# Collect by WeTransfer vs Forma

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.

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.

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.

Collect by WeTransfer ships an update every 9 days, Forma monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Collect by WeTransfer | Forma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collect-by-wetransfer/id765359021/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-pdf-document-editor/id1658514439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #192 | **#120** |
| Size | 119 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wetransfer B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/485103881) | [BPMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085442365) |

## What reviewers say

### Collect by WeTransfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collect-by-wetransfer/id765359021)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collect Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Collect Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Collect Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Collect Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Collect & Share | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $25.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Collect Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Collect Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $259.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forma-pdf-document-editor/id1658514439)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forma Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Forma Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 month Pro 100Gb storage | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 year Pro 10Gb storage | $19.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $20.99 | per year |
| 1 year Pro 100Gb storage | $24.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Forma Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 21, 2026 and Forma on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Collect by WeTransfer or Forma?

Collect by WeTransfer currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and Forma at #120. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*