# SurveyMonkey vs Forms for Google Drive

SurveyMonkey and Forms for Google Drive both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Forms for Google Drive's written reviews are positive against 41% of SurveyMonkey's. Forms for Google Drive also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.1). SurveyMonkey's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 309). On price, rating, 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 Forms for Google Drive sells 11 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 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 309, 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 77% of Forms for Google Drive's.

SurveyMonkey ships an update every 2 months, Forms for Google Drive monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 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 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-drive/id6468928038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 309 |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SurveyMonkey](https://appshunter.io/developer/723867637) | [BurningFlower INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758667530) |

## 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/id6468928038)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Week with Free Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Advanced Google Forms Features | $39.99 | per month |
| Year Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Year Subscription Off | $59.99 | per year |
| Advanced Google Forms Features | $59.99 | per year |
| Seasonly Subscription | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| Team Standard Yearly 2 users | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple but effective
- 👍 Supportive community
- 👍 Perfect reminders
- 👍 Smooth performance
- 👍 Great customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pro version
- 🐛 Data loss issues
- 🔍 Frequent premium ads
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Automatic data deletion
- Forced premium subscription
- Inability to close premium ads

**Requested features**

- More free features
- Ability to print responses
- Option to use different logos for forms


## 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 309 ratings respectively.

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

Neither SurveyMonkey nor Forms for Google Drive shows ads.

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

SurveyMonkey ships an update every 2 months, and Forms for Google Drive monthly. Most recently, SurveyMonkey was updated on September 24, 2026 and Forms for Google Drive on September 21, 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.*