# Google Slides vs Forms+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Slides at none against Forms+'s 8. Google Slides also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 44%) and ratings volume (411K vs 45K). 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 Slides asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Google Slides against 4.8 for Forms+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Slides has 411K ratings behind it against 45K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Google Slides'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 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Slides | Forms+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (411K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-slides/id879478102/reviews) | **[4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-plus/id1544827472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **411K** | 45K |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% 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 | **#20** | #160 |
| Size | 405 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 Slides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-slides/id879478102)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Create, edit, and collaborate on presentations from any device. Work offline, add rich media, and present directly from your phone or tablet. Seamlessly integrate with video calls and other productivity tools.

**Highlights:** Create and edit presentations, Real-time collaboration, Offline access, Add images and videos, Present from device, PowerPoint file compatibility, Video call integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for school/work projects
- 💡 Good for collaboration and sharing
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy on mobile devices
- 🔧 Limited features compared to desktop version
- 🔧 Difficult to find/use certain functions
- 🔧 Formatting issues when transferring between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Text boxes and formatting randomly change
- Slides freeze or crash frequently
- Inability to delete or edit slides
- Syncing and saving issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more transition options
- Improve mobile functionality and UI
- Allow direct video/audio embedding
- Provide more background and theme options


### Forms+

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

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Grossing · Productivity, #186 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 Slides free?

Google Slides 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 Slides or Forms+?

Forms+ is rated higher. Google Slides averages 4.7 out of 5 from 411K ratings, while Forms+ averages 4.8 from 45K ratings.

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

Neither Google Slides nor Forms+ shows ads.

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

Google Slides ships an update weekly, and Forms+ weekly. Most recently, Google Slides was updated on September 26, 2026 and Forms+ on September 25, 2026.

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

Google Slides currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Forms+ at #160. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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