# Google Slides vs Forms for Google Docs

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Slides at none against Forms for Google Docs's 20. Google Slides also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (411K vs 60K). Forms for Google Docs's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forms for Google Docs sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.7 for Forms for Google Docs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Slides has 411K ratings behind it against 60K, 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 60% of Forms for Google Docs's.

Google Slides ships an update weekly, Forms for Google Docs every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Slides | Forms for Google Docs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (411K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-slides/id879478102/reviews) | [4.7 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-docs/id1619382448/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **411K** | 60K |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **60.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #57 |
| Size | 405 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Aurora Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617956179) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Slides

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Productivity, #201 Top Free (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 for Google Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-for-google-docs/id1619382448)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Productivity, #59 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily create and manage online forms, surveys, and quizzes directly from your mobile device. Analyze responses in real-time with automatic summaries and graphs. Share forms via various platforms and collaborate with others.

**Highlights:** Create online forms and surveys, Multiple question types, Real-time response analysis, Customizable themes, Quiz creation with scoring, AI-powered question generation, Response notifications and limits

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium, 3 days free | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Forms Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Free-trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Year Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient for business needs
- 💡 Helpful for surveys and quizzes
- 👍 Convenient mobile access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, inconsistent performance
- 💰 Excessive paywalled features
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Responses not syncing correctly
- Forms not publishing or accepting responses as expected
- Inability to refresh or update forms in a timely manner

**Requested features**

- Add signature option
- Improve export and data management features
- Reduce paywalled functionality in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Slides free?

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

### Is Forms for Google Docs free?

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

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

Google Slides and Forms for Google Docs are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 411K and 60K ratings respectively.

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

Forms for Google Docs shows ads; Google Slides does not.

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

Google Slides ships an update weekly, and Forms for Google Docs every 2 weeks. Most recently, Google Slides was updated on September 25, 2026 and Forms for Google Docs on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Slides or Forms for Google Docs?

Google Slides currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Forms for Google Docs at #57. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*