Comparison

Resume Star vs Forma

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

Head to head
About

Resume Star

Easily create professional, correctly formatted PDF resumes and cover letters in minutes. This app uses industry best practices and battle-tested templates to help you score interviews. It offers unlimited resume creation and direct emailing or printing options.

Highlights
  • Professional PDF resume creation
  • Targeted cover letter generation
  • Direct email and print options
  • Unlimited resume creation
  • Professionally drafted examples
  • Customizable sections
  • Integrated spell check
Features
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Build a professional resume and cover letter in minutes, and pay only if it helps you get the interview. Resume Star is the full app, free to use: no ads, no locked features, and no limits on creating or sending resumes. It is rated 4.9 stars across more than 17,000 ratings. How it works: * Fill in your details, or start from one of the professionally written examples. * Resume Star handles the formatting: clean layout, reliable fonts, correct spacing. * Email, print or export a PDF that looks the same on every device. FIND OUT WHY RESUME STAR IS THE MOST POPULAR RESUME APP BY FAR! ***** Thousands of Five-Star reviews! This is the real deal! ***** BUILD A PROFESSIONAL RESUME IN MINUTES Resume Star creates professional resumes using industry best practices: - Using a battle-tested template with complete sections. - Using the right fonts (did you know that many fonts don't appear the same on Mac and PC?). - Including a targeted and properly addressed cover letter for each company. - Avoiding gaudy colors and styles that send the wrong message. SCORE THAT INTERVIEW, OR PAY US NOTHING! There are many resume apps out there. Resume Star is different. Download it for free and use it unrestricted. Pay us only when you get the interview. That's right, this is not a cut-down, limited free edition. It's the full featured App, and the best one you can buy. There are no annoying ads, or gotcha limits on creating and sending resumes. It has everything you need to score that interview. Use the secure in-App purchase to pay us only when we've earned it. Instead of you taking a risk in trusting an unknown App, we'll trust you instead. How's that for a change? If you like this way of buying Apps, please be sure to let us know in the reviews section. GET TO THE NEXT LEVEL, FAST Resume Star is fine tuned to produce resumes that get the hiring manager's attention (in the right way), and get you in the door. People are using Resume Star to get jobs every day. We're confident it can help you too. Resume Star has a full feature set with everything you need: - Creates cross-platform compatible PDF resumes - Email resumes directly - Print in-App right from your iPad or iPhone/iPod Touch - Export to 3rd party Apps such as Dropbox to upload - Create unlimited resumes, one for each company if you want - 10 professionally drafted examples provide a starting point, or inspiration - Use pre-defined sections or create custom ones - Rearrange sections to suit your needs - Create a specific cover letter for each company, properly addressed - Integrated spell check to help avoid typos - Optional fine adjustments to text and margin sizes to fit the page - Live previews on the iPad BONUS GUIDE Also check out the in-depth guide, How to Score That interview With a Precision Targeted Resume. It's full of tips and tricks to get the most out of Resume Star. It's included free for all Resume Star users. Access it from the options menu. APPS YOU'LL LOVE At Qrayon, we love building Apps that you'll find useful and actually enjoy to use. We hope that Resume Star helps, even in its small way, towards you getting your dream job. If you like it, please be sure to let us know. We love to hear success stories. Oh, and do tell your friends about us too! All the best in your journey, -- All the App Makers @ Qrayon.

About

Forma

This AI-powered app allows users to edit, fill, sign, scan, and convert PDF documents. It offers features like text editing, form filling, e-signatures, OCR scanning, and file conversion. An AI assistant can summarize, rewrite, or generate content, and users can create invoices and resumes.

