Google Docs vs Forms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Forms
Instantly create smart forms with AI or design your own. Customize templates, scan paper forms, and export data to Google Sheets, Excel, or PDFs. Offers offline use and professional branding options.
- AI-powered form creation
- Customizable form templates
- Scan and digitize paper forms
- Export data to Google Sheets, Excel, PDF
- Offline form building and filling
- Add branding elements to PDFs
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Benefits of Falcon Forms: AI-Powered Form Creation: Instantly generate ready-to-use forms with the built-in AI Form Builder, designed for Google Sheets and Excel workflows. Build and Customize Forms: Create unlimited templates and export data directly to Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, or PDFs with seamless spreadsheet integration. Multiple Export Options: Send responses to Google Sheets, Excel, or generate professional PDFs. Ideal for users looking for apps with Google Sheets integration. Digitize Paper Forms: Scan and convert paper forms into digital data and export to Google Sheets, Excel, or PDFs. No Account Required: Build, fill, and export forms offline with full control over your data. User Friendly: Simple interface for fast form creation and easy data entry built for spreadsheet users. Boost Brand Value: Add letterheads, watermarks, and logos to your PDF exports. Core Features: AI Form Builder: Create forms instantly and connect data to Google Sheets and Excel. Custom Templates: 15+ input types designed for spreadsheet integration and export. Real Time Sharing: Share via email or cloud services and sync with Google Sheets. Secure PDFs: Add signatures and password protection to exported documents. Who Can Use Falcon Forms? Personal and Business: Manage tasks, inspections, and reports with easy export to Google Sheets, Excel, or PDFs. Business Documents: Create branded forms and simplify Google Sheets and Excel workflows. Suggestions or Feedback Reach out through the Contact Us section in the app. We are continuously improving Google Sheets integration, Excel support, and PDF features. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Special Attribution: Icons created by Freepik - Flaticon
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Docs at 70% against Forms's 0%. Google Docs also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Forms's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Google Docs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per year and Forms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Google Docs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Docs has 3.2M ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Google Docs's written reviews are positive against 0% of Forms's.
Google Docs ships an update weekly, Forms every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Google Docs | Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.2M ratings) — better | 3.8 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.2M — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #8 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 348 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pratheesh Bennet | |
Customer experience
Google Docs
Forms
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
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Google Docs
- Google AI Pro (5 TB)$199.991 Year
Forms
- Build Unlimited Forms & Fields$1.991 Month
- One-time purchase for lifetime$4.99
- Unlock Export Features$19.99









