# Padlet vs Forms

Padlet and Forms both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Padlet's written reviews are positive against 6% of Forms's. Padlet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 392). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Padlet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Forms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.7 for Padlet against 4.6 for Forms. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Padlet has 6.9K ratings behind it against 392, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Padlet's written reviews are positive against 6% of Forms's.

Padlet ships an update fortnightly, Forms every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Padlet | Forms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padlet/id834618886/reviews)** | [4.6 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-online-form-builder/id6450065474/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 392 |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wallwisher, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834618889) | [LightApps OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683318905) |

## What reviewers say

### Padlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/padlet/id834618886)

This app provides visually appealing boards and canvases for organizing and presenting information. It's ideal for visual thinkers and learners, offering tools for brainstorming, creating lessons, and collaborating on projects.

**Highlights:** Create interactive lessons, Design collaborative worksheets, Brainstorm ideas, Make slideshows, Build meeting agendas, Solicit feedback, Collaborate on files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold | $9.99 | per month |
| Platinum  Legacy | $14.99 | per month |
| Platinum | $15.00 | per month |
| Gold | $69.99 | per year |
| Platinum  Legacy | $99.99 | per year |
| Platinum | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for collaboration and organization
- 👍 Great for classroom and educational use
- 💡 Versatile and creative tool
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy, especially on mobile
- 🔋 Slow performance and loading issues
- 👎 Frustrating navigation and editing
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Disappearing content and lost work
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Login and account issues

**Requested features**

- Offline mode capability
- Improved file upload and management
- Enhanced customization options
- Better integration with other apps and platforms


### Forms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-online-form-builder/id6450065474)

Easily create and customize surveys, quizzes, and forms directly from your mobile device. Access templates, import questions, and add interactive elements. Analyze responses with real-time analytics and share your creations via a simple link.

**Highlights:** Create custom forms, surveys, and quizzes, Edit existing Google Forms, Access and customize templates, Import questions from other forms, Real-time response analytics and graphs, Share forms via link, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forms Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Forms Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Padlet free?

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

### Is Forms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Padlet or Forms?

Padlet is rated higher. Padlet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Forms averages 4.6 from 392 ratings.

### Do Padlet or Forms have ads?

Forms shows ads; Padlet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Padlet or Forms?

Padlet ships an update fortnightly, and Forms every 11 days. Most recently, Padlet was updated on November 13, 2026 and Forms on November 14, 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.*