Comparison

Google Docs vs Forms+

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

Head to head
About

Google Docs

Create, edit, and collaborate on documents online in real time. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. AI-powered features can help draft and refine content.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Offline editing
  • Template library
  • Multiple file type support
  • AI-powered drafting
  • Commenting and action items
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Create, edit, and collaborate on online documents with the Google Docs app. Work together in real time • Share documents with your team • Edit, comment, and add action items in real time Create anywhere, anytime—even offline • Capture spontaneous ideas on the fly • Get things done, even on the go, with offline mode • Save time and add polish with easy-to-use templates Edit and share multiple file types • Open a variety of files, including Microsoft Word files, right in Google Docs • Frictionless collaboration, no matter which application your teammates use • Convert and export files seamlessly Google Docs is part of Google Workspace: where teams of any size can chat, create, and collaborate. Google Workspace paid subscribers have access to additional Google Docs features, including: Use Gemini in Docs to quickly draft and edit content • Draft outlines, blog posts, briefs, and more on the go • Improve your writing with AI-powered suggestions Learn more about Google Docs: https://workspace.google.com/products/docs/ Follow us for more: • X: https://x.com/googleworkspace • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googleworkspace • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/googleworkspace

About

Forms+

Create, edit, and manage Google Forms directly from your iOS device. Utilize templates, import questions, and collaborate with others. View responses in various modes, export data, and receive notifications for new submissions.

Highlights
  • Create new forms
  • Edit existing forms
  • Import questions from existing forms
  • Scan questions from camera or files
  • View responses in summary, questions, or individual modes
  • Export responses to CSV or Excel
  • Receive response notifications
Features
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Create, edit, and manage all your Google forms on your iOS, iPhone, iPod or iPad with the free FormApp. With this app you can: Create new forms: • Create new forms on your iOS device. • Tons of beautiful templates to choose from. • Import questions from existing forms. • Add collaborators / editors to your forms. Edit existing forms: • Open any form from your Google Drive on your iOS device. • Create or edit any question. • Undo / redo support. • Re-order questions. • Preview forms. • Add and remove sections. • Add response validation. • Add images and videos. • Ability to set points. • Ability to set correct answers. • Ability to add feedback with url links. Response notifications: • Get notified via notifications whenever some submits a new response. Scan questions: • Scan questions using camera. • Scan questions using images from photos library. • Scan questions using doc, pdf, ppt etc files from the Files app. • Scan questions using clipboard. View form responses: • View forms in three modes i.e. Summary, Questions and Individual responses mode on your iOS device. • Export responses in CSV or Excel file format. • Record responses in mp4 file format and share them in apps like Tiktok, Snapchat or Instagram etc. • Responses are shown in beautiful graphs in summary mode. • Ability to copy response charts to clipboard or save them to photos library. • View responses based on questions in Questions mode. • View responses from individual users in Individual mode. • Ability to delete a single response or all responses. • Ability to set individual feedback for responses to questions in quizzes. • View and set score for quiz responses. • Ability to filter form responses based on date, email, questions and score. Disclaimer: This is a third party app not associated with Google. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://www.byteflowapps.com/FormsPRO/policies/Privacy/ Terms of Use:  https://www.byteflowapps.com/FormsPRO/policies/TermsOfUse/ GOT QUESTIONS? CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO DO SOMETHING? Please email us at support.formspro@byteflowapps.com and we’ll help you figure it out.

Screenshots

Google Docs4 screens
Forms+4 screens

Verdict

The call

Google Docs and Forms+ both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Google Docs's written reviews are positive against 44% of Forms+'s. Google Docs also leads on ratings volume (3.2M vs 45K) and chart position (#9 vs #162). Forms+'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Google Docs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per year and Forms+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Google Docs against 4.8 for Forms+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Docs has 3.2M ratings behind it against 45K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Google Docs's written reviews are positive against 44% of Forms+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Google Docs versus Forms+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle DocsForms+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2M ratings)4.8 (45K ratings)
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews — better44.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2M — better45K
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#9 — better#162
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size348 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleAmad Marwat

Customer experience

Google Docs

All ratings3,243,575 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews3,469 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative24.3%

Forms+

All ratings44,787 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews757 reviews
Positive44.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative47.4%

User reviews

Google Docs

From 3.2M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient and accessible
  • 👍 Seamless collaboration
  • 🔒 Automatic saving
  • 💡 Offline functionality
  • 👍 Versatile for various uses

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Laggy performance and input delays
  • 👎 Limited formatting and customization options
  • 🔍 Difficult to organize and navigate documents
  • 👎 Compatibility issues with other platforms

Forms+

From 45K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📊 Helpful for organizing information
  • 🤖 Good for creating quizzes and surveys
  • 💻 Convenient mobile access to Google Forms

Room to improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🔁 Restricted refresh rate without subscription
  • 🔕 Notifications require paid subscription
  • 🙄 Constant ads and upsells
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Google Docs

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unexpected crashes and document loss
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
  • Issues with image insertion and manipulation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved document organization with folders
  • Expanded font and formatting options
  • Better integration with Microsoft Office
  • Smoother scrolling and navigation

Forms+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Forms randomly deleting
  • Inability to type or edit forms
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Syncing and saving issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to customize themes and logos
  • Undo/restore deleted forms
  • Improved syncing and saving functionality
  • More free features without subscription

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Google Docs

Subscriptions1
  • Google AI Pro (5 TB)$199.991 Year
8 purchases

Forms+

Subscriptions7
  • Forma for Google Survey$1.997 Days
  • Survey form for Google Forms$4.991 Month
  • Forms App Premium Plan$4.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Forms for Google Form PRO$5.997 Days
  • Forms for Google Docs & Sheets3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Poll for Google Forms Sites3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Forms for Google Drive3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Google Forms for Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Google Docs free?
Google Docs 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, Google Docs or Forms+?
Google Docs and Forms+ are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.2M and 45K ratings respectively.
Do Google Docs or Forms+ have ads?
Neither Google Docs nor Forms+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Docs or Forms+?
Google Docs ships an update weekly, and Forms+ weekly. Most recently, Google Docs was updated on September 24, 2026 and Forms+ on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Google Docs or Forms+?
Google Docs currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Forms+ at #162. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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