How to Create a Google Form on iPhone (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: There is no official Google Forms app for iPhone. Open forms.google.com in Safari and request the desktop site — or use a mobile form builder like FormMaker to create and manage real Google Forms with a native interface.
You're at an event, in a classroom, or on the go — and you need a sign-up sheet or survey now. Google Forms is the obvious choice, but the moment you open it on an iPhone you'll notice something: Google never built a Forms app for iOS. Here's every way to create a Google Form from your iPhone, from the built-in browser workaround to the fastest option.
Method 1: Safari with desktop mode (free, fiddly)
- Open Safari and go to forms.google.com. Sign in with your Google account.
- Request the desktop site. Tap the aA button on the left of the address bar and choose Request Desktop Website. Without this, the editor loads a stripped-down view where many settings are missing.
- Start a blank form. Tap the + (Blank) tile, give your form a title and description.
- Add questions. Tap the + in the floating toolbar, type your question, and pick a type — multiple choice, checkboxes, short answer, dropdown, linear scale, date or time.
- Adjust settings. The gear icon lets you collect email addresses, limit to one response, or make it a quiz.
- Send it. Tap Send to copy a link, email the form, or grab embed code.
This works, but pinch-zooming through a desktop interface on a 6-inch screen gets old fast. Drag-and-drop question reordering is especially painful with touch.
Method 2: The FormMaker app (fastest)
FormMaker is a mobile app built specifically for creating and managing Google Forms on iPhone. It talks to your own Google account, so the forms it creates are ordinary Google Forms — same links, same response spreadsheet — but the editor is designed for a phone:
- Add and reorder questions with taps, not desktop drag-and-drop
- All question types and settings in a thumb-friendly layout
- Share links or QR codes straight from the share sheet
- Check responses without hunting through browser tabs
Method 3: The Google Drive app (view-mostly)
The Google Drive iOS app can open existing forms and show responses, but tapping a form kicks you out to the browser editor anyway. It's useful for finding forms you already made, not for creating new ones.
Tips for forms people actually finish on phones
- Keep it under 10 questions. Mobile respondents abandon long forms at much higher rates.
- Use multiple choice over free text wherever you can — typing on a phone is friction.
- One question per row. Grid questions render poorly on small screens.
- Test your own form on your phone before sharing; most of your respondents will open it there too.
FAQ
Is there a Google Forms app for iPhone?
No — Google doesn't make one. Your options are the mobile browser (with desktop mode) or a third-party app like FormMaker that works with your Google account.
Can I create a Google Form on my phone for free?
Yes. Google Forms is free with any Google account, and both the browser method and FormMaker's free tier let you build forms without paying.
Why does Google Forms look broken on my iPhone?
The Forms editor is desktop-first. In mobile Safari without desktop mode, menus overlap and settings are missing. Request the desktop site — or use an app designed for mobile.