Comparison

PdfCut AI vs Insta forms

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

Head to head
About

PdfCut AI

Features
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PdfCut AI is a fast, visual way to split, crop, and organize your PDF pages — right on your device, with no uploads required. SPLIT & ORGANIZE Open any PDF, select the exact region of each page you want to keep, and group your selections into segments. Generate one or multiple new PDF files from a single source document in a few taps. AI SMART SNAP Let on-device AI text recognition automatically align your crop to the whitespace around the content — no more guessing where a page section starts or ends. MASK & CROP Precisely mask out the parts of a page you don't need, page by page, with fine control over each selection. ROTATE PAGES Quickly rotate individual pages left or right before exporting. YOUR HISTORY, ORGANIZED Every PDF you open and every file you generate is kept in a clean History and Saved PDFs library, ready to reopen, rename, share, or delete. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your documents are processed locally on your device — PdfCut AI doesn't need to upload your files anywhere to split or crop them. Available in multiple languages including English, Turkish, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and more.

About

Insta forms

Features
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Insta Forms is the fastest way to build, fill, and share surveys and fillable PDF forms right on your iPhone or iPad. Everything works offline, sharing works through AirDrop or peer-to-peer, and forms exported as PDFs are true interactive AcroForm documents that anyone can fill in Files, Preview, or Adobe Acrobat. Build Any Form • 13 question types: short text, paragraph, number, email, date, time, multiple choice, checkboxes, dropdown, star rating, linear scale, yes/no, and image. • Reorder questions with drag and drop. • Attach images to any question or use image-only reference questions. • Optional "Why did you pick this?" comment box on rating, scale, choice, and yes/no questions. • Mark any question as required with built-in validation before submission. Fill and Collect • Complete surveys directly inside the app using the appropriate control for each question. • Every response is stored locally with SwiftData. • Auto-save drafts so you can continue later. • Edit submitted responses anytime. • View all responses for each form, sorted by newest. Export as PDF Generate two types of PDFs directly on your device: • Flat PDF for printing and sharing. • Fillable AcroForm PDF with interactive text fields, radio buttons, checkboxes, and dropdowns compatible with Files, Preview, and Adobe Acrobat. • Preview and fill PDFs before sharing. • Export completed responses as flat PDFs or editable pre-filled forms. Share Anywhere • Share through AirDrop, Messages, Mail, Files, or any app supported by the iOS Share Sheet. • Send forms directly to nearby devices without an internet connection. • Recipients open encrypted .instaform files and receive the exact same form. • Encrypted files can only be opened with Insta Forms. Start from a Template Includes 17 ready-to-use templates: • Healthcare: Patient Intake, Symptom Check-in, Post-Visit Feedback. • Schools and Colleges: Student Enrollment, Course Evaluation, Field Trip Permission. • Corporate: Employee Onboarding, Performance Review, Manager Feedback. • Real Estate and Home: Home Inspection, Rental Application, Move-In Checklist. • Events: Event Registration, RSVP, Post-Event Feedback. • Business and Services: Customer Feedback, Contact Form, Job Application. • Automotive: Vehicle Inspection, Service Check-In. Choose any template, customize the questions, and start collecting responses. Made for iOS • Built with native SwiftUI and SwiftData. • Supports Light, Dark, and System appearance. • 10 accent color themes. • Animated splash screen and onboarding. • Search and filter forms by keyword, draft status, or response count. • Archive forms and restore them anytime. • Offline indicator with quick access to iOS Settings. Insta Forms is built for professionals who need fast, private, and reliable forms. Perfect for home inspectors, healthcare staff, teachers, HR teams, businesses, and anyone who wants a powerful form builder without subscriptions.

Screenshots

PdfCut AI3 screens
Insta forms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Insta forms at none against PdfCut AI's shown. PdfCut AI's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PdfCut AI versus Insta forms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPdfCut AIInsta forms
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVeli GocVijayvir Singh

In-app purchases

None

PdfCut AI

No in-app purchases

None

Insta forms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PdfCut AI free?
PdfCut AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Insta forms free?
Insta forms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PdfCut AI or Insta forms have ads?
PdfCut AI shows ads; Insta forms does not.

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