# SurveyMonkey vs Form+ for Google Forms

The clearest difference is update cadence: Form+ for Google Forms at every 9 days against SurveyMonkey's every 2 months. Form+ for Google Forms also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 2.8K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SurveyMonkey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and Form+ for Google 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.

Form+ for Google Forms holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Form+ for Google Forms has 45K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of SurveyMonkey's written reviews are positive against 44% of Form+ for Google Forms's.

SurveyMonkey ships an update every 2 months, Form+ for Google Forms every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SurveyMonkey | Form+ for Google Forms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surveymonkey/id723867634/reviews) | **[4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/form-plus-for-google-forms/id1544827472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **44.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 61 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SurveyMonkey](https://appshunter.io/developer/723867637) | [Amad Marwat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101343) |

## What reviewers say

### SurveyMonkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surveymonkey/id723867634)

Design, distribute, and analyze surveys and feedback forms on any device. Customize questions, track responses in real-time, and share insights easily. Ideal for both casual users and professional researchers.

**Highlights:** Create surveys, quizzes, and polls, Edit live surveys, Analyze charts and responses, Filter and compare results, Share survey links, Monitor responses with push notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SELECT Plan | $15.99 | per month |
| SELECT Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| SELECT Plan | $21.99 | per month |
| Select Plan | $22.99 | per month |
| SELECT Plan | $23.99 | per month |
| SELECT Plan | $25.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan (monthly) | $98.99 | per month |
| SELECT Plan | $199.99 | per year |
| SELECT Plan | $229.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan (annual) | $399.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Versatile survey creation
- 🚀 Helpful analytics and reporting
- 👍 Great for small businesses and nonprofits
- 👍 Useful for market research and feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription plans
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around paid features
- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions
- 👎 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Login and authentication problems
- Inconsistent survey response tracking
- Syncing issues between web and mobile versions

**Requested features**

- Offline survey capabilities
- Improved mobile editing and customization
- Tiered pricing plans for different user needs
- Better customer support and communication


### Form+ for Google Forms

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

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Productivity, #208 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 SurveyMonkey free?

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

### Is Form+ for Google Forms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SurveyMonkey or Form+ for Google Forms?

Form+ for Google Forms is rated higher. SurveyMonkey averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Form+ for Google Forms averages 4.8 from 45K ratings.

### Do SurveyMonkey or Form+ for Google Forms have ads?

Neither SurveyMonkey nor Form+ for Google Forms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SurveyMonkey or Form+ for Google Forms?

SurveyMonkey ships an update every 2 months, and Form+ for Google Forms every 9 days. Most recently, SurveyMonkey was updated on October 10, 2026 and Form+ for Google Forms on October 13, 2026.

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