# Amplify by Civic Tools

> Team tool for grassroots activism, tracking calls to action and group progress. (iPhone/iPad app by Ted Suzman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplify-by-civic-tools/id1202418572 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ted Suzman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202418571)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplify-by-civic-tools/id1202418572/reviews.md

## What is Amplify by Civic Tools?

Amplify is a team tool for peaceful grassroots activism.

It contains only your group's latest calls to action -- no news or noise. When you complete an action, mark it "complete" so you can track our progress as a group. See the actions other members have taken, and cheer them on. Build the habit of acting every week.

Resist Trump's Agenda! Built for and by Indivisible SF.

## Key features

- List of latest calls to action
- Mark actions as complete
- Track group progress
- See member actions
- Encourage weekly participation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplify-by-civic-tools/id1202418572/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Mixed feelings

*2020-06-06*

Overall I really like this app, especially because seeing and hearing about others’ participation helps me feel like part of a bigger group, and that we are actually making a difference. 

The only thing I would change, and it is a big one, is to allow more than one Action per week. Personally, I only request 10 postcards at a time, so I know I can get them out quickly, but once they’re mailed I then request another 10, and they’re not always for the same campaign. I have mailed out 40 postcards so far, but I was only allowed to post once, so it looks like I’ve only mailed 10.

I would rather be able to show EACH individual action taken. I think that we would see much more participation and encouragement that way.

### 4/5 — Encouragement

*2018-08-06*

This app lends great reinforcement for Postcards to Voters. Kudos to the folks in the San Francisco branch of Indivisible for creating it. The reason I gave four stars rather than five is because I think it should be easier or more self-explanatory how to start a topic or comment thread. The system seems based on responding rather than initiating.

After using Amplify for a while longer, I’ve realised that the primary shortcoming of the app is that it rewards or recognises a user the first time they take part in an action, but never again. So if a participant in Postcards to Voters writes dozens of cards on behalf of one candidate over a two  or three week period, he or she only gets acknowledgement - a little flame emoji to show how long she’s been active - for the first week. That’s a little disheartening.

### 3/5 — Ok app but room for improvement

*2018-07-20*

This app is for people who are a part of "postcards to voters", a grassroots effort to turn out voters in support of progressive candidates for all kinds of offices.

The app is a good place to go to find out about new postcard writing campaigns or to get positive feedback for joining a new campaign. 

It's frustrating that it won't let you just make a post, you can only respond to a "new action" post. It also doesn't allow you to go back and edit one of your posts if you want to add to it or make a correction.

Some changes like that would make it much more interactive and something that I might go in and check on a regular basis, but now I only go to it if there's a notification pending. 

I think the app could be used to encourage more of a community among postcard writers, but I understand if that's not the main goal of P2V.

### 5/5 — You can help!

*2018-07-18*

It’s a frustrating time in America- and with Amplify, you can put your frustration to work toward positive change. This app is well-made and easy to use. Connecting with Postcards to Voters makes me feel empowered and useful.

### 5/5 — Best Social Justice App

*2018-07-17*

I rarely leave reviews but had to take the time to write my appreciation for this app. Voting is not enough to keep representatives accountable. This app makes contacting them about the issues I care about simple. I love that I can now see which actions I’ve already taken.  Thank you, Amplify, keep up the good work!

### 4/5 — Amplify for Postcards to Voters

*2018-07-12*

I’ve only used Amplify for Postcards to Voters, so my review will only encompass this. This is an intuitive app, and it didn’t take long before I was using it. I like that I can keep track of my actions, that there are always many to choose from, and that I can like the actions of others as well as welcome them to the group. I’m so glad we can add pictures now! Thank you for that. There is only thing I really feel is missing that would make  the experience much better. There are some actions that go on for weeks, but you only get credit for taking an action on it once. For example, if I finish writing postcards for one campaign, I go in and complete that event. Then I go to get more addresses to start writing another batch of postcards again and the only option is for the same campaign. So I write those cards for that same campaign. When I go to Amplify I can’t get “credit” for writing more for this campaign. There have been several campaigns that I wrote for many times over, but on Amplify I couldn’t click anything for it so it looked like I was doing nothing. I’ve been writing almost continually this year but you can’t tell that from my “week streak” because of this. If there could be some way to make it so I can click more than one time that I’ve written postcards for a campaign, this app would be fabulous. Thank you!

### 4/5 — Easy and Encouraging

*2018-07-11*

I like this App because it makes my activism efforts easy and I get to give and review encouragement to and from others. It doesn’t bombard me with notifications and is simple and way to use. For anyone looking for an easy way to keep up with small activism tasks, this App is helpful.

### 5/5 — Helps me feel connected

*2018-07-06*

This app has become a safe space for me. None of my FB friends or Twitter followers have been openly disrespectful of what we’re doing, but on particularly depressing news days, I occasionally feel like I somehow should or could do more. Intellectually, I know that’s nonsense, but sometimes I need to hear it from others who have chosen a similar route for their activism. Knowing that fellow postcard writers are sincere in their expressions of understanding and support means so much to me.

### 5/5 — Amplify

*2018-06-20*

Postcards to Voters- I love that this is one more way to connect with the Postcards to Voters organization and take concrete steps to make a difference. This app also makes it easy for those of us involved to establish contact with each other for the purpose of supporting each other‘s efforts.

### 5/5 — A wonderful way to support each other.

*2018-05-20*

What I appreciate most about this app is that it facilitates activists encouraging each other. I feel this is especially helpful for people who may not have a supportive group of friends and family. This allows people in red areas to feel connected to their peers in blue areas. It is emotionally fulfilling to receive feedback thanking me for the volunteering that I am doing.

## Frequently asked questions about Amplify by Civic Tools

### What is Amplify by Civic Tools?

Amplify by Civic Tools is a team tool designed for peaceful grassroots activism. It focuses on providing a clear list of calls to action for your group and allows members to track their progress collectively.

### How does Amplify by Civic Tools track progress?

Users can mark individual actions as 'complete' within the app. This allows the group to see the collective progress made on various calls to action and encourages members to see each other's contributions.

### Is Amplify by Civic Tools free to use?

Yes, Amplify by Civic Tools is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features for group activism coordination.

### What age rating does Amplify by Civic Tools have?

Amplify by Civic Tools has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, though its primary function is for adult activism.

### When was Amplify by Civic Tools last updated?

The app was last updated on November 15, 2017, with version 1.8. It was originally released on February 6, 2017.

### What platforms is Amplify by Civic Tools available on?

Based on the provided data, Amplify by Civic Tools is a mobile application. Specific platform availability (iOS, Android) is not detailed but it is designed for mobile use.

### Does Amplify by Civic Tools have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements within Amplify by Civic Tools. It is listed as free with no mention of ad support.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.8 — 2017-11-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Upload a profile photo
- Call screen improvements
- Activity feed improvements

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