# Google Sheets vs Forms

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Sheets at 54% against Forms's 0%. Google Sheets also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Forms's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Google Sheets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google Sheets holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Sheets has 1.8M ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Google Sheets's written reviews are positive against 0% of Forms's.

Google Sheets ships an update weekly, Forms every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Sheets | Forms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-sheets/id842849113/reviews)** | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-spreadsheet-integration/id1585552942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 422 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Pratheesh Bennet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548251165) |

## 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-spreadsheet-integration/id1585552942)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Build Unlimited Forms & Fields | $1.99 | per month |
| One-time purchase for lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Export Features | $19.99 | one-time |


## 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 is rated higher. Google Sheets averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Forms averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Google Sheets or Forms have ads?

Forms shows ads; Google Sheets does not.

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

Google Sheets ships an update weekly, and Forms every 3 days. Most recently, Google Sheets was updated on September 24, 2026 and Forms on June 5, 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.*