Highlights
  • AI-powered PDF editing
  • Fill and e-sign forms
  • Built-in OCR scanner
  • Convert PDFs to various formats
  • AI assistant for content generation
  • Create and send invoices
  • Resume builder
Features
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Meet Forma—your AI-powered PDF editor that lets you fill, sign, scan, and edit documents. Contracts to sign, forms to fill, files to convert—and no laptop in sight. With Forma, all you need is your phone: edit text, fill out forms, add your signature, scan paper, and convert between formats without disrupting the layout. When a document needs more than editing—a summary, a rewrite, a draft from scratch—the built-in AI assistant will take care of that too. From the creators of iScanner, trusted by 145M+ users. With Forma, you get: • A clean interface that keeps PDF work intuitive. • A built-in scanner with OCR that turns paper into searchable, editable files. • An AI assistant that summarizes, catches mistakes, and generates content. • Secure cloud storage synced across iPhone, iPad, and web. Here's what that looks like: EDIT PDFs WITHOUT LOSING THE LAYOUT Need to update a figure in a proposal or fix a heading before a deadline? Tap any text to edit it—Forma auto-matches fonts so the document looks untouched. You can also highlight sections, add notes, insert images, and split or merge files. VIBE EDIT PDFs WITH A TEXT OR VOICE PROMPT Instead of manually editing PDFs, let the app do the work. Tell Vibe Edit what you want to change by typing a message or recording a voice command, and get your updated PDF right away. FILL & SIGN FORMS WITHOUT PRINTING Tax form, lease, job application—complete any form right in the app. With autofill, you can speed through repetitive fields. Draw or type your electronic signature once, save it, and apply it whenever you need. TURN PAPER DOCS INTO FILES Not every document starts digital. Unlike most PDF editors, Forma has a full scanner built in—point your camera at an agreement, a receipt, or a note, and it becomes a clean, searchable PDF with OCR. CONVERT FILES BETWEEN FORMATS Client needs your PDF as a Word document? Professor wants the assignment in a different format? Convert seamlessly between PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, and TXT in both directions. LET AI DO THE HEAVY LIFTING Long contract before a meeting? Email that needs a different tone? Summarize lengthy documents, rewrite and polish text, or catch grammar and logic mistakes. Plus, generate cover letters, emails, and more with ready-made templates. CREATE AND SEND INVOICES ON THE GO Project done, time to get paid. Add line items, taxes, and terms, then share with a link or export as a PDF—built for freelancers and remote workers who invoice on the go. BUILD A RESUME THAT STANDS OUT Enter your details and career goals—the AI handles layout, formatting, and design. Whether you're a student entering the job market or making a career move, the result is a professional CV ready to send in minutes. KEEP YOUR FILES SAFE AND SYNCED Store documents securely in the cloud and access them across every Apple device. Blur confidential information before sharing, add watermarks to protect your work, and lock folders with a PIN for added peace of mind. Edit, sign, fill, scan, and convert—Forma is the PDF editor that turns your phone into a document workspace. Download it today. FAQ Q: Can I use Forma offline? A: Yes. Editing, form filling, and signing all work without a connection. Cloud sync and AI features require an internet connection. Q: Who can see my documents? A: Only you. Files are encrypted in cloud storage and never shared with third parties. Q: Can I use Forma on both iPhone and iPad? A: Yes. Your files sync automatically between devices through secure cloud storage. Forma PRO – Subscribe to get Pro access to all features. You will be charged after the purchase confirmation. – Subscriptions auto-renew 24 hours before the expiration date. You can manage them in your Account Settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: http://bpmob.com/forma/privacy/en/ Terms of Use: http://bpmob.com/forma/terms/en/ For any questions or inquiries about Forma, our PDF reader, contact us at http://bpmob.com/forma/support.

Screenshots

Resume Star4 screens
Forma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Resume Star at none against Forma's shown. Resume Star also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 69%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Forma's advantage is chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Resume Star sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Forma sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Resume Star holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 26K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Resume Star's written reviews are positive against 69% of Forma's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Resume Star ships an update every 6 weeks, Forma monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Resume Star versus Forma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResume StarForma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (17K ratings) — better4.7 (26K ratings)
Positive reviews92.1% of reviews — better69.3% of reviews
Number of ratings17K26K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#109 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQrayon, LLCBPMobile

Customer experience

Resume Star

All ratings17,470 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews631 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative6.7%

Forma

All ratings26,069 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews570 reviews
Positive69.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative28.9%

User reviews

Resume Star

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient
  • 💡 Innovative honor-based payment
  • 🚀 Streamlined resume creation
  • 👍 Professional-looking resumes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔧 Limited formatting options
  • 🔧 Inability to rearrange resume sections

Forma

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful features like autofill and cloud sync
  • 🚀 Seamless document management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🚫 Limited editing capabilities

Bugs and requests

Resume Star

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Losing resume data after uninstall and reinstall
  • Issues with saving or emailing the resume

Requested features

4 requests
  • More font and template options
  • Ability to add page numbers
  • Option to include a summary section
  • Sync across devices

Forma

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect document formatting after editing
  • Inability to load or edit pre-existing documents
  • Unexpected charges and billing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Ability to edit existing text in documents
  • Support for more file formats
  • Stylus support for precise editing

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Resume Star

One-time3
  • Helped a bit Purchase$14.99
  • Thank you payment$24.99
  • Really helped purchase$59.99
17 purchases

Forma

Subscriptions17
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Forma Pro$4.997 Days
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
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  • Forma Pro$5.997 Days
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Forma Pro$6.997 Days
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 month Pro 100Gb storage3 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • 1 year Pro 10Gb storage$19.991 Year
  • Forma Pro$20.991 Year
  • 1 year Pro 100Gb storage$24.991 Year
  • Forma Pro$24.991 Year
  • Forma Pro$29.991 Year
  • Forma Pro$39.991 Year
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Resume Star free?
Resume Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forma free?
Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Resume Star or Forma?
Resume Star is rated higher. Resume Star averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Forma averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.
Do Resume Star or Forma have ads?
Forma shows ads; Resume Star does not.
Which is updated more often, Resume Star or Forma?
Resume Star ships an update every 6 weeks, and Forma monthly. Most recently, Resume Star was updated on October 14, 2026 and Forma on October 15, 2026.

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