# