Comparison

Collect by WeTransfer vs Forma

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

Head to head
About

Collect by WeTransfer

Save images, videos, links, and more into organized visual boards. AI helps sort your content and suggests boards for new items. Collaborate on projects with colleagues and share your collections.

Highlights
  • Save images, videos, links, and files
  • Organize content into visual boards
  • On-device AI for automatic sorting
  • AI-powered board recommendations
  • Collaborate on boards with others
  • Share boards and content
Features
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Collect is the best way to save everything that inspires you and fuels your ideas. Upload images and videos, save links and anything from across your apps, then organize it all into visual boards. You can share boards (if you want), and collaborate with colleagues in one or more boards to streamline projects! • Save photos, songs, videos, documents, screenshots, and anything else you got • On-device AI analyzes your photos and automatically sorts them into themes so you can quickly create new boards • AI-powered recommendations help you quickly find the right board when adding new photos to Collect • Store bookmarks, memes, and cool stuff you find from across your apps • Organize all your items into beautiful boards to visualize your ideas • Share photos, videos, and boards with anyone • Invite clients and colleagues to collaborate on boards to get everyone on the same page • Available for iPad with a native experience in both portrait and landscape modes • Use the Chrome extension to save links, photos, videos, and files for later and stay in your flow ------ Whether it’s inspiration, ideas you’re working on, references for later, or stuff you love—you can save, organize, and share it for free with Collect. To backup and sync all your boards and items across your devices, upgrade to Collect Pro. ------ About Us Having made our name in the game of quick and simple file-sharing, WeTransfer has grown into a collection of tools designed for and inspired by the creative process. Collect is the go-to app for saving and sharing inspiration in boards that organize your ideas. Portals makes it easy to request feedback on your in progress projects with Reviews that include asset markup and approval flows. WeTransfer.com is the original web platform, where creatives share their biggest files. Terms of Service: https://wetransfer.com/legal/terms

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

Collect by WeTransfer4 screens
Forma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Collect by WeTransfer at none against Forma's shown. Collect by WeTransfer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Forma's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 40%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Collect by WeTransfer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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

Forma holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 26K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Collect by WeTransfer's written reviews are positive against 69% of Forma's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collect by WeTransfer ships an update every 9 days, Forma monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Collect by WeTransfer versus Forma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollect by WeTransferForma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25K ratings)4.7 (26K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews69.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25K26K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#178#119 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWetransfer B.V.BPMobile

Customer experience

Collect by WeTransfer

All ratings25,485 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews1,569 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative52.3%

Forma

All ratings26,069 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews578 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative28.9%

User reviews

Collect by WeTransfer

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient file transfers
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure file sharing
  • 💡 Useful boards for organizing content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow upload/download speeds
  • 🔍 Lack of search and organization features
  • 💾 Unreliable file storage and syncing
  • 🤔 Confusing board-based interface

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

Collect by WeTransfer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Files randomly disappearing from boards
  • Inability to log in or reset password
  • Boards not updating or syncing properly
  • App freezing during file transfers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add repeat/loop playback for audio/video
  • Improve file management with sorting, renaming, and deleting options
  • Implement desktop app and cloud sync for cross-device access
  • Provide more customization options for boards (colors, layouts, etc.)

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

11 purchases

Collect by WeTransfer

Subscriptions11
  • Collect Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Collect Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Collect Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Collect Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Collect & Share$14.991 Month
  • Monthly$25.991 Month
  • Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Collect Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Collect Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Yearly$259.991 Year
17 purchases

Forma

Subscriptions17
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Forma Pro$4.997 Days
  • Forma Pro3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
Show 14 more
  • 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 Collect by WeTransfer free?
Collect by WeTransfer 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, Collect by WeTransfer or Forma?
Forma is rated higher. Collect by WeTransfer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Forma averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.
Do Collect by WeTransfer or Forma have ads?
Forma shows ads; Collect by WeTransfer does not.
Which is updated more often, Collect by WeTransfer or Forma?
Collect by WeTransfer ships an update every 9 days, and Forma monthly. Most recently, Collect by WeTransfer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Forma on October 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, Collect by WeTransfer or Forma?
Collect by WeTransfer currently peaks at #178 in the App Store charts, and Forma at #119. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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