# Congress+ — The Original Capitol Hill App

> Comprehensive directory and contact information for all members of the U.S. Congress. (iPhone/iPad app by Cohen Research Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congress-plus/id291329881 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cohen Research Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/291143471)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $5.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.21/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congress-plus/id291329881/reviews.md

## What is Congress+?

Introducing Congress in Your Pocket, Plus Edition, for the 118th Congress, First Session (2023). This app ships with preloaded data for the 118th Congress, First Session (January, 2023).  If you'd like additional updates throughout the year, you can get them through an in-app purchase.

OVERVIEW

No matter who you support, you can have every member of Congress in YOUR pocket or on your iPad. Use the app that tens of thousands of people who work on the Hill and with Congress everyday, as well as their constituents have on their iPhones and iPads.  

This application offers all of the vital information you need to be an active and informed citizen. Learn all about who represents you in Congress, contact them in Washington, follow their campaigns and challengers, read their Facebook and Twitter pages, and see their YouTube videos.  Share any link in the application via email, Facebook, or Twitter.

While this will be enough for most people, if you need over-the-air updates, separate sections for lists of committees and subcommittees, and well as the ability to share notes with your team, please consider our app CongressPro on the App Store.  Congress+ is updated every few months during the session, usually with new content.

Remember, they work on Capitol Hill but they work for you.

REVIEWS

Our congressional apps have been featured by Apple ten times as a New and Noteworthy application, a Staff Favorite, America the Beautiful and in special Campaign sections.

Here's what others have to say:

• Macworld, "Indispensable"
• POLITICO, "An iPhone Fav"
• Washingtonian, "Top iPhone Apps for Washington"
• PBS: Leading App for Following Congress
• Federal News Radio "Anything you need at your fingertips."
• Featured by Huffington Post AND RedState
• Oh, My, Gov! "#1 iPhone App for Government"
• Mashable, "Top 5 Best Apps for Political Junkies"
• BlogCritics, "Top 10 iPhone Application"
• AppCraver.com, “Editor’s Pick"
• What’sOnIPhone, “Something every citizen should have”

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Basic information
Member of Congress's first and last name; title or leadership position, state, senior/junior designation in the Senate and District number in the house, political party affiliation, district map, office maps, and biographical information.

Contact information
Washington, DC office address, map, official website link, member contact form, and telephone number. We also include the member's Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube links where available.

Capitol staff information
Names and email address links to top staff including: Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, Press Secretary or Communications Director, and the Scheduler.

Legislative activity
Full committee and subcommittee assignments with applicable chair and ranking member designations, sponsored and cosponsored legislation.  

Campaign information
Incumbent campaign website and percent of the vote won in the most recent election, name of the top opponent and website, campaign news, and race ratings from The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzalez, and Sabato's Crystal Ball.

Bonus features
Locate your members of Congress over-the-air, learn who to contact to register to vote in your state, news, link to the White House website, Campaign Finance, Legislation, Transparency, our Twitter page, and answers to frequently-asked questions. 

Problems with this update?
If you have a problem with the update, please delete the app and reinstall it.  You can also email us directly at update@congressinyourpocket.com. We respond to every single one. Bad reviews don't help you get your app working. We will.

How often is the information updated?
The data in this application is current to early January 2023, the first session of 118th Congress (2023).  Data may be updated by an in-app purchase.

## Key features

- Member contact information
- Legislative activity tracking
- Campaign details
- Staff directory
- Social media links
- Shareable content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $5.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update for the 117th Congress | $0.99 | one-time |
| Update for the 118th Congress | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congress-plus/id291329881/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Useful app

*2023-02-20, version 18.0.0*

Very useful app, thanks! I even recommend it to some staffers on the Hill, who where unaware it exists)

**Developer response:** Thanks so much!

### 1/5 — Hidden charge for current data

*2023-01-27, version 18.0.0*

Additional charge to update to current data the same day I bought it

**Developer response:** The “hidden” charge is right in the description. We reduce the price so that people who already purchased the app can pay only $.99 to get the update. We think that’s fair. We don’t think you should buy a new app every year. Feel free to get a refund from Apple if this doesn’t work for you. We feel it’s more than fair given the price point.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2022-08-03, version 17.0.1*

Gotta love how the developer makes a point to note the GOP members who voted to object to certify in 2020. Doesn’t do so for Dems (e.g. Sheila Jackson-Lee, Barbara Lee) who objected in 2016. 

Great app though. Very useful.

**Developer response:** Thanks for rating the app with four stars. We appreciate it. We only point that particular vote out because it’s relevant to the current election both in primaries and the general election and the majority of the Republican caucus voted for it, not a fringe few. We’ve been asked by both Republicans and Democrats to list this information.

### 1/5 — Author's Liberal Bias on Full Display

*2022-06-23, version 17.0.1*

Bios info for several Republican law makers indicated they failed to vote to certify the 2020 elections.  However; Cohen fails to note the same info for several Democrats who did the same in 2000, 2004 and 2016 elections (Waters, Johnson, etc.).  Facts do matter unless you have a political bias.

