# SurveyMonkey vs Forms for Google Drive ™

The clearest difference is ads: SurveyMonkey at none against Forms for Google Drive ™'s shown. SurveyMonkey also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 20%) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 110). Forms for Google Drive ™'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SurveyMonkey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and Forms for Google Drive ™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 SurveyMonkey against 4.6 for Forms for Google Drive ™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SurveyMonkey has 2.8K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of SurveyMonkey's written reviews are positive against 20% of Forms for Google Drive ™'s.

SurveyMonkey ships an update every 2 months, Forms for Google Drive ™ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SurveyMonkey | Forms for Google Drive ™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surveymonkey/id723867634/reviews) | [4.6 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-drive/id6451312394/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 110 |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SurveyMonkey](https://appshunter.io/developer/723867637) | [Mariia Tereshkova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697489084) |

## 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


### Forms for Google Drive ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-drive/id6451312394)

Create and manage Google Forms and quizzes directly from your mobile device. Analyze responses with charts, export data to various formats, and receive instant notifications for new submissions. Collaborate with others by adding editors to your forms.

**Highlights:** Create forms and quizzes from templates, Edit existing questions and sections, Import questions from other forms, Share forms via QR code or email, Analyze response charts, Export data as CSV or Excel, Receive instant submission notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| One week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One month PRO | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 year PRO (Sale) | $19.99 | per year |
| One year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SurveyMonkey free?

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

### Is Forms for Google Drive ™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SurveyMonkey or Forms for Google Drive ™?

SurveyMonkey and Forms for Google Drive ™ are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.8K and 110 ratings respectively.

### Do SurveyMonkey or Forms for Google Drive ™ have ads?

Forms for Google Drive ™ shows ads; SurveyMonkey does not.

### Which is updated more often, SurveyMonkey or Forms for Google Drive ™?

SurveyMonkey ships an update every 2 months, and Forms for Google Drive ™ weekly. Most recently, SurveyMonkey was updated on September 24, 2026 and Forms for Google Drive ™ on September 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.*