Comparison

Custom Alerts vs Forms for Google Drive

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

Head to head
About

Custom Alerts

This app allows users to set highly customizable alerts for calendar events, ranging from minutes to weeks in advance. It supports multiple calendars and enables event creation and editing directly within the application, syncing seamlessly with the native iOS calendar.

Highlights
  • Set alerts from 0 minutes to 99 weeks ahead
  • Supports multiple calendars
  • Create and edit calendar events
  • Syncs with iOS calendar
  • Customizable alert timing
Features
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Set alerts on calendar events as close as 0 minutes ahead of the event or as long as 99 weeks ahead of the event •Supports multiple calendars •Create and edit calendar events from within Custom Alerts •Everything automatically syncs with the built-in iOS calendar app.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Custom Alerts4 screens
Forms for Google Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Forms for Google Drive at Free against Custom Alerts's $0.99. Forms for Google Drive also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). Custom Alerts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Forms for Google Drive is free to download; Custom Alerts costs $0.99 up front. Forms for Google Drive sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Custom Alerts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Forms for Google Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forms for Google Drive has 311 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Custom Alerts's written reviews are positive against 78% of Forms for Google Drive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Custom Alerts ships an update every 13 months, Forms for Google Drive monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Custom Alerts versus Forms for Google Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustom AlertsForms for Google Drive
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)4.6 (311 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews77.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4311 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCalm Seas Software, LLCBurningFlower INC

Customer experience

Custom Alerts

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Forms for Google Drive

All ratings312 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative20.1%

Bugs and requests

Custom Alerts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

Custom Alerts

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Forms for Google Drive

Subscriptions8
  • 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
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$69.99
  • Lifetime Membership$99.99

Questions

Is Custom Alerts free?
Custom Alerts costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forms for Google Drive free?
Forms for Google Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Custom Alerts or Forms for Google Drive?
Forms for Google Drive is rated higher. Custom Alerts averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Forms for Google Drive averages 4.6 from 311 ratings.
Do Custom Alerts or Forms for Google Drive have ads?
Neither Custom Alerts nor Forms for Google Drive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Custom Alerts or Forms for Google Drive?
Custom Alerts ships an update every 13 months, and Forms for Google Drive monthly. Most recently, Custom Alerts was updated on November 1, 2026 and Forms for Google Drive on November 7, 2026.

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