# Google Docs vs Forms for Google Drive

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Google Docs at 3.2M against Forms for Google Drive's 309. Google Docs also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Forms for Google Drive's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 for Google Drive sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Google Docs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Docs has 3.2M ratings behind it against 309, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Google Docs's written reviews are positive against 77% of Forms for Google Drive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Docs ships an update weekly, Forms for Google Drive monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Docs | Forms for Google Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640/reviews)** | [4.6 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-drive/id6468928038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2M** | 309 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 348 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [BurningFlower INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758667530) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Docs

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Productivity, #58 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 for Google Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-drive/id6468928038)

Create and manage Google Forms directly from your mobile device. Design surveys, quizzes, and registration forms with a wide range of templates and customization options. View responses in real-time with insightful charts and graphs.

**Highlights:** Create forms on the go, Wide range of templates, Customize form appearance, Real-time response notifications, Visual data insights, Export responses to Google Sheets, Seamless Google Workspace integration

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Week with Free Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Advanced Google Forms Features | $39.99 | per month |
| Year Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Year Subscription Off | $59.99 | per year |
| Advanced Google Forms Features | $59.99 | per year |
| Seasonly Subscription | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| Team Standard Yearly 2 users | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple but effective
- 👍 Supportive community
- 👍 Perfect reminders
- 👍 Smooth performance
- 👍 Great customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pro version
- 🐛 Data loss issues
- 🔍 Frequent premium ads
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Automatic data deletion
- Forced premium subscription
- Inability to close premium ads

**Requested features**

- More free features
- Ability to print responses
- Option to use different logos for forms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Docs free?

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

### Is Forms for Google Drive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Docs or Forms for Google Drive?

Google Docs is rated higher. Google Docs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2M ratings, while Forms for Google Drive averages 4.6 from 309 ratings.

### Do Google Docs or Forms for Google Drive have ads?

Neither Google Docs nor Forms for Google Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Docs or Forms for Google Drive?

Google Docs ships an update weekly, and Forms for Google Drive monthly. Most recently, Google Docs was updated on September 24, 2026 and Forms for Google Drive on September 21, 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.*