Formed subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel
Augustine Institute, Inc., Education
Free on the App StoreFormed by Augustine Institute, Inc. 2 subscription plans from $9.99 per month. 2% of 1,149 recent reviews mention billing. Verified Sep 8, 2026.
- App Store rating4.9★ from 13,912 ratings
- Cheapest subscription$9.99 per month
- Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months26 of 1,149 reviews
On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.
What the data says
- Free trial converts to a paid plan7 days free trial, then $9.99 per month
All signals behind this verdict
| Reviews in the last 12 months | 1,149 |
|---|---|
| Reviews mentioning billing | 26 (2.3%) |
| One- or two-star share, last 90 days | 0% of 255 |
| App Store rating | 4.9 (13,912 ratings) |
| Developer's apps | 3, 1 removed from the store |
| Age | 3,379 days |
| Days since last update | 16 |
| Subscription plans | 2 |
| Subscription price changes, last 12 months | 16 |
| Overall review sentiment | positive |
Thresholds and definitions: how we rate apps.
What Formed costs
Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $9.99 per month.
- FORMED Subscription7 days free trial, then renews every month$9.99
- FORMED Subscription7 days free trial, then renews every year$99.99
How to cancel Formed
- Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Select Formed (listed under a plan name such as FORMED Subscription).
- Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.
If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.
Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.
What reviewers say
Rating breakdown
Recent updates
- 10.401.1Aug 22, 2026
- 10.301.1Jul 2, 2026
- 10.300.1Jun 4, 2026
- 10.000.1Jan 16, 2026
- 9.304.2Dec 3, 2025
Praised
- Excellent Catholic content
- Helps with spiritual formation and growth
- High-quality videos and movies
- Comprehensive and diverse resources
- Knowledgeable and inspiring presenters
- Great content for children and families
- Convenient for on-the-go learning
Complained about
- Difficult to navigate and find specific content
- Drains battery when used for audio
- Requires email login, which can be inconvenient
- Limited content available in languages other than English
Reported bugs
Occasional app crashes or freezes; Playback issues when switching between audio and video.
Recent one-star reviews
DeadAutomated email login system currently disabled preventing users from using the app.
Deleted due to trackingThe Formed organization is rich with a multitude of resources to educate and enrich the faith life of any Catholic. However, the app discloses that it tracks numerous metrics that are not necessary for the app to function. For individuals who seek to limit such tracking, this results in their unwill…
Parish Subscription Not WorkingParish subscription not functioning. We (parish members) were told we could gain access and find our parish by using our zip code or parish name. Neither work. It has been tried on Google’s browser, Internet explorer, and iOS’s Safari. Every attempt results in the following error message: Error!…
Recent five-star reviews
Fortaleciendo la FeEs una excelente herramienta para poder seguir creciendo en la fe.
Excelente para la formación religiosaMe gusta mucho esta aplicación
Worth your time!A great app for the Formed programming. I used to use the website but use this instead. Great Catholic content and works well!
About the developer
Augustine Institute, Inc. has published on the App Store since Jun 8, 2017: 3 app(s), 1 of them no longer in the store.
- Amen: Catholic Bible & Prayers4.9★
- National Eucharistic Revival4.2★
Alternatives to Formed
Also similar: Institute of Catholic Culture (4.9★), Catholic Saints Calendar Plus (4.8★), Catholic Answers (4.9★), DECISION POINT - Catholic App (4.2★), Catholic Saints Audio Library (3.2★), TheosU (4.8★)
Questions people ask
How much does Formed cost?
Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $9.99 per month.
How do I cancel Formed?
On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select Formed and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.
Does Formed have a free trial?
Yes: FORMED Subscription offers a 7 days free trial, then $9.99 per month.
Is Formed free to use?
The Formed app is free to download and offers some content. However, to access all features and content, a monthly or yearly subscription is required, which includes a 7-day free trial.
What are the subscription options for Formed?
Formed offers monthly and yearly auto-renewing subscriptions. The monthly plan is $9.99 and the yearly plan is $99.99, both with a 7-day free trial. Pricing may vary by region.
How do I manage my Formed subscription?
Subscription payments are managed through your iTunes Account and can be adjusted in Account Settings. Auto-renewal must be deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current cycle to avoid charges for the next period.
Formed in one paragraph
Formed by Augustine Institute, Inc. is a Education app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $9.99 per month across 2 plan(s). App Store rating 4.9 from 13,912 ratings. 26 of 1,149 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (2%). The developer has 3 app(s) on the App Store, 1 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.
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