The Quick Verdict
No spin. Here is who each one is actually for.
- check_circleYou want to build and manage forms from your phone with a real native app
- check_circleYou want a QR code and WhatsApp or SMS sharing built into every form
- check_circleYou want an instant push notification on your phone every time someone responds
- check_circleYou do not need Google Sheets sync and just want a fast, free form with a mobile app
- checkYou want conditional logic for free (on SurveyHeart it is a paid feature)
- checkYou want a completely ad-free form page (SurveyHeart shows display ads on all plans)
- checkYou want responses to sync directly to Google Sheets at no cost
- checkYou want a clean, modern block editor for building your forms
- checkYou want advanced question types like signatures and ranking for free
How the Day-to-Day Differs
What SurveyHeart does, and the honest Tally context.
SurveyHeart has a native Android and iOS app, so you can build a form, edit it, share it and read responses entirely from your phone.
Tally: Tally is web-only with no dedicated mobile app. You can open it in a mobile browser, but there is no native app to install.
SurveyHeart gives you a QR code and one-tap WhatsApp and SMS sharing built into every form, with no extra tools needed.
Tally: Tally gives you a shareable link. You would need a separate tool to turn it into a QR code, and there is no built-in WhatsApp share button.
SurveyHeart sends an instant push notification to your phone on every new response, to you and any collaborators.
Tally: Tally can send you an email when someone submits, but there is no native push notification because there is no mobile app.
SurveyHeart exports your responses to Excel, CSV and PDF in a couple of taps, straight from the mobile app or the web.
Tally: Tally syncs responses to Google Sheets for free, which SurveyHeart does not support. Tally also exports to CSV.
SurveyHeart offers 22 question types including star rating, linear scale, smiley rating and multiple choice grid, all free.
Tally: Five advanced types on SurveyHeart (slider, picture choice, agreement, ranking, signature) are on paid plans. Tally includes signatures and ranking on its free plan.
SurveyHeart vs Tally, Feature by Feature
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Feature information last verified: 23 June 2026.
Where Tally Is Still the Better Choice
An honest comparison has to cut both ways. Here is where Tally wins.
A very generous free plan
Tally gives you unlimited forms, unlimited responses, conditional logic, custom thank-you pages and Google Sheets sync, all on the free plan. SurveyHeart moves several of those features to paid plans.
Clean, modern block editor
Tally's editor is block-based and feels a lot like Notion. It is fast and pleasant to use on a desktop browser. SurveyHeart's builder is more traditional and form-focused.
Completely ad-free form pages
Tally never shows display ads on your form. SurveyHeart shows Google AdSense ads on form pages on all plans.
Free Google Sheets and integrations
Tally syncs responses to Google Sheets, Notion, Airtable, Slack and Zapier at no cost. SurveyHeart does not support a Google Sheets sync at all.
Who Chooses SurveyHeart
See how each kind of team puts it to work.
See SurveyHeart in Action
Real forms, surveys and polls, built and shared from the app.
Making the Switch Is Quick
Start from a blank form or pick a ready-made template, add your questions and share the link, the QR code or a WhatsApp message. There is no importer yet, so you rebuild your form once, and templates make that fast.
If you work at a desktop and want free conditional logic, Google Sheets sync and a clean modern editor, Tally is a very strong choice. If you need to build, share and manage forms from your phone with a real native app, QR codes and WhatsApp sharing, SurveyHeart is the better fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tally have a mobile app?
No. Tally is web-only and has no native Android or iOS app. You can open it in a mobile browser, but you cannot install a Tally app. SurveyHeart has a full native app on both Android and iOS.
Is SurveyHeart really free?
Yes. You can build forms and collect unlimited responses for free. Paid plans add features like conditional logic, advanced question types, response editing and removing branding. The core form builder is free.
Does SurveyHeart show ads?
Yes. SurveyHeart shows Google display ads on the form page on all plans. Paid plans remove the app-install prompt, but display ads remain. Tally does not show display ads on any plan.
Does SurveyHeart sync to Google Sheets?
No. SurveyHeart does not sync to Google Sheets. You can export responses to Excel, CSV and PDF instead. If Google Sheets sync is important, Tally offers it for free.
Can I use conditional logic for free on SurveyHeart?
No. Conditional logic is a paid feature on SurveyHeart. Tally includes conditional logic on its free plan, which is a real advantage Tally has.
Do respondents need an account to fill my SurveyHeart form?
No. Anyone can open and submit a SurveyHeart form with just the link, no sign-in needed. The same is true for Tally forms.
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