# Google Docs vs Forms+

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 #159). 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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Docs | Forms+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640/reviews) | [4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-plus/id1544827472/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2M** | 45K |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #159 |
| Size | 348 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Amad Marwat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496101343) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Productivity, #57 Top Free (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Forms+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-plus/id1544827472)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Grossing · Productivity, #172 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forma for Google Survey | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Survey form for Google Forms | $4.99 | per month |
| Forms App Premium Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Forms for Google Form PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Forms for Google Docs & Sheets | $39.99 | per year |
| Poll for Google Forms Sites | $49.99 | per year |
| Forms for Google Drive | $59.99 | per year |
| Google Forms for Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Docs or Forms+?

Google Docs currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Forms+ at #159. 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.*