# Forms for Google Doc vs HiNoter

The clearest difference is monetization model: Forms for Google Doc at free with in-app purchases against HiNoter's subscription. Forms for Google Doc also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 62%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forms for Google Doc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and HiNoter sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.6 for Forms for Google Doc against 4.7 for HiNoter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 444 and 926 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Forms for Google Doc's written reviews are positive against 62% of HiNoter's.

Forms for Google Doc ships an update every 10 days, HiNoter every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forms for Google Doc | HiNoter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-doc/id6505104615/reviews) | **[4.7 (926 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinoter-ai-note-taker/id6747097475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 444 | **926** |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 61.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 31 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BOHEM Bilisim LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667352723) | [AISION PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809294338) |

## What reviewers say

### Forms for Google Doc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-doc/id6505104615)

Easily create surveys, quizzes, and polls with customizable templates. Manage responses in real-time, collaborate with others, and work offline. Export data and share forms via email or social media for efficient data collection.

**Highlights:** Create surveys, quizzes, and polls, Customize and edit forms, Real-time response management, Offline mode, Collaboration features, Built-in templates, Data export and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear layout and simple UI
- 👍 Useful for toddlers and kids
- 👍 Interesting and fun to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing expenses
- 👍 Seamless integration with Google Docs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### HiNoter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinoter-ai-note-taker/id6747097475)

This app automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes your meetings, lectures, and interviews. It allows you to stay focused while capturing all important information, with features like AI-generated summaries, mind maps, and searchable transcripts.

**Highlights:** One-tap audio recording, AI-powered transcription with speaker labels, Concise AI-generated summaries, AI-generated mind maps, Ask AI questions about recordings, Searchable transcripts, Automatic calendar meeting recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Unlimited | $79.99 | per year |
| 10-hour transcription duration | $1.69 | one-time |
| 10-hour transcription duration | $4.19 | one-time |
| 100hour transcription duration | $12.49 | one-time |
| 50G Cloud Capacity | $27.49 | one-time |
| 500hour transcription duration | $53.99 | one-time |
| Three-year membership | $119.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $399.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forms for Google Doc free?

Forms for Google Doc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HiNoter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forms for Google Doc or HiNoter?

HiNoter is rated higher. Forms for Google Doc averages 4.6 out of 5 from 444 ratings, while HiNoter averages 4.7 from 926 ratings.

### Do Forms for Google Doc or HiNoter have ads?

Neither Forms for Google Doc nor HiNoter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forms for Google Doc or HiNoter?

Forms for Google Doc ships an update every 10 days, and HiNoter every 8 days. Most recently, Forms for Google Doc was updated on October 22, 2026 and HiNoter on October 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.*