**Developer response:** Original reply: Please email us with your concerns.  We'd be happy to help!

—

Edited reply post one-star:

We’re not going to argue the politics here because, unlike your claims, we think you’d be surprised by the distribution of the political leanings for folks who work on this.  It’s not about that.

Here’s why we included that comment:

1.   It is historically relevant and unique.  

This vote took place in the wake of January 6.  In addition, some Republicans changed their minds about voting this way and other did not, and we have had users on both sides ask about it.  Moreover, The Bush votes did not add up to a majority of the caucus, unlike in this case.

2.  It is 2022 campaign relevant.

Both parties are referencing the vote this year, both in primaries, and I’m sure in general elections to come in November.  This is information people want to know to help them make voting decisions so we are providing it.

We’re sorry that your feelings of perceived bias has led you here.  Feel free to delete the app and get a refund.  Apple makes it very easy.  If you’re having trouble, feel free to email us at the email address listed here.

We truly do not want folks using the app who are not comfortable with the content.  Perhaps you can find an alternative that better fits your needs.

Be well, james10.

Sincerely,

MC

### 1/5 — This used to be so good?

*2021-02-24, version 17.0.1*

What happen?  Where are the committees?  I paid for this again to get the update and now the new version doesn’t have any way to see who is on what committee?   #fail

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. 

You seem to have downloaded the wrong version. CongressPro is the only app from us that has separate committees section. Don’t worry this happens occasionally.

With Congress+ you can see committees under each members political page. I just downloaded it and it is working. 

I suggest you ask for a refund from Apple for this version and just say it was a simple mistake. Apple is cool like that. Then download CongressPro. 

If you have any other questions at all please email me at help@congressinyourpocket.com. I answer every email personally and I own the company. - MC

### 1/5 — Not preloaded with 117th congress

*2021-02-04, version 17.0*

I paid 5.99 for this app on Feb 4, 2021. The app description says "preloaded with 117th congress. It is not. I need to do an in-app purchase for 1.99. The correct price for this app should be 7.98. I don't mind paying that price but don't like receiving an obsolete product for 5.99.

**Developer response:** Thanks for taking the time to review the app. In the very first sentence of the description we say that the app does not ship with the 117th Congress. The app requires an in-app purchase to unlock the current database. We do this so that current app owners don’t need to be charged every two years the full price of the app. We’re sorry you missed that part of the description. Feel free to request a refund from Apple. - MC

### 5/5 — Follow Congress In Your Pocket App

*2021-01-28, version 17.0*

Most helpful App on Capitol Hill.  I use it constantly; close to indispensable.  
I’ve had a couple of suggestions and questions, and the owner gets back instantly.  Cohen impresses me as one committed and professional individual.

### 5/5 — Solid support

*2021-01-27, version 17.0*

I enjoy this app, and, when I had a support need, I got prompt support with little wait. I really appreciate this company.

### 5/5 — PA redistricting issue is FIXED

*2021-01-11, version 13.0.4*

For anyone in PA, the database now reflects the new Congressional Districts correctly. It was done without an app update since it was a dbase issue on their server. 

The app runs smoothly, and is helpful for politics junkies like me who like to quickly and easily get the scoop on what our politicians are up to. 

Customer service is phenomenal. I was happily surprised to learn that the creator himself, Dr. Michael Cohen, emailed back and forth with me to fix the issue I had. Then he followed up when it was corrected.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the review!

FYI, updates to this app are coming soon. We just want to release it after we make calls for staff updates and committees are assigned. You might know that they’re a bit ... busy right now.  

- MC

### 5/5 — Great App

*2020-12-01, version 13.0.4*

I love this app.  I use all the time.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much!

## Frequently asked questions about Congress+

### What information does this app provide about members of Congress?

The app provides basic information such as names, titles, party affiliation, state, and district. It also includes biographical details, contact information for their Washington D.C. office, links to their official website, and social media profiles like Twitter and Facebook. You can also find details about their committee assignments and sponsored legislation.

### How is the app updated?

The app is updated every few months during the congressional session with new content. For over-the-air updates throughout the year, additional features like separate sections for committees and subcommittees, and team note sharing, an in-app purchase is available.

### Is this app free to use?

The core application is free to download and use, providing essential information about Congress. However, to receive continuous updates throughout the year and access advanced features, an in-app purchase is required.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The application is available for iPhones and iPads, making it accessible for users on Apple mobile devices. It is designed to be used on the go or at your desk.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for constituents who want to stay informed about who represents them and how to contact them. It's also useful for individuals who work on Capitol Hill or engage with Congress regularly, providing vital information at their fingertips.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 18.0.1 — 2023-06-09

Bug fixes.

### 18.0.0 — 2023-01-18

First release of the 118th Congress through mid-January

### 17.0.1 — 2021-02-06

17.0.1
Headshot thumbnails and full-screen photos of members are now super fast.

17.0
New members of Congress available through in-app purchase and added the election win margin percentage for members elected in 2020 and 2021.

### 17.0 — 2021-01-25

New members of Congress available through in-app purchase and win margin percentage for members who were elected or reelected in 2020 or 2021.

### 13.0.4 — 2020-10-30

Bug fixes.

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