Use the form's published responder link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/…/viewform, not the edit link), turn off “Restrict to users in your organisation” and file-upload questions unless every user is signed in to Google, then convert the link. The app opens straight onto the form; responses still arrive in your Google Sheet.
Get the right link
In the form editor, press Send → link icon, copy the long URL (untick “Shorten URL”). The forms.gle short link redirects, which slows every launch. Never use the URL from your browser's address bar while editing — that's the editor.
Avoid questions that need Google sign-in
File-upload questions and “Limit to 1 response” require respondents to sign in to Google. Google sign-in is blocked inside app WebViews, so those forms dead-end. Alternatives: ask for a photo link instead of an upload, collect an email address question instead of limiting responses, or use a form tool that doesn't need sign-in.
Make it feel like an app
- Use a header image with your logo; pick a theme colour and match it to the app's status bar.
- Set “Show link to submit another response” on, so users can file the next entry without leaving.
- Pre-fill fields with a prefilled link (⋮ → Get pre-filled link) — e.g. a site name for a team's app.
Several forms in one app
A Google Form can't link to other forms nicely. Make a simple page (Google Sites works) with big buttons for each form and use that page as the start URL.
Is this Play Store material?
For a team or class, share the APK directly — no store needed. A form-only app on Google Play risks a minimum functionality rejection.
FAQ
Can I make an app from a Google Form?
Yes. Convert the form's responder link into an app; submissions still go to your linked Sheet.
Why does my form say I need to sign in?
File uploads or response limits require Google sign-in, which apps' WebViews block. Remove those settings.
Does it work offline?
No — Google Forms needs a connection to load and submit.