES • Invite people to a space with its own notes, passwords and temporary secrets • Shared content is end-to-end encrypted, and removing a member rotates the keys • Members join with a single-use code — no email required SYNC AND WEB ACCESS • Sync across your devices, and open your notes in any browser at padster.ai • Encrypted cloud backup you can restore onto a new phone Your notes stay yours. Padster is offline-first by design and encrypted end to end. Privacy Policy: https://padster.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Padster at every 5 days against Forms for Google Drive's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Forms for Google Drive sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Padster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Forms for Google Drive ships an update monthly, Padster every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forms for Google Drive | Padster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (313 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 313 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BurningFlower INC | Splat Apps Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
Forms for Google Drive
Reported bugs
3 issues- Automatic data deletion
- Forced premium subscription
- Inability to close premium ads
Requested features
3 requests- More free features
- Ability to print responses
- Option to use different logos for forms
Padster
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Forms for Google Drive
- Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
- Week with Free Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
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- Advanced Google Forms Features$39.991 Month
- Year Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Year Subscription Off$59.991 Year
- Advanced Google Forms Features$59.991 Year
- Team Standard Yearly 2 users$99.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$69.99
- Lifetime Membership$99.99
Padster
- Padster PRO$5.991 Month
- Padster PRO$29.991 Year
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