# Google Sheets vs Forms+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Sheets at none against Forms+'s 8. Google Sheets also leads on ratings volume (1.8M vs 45K) and chart position (#13 vs #157). 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. Forms+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Google Sheets asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Google Sheets against 4.8 for Forms+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Sheets has 1.8M ratings behind it against 45K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Google Sheets's written reviews are positive against 44% of Forms+'s.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Sheets | Forms+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-sheets/id842849113/reviews) | [4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-plus/id1544827472/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 45K |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #157 |
| Size | 422 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 Sheets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-sheets/id842849113)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Productivity, #85 Top Free (US App Store)

Create, edit, and collaborate on spreadsheets from anywhere, anytime. Work offline, format cells, insert formulas, and view charts. Seamlessly edit Excel files and enjoy automatic saving of your work.

**Highlights:** Create and edit spreadsheets, Real-time collaboration, Offline access, Format cells and insert formulas, View charts, Edit Excel files

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 💡 Collaborative features
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage
- 📈 Useful for business/personal organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🖋️ Cumbersome editing experience on mobile
- 🗓️ Inconsistent date/time formatting

**Reported bugs**

- Spreadsheets not saving properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices
- Formatting issues when printing or exporting
- Glitches when working with large or complex spreadsheets

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced formatting and editing options
- Improve search and navigation
- Allow offline editing and syncing
- Provide better integration with other Google apps
- Add password protection or biometric security


### Forms+

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

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Productivity, #181 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 Sheets free?

Google Sheets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Forms+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Sheets or Forms+?

Google Sheets and Forms+ are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8M and 45K ratings respectively.

### Do Google Sheets or Forms+ have ads?

Neither Google Sheets nor Forms+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Sheets or Forms+?

Google Sheets ships an update weekly, and Forms+ weekly. Most recently, Google Sheets was updated on September 24, 2026 and Forms+ on September 24, 2026.

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

Google Sheets currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Forms+ at #157. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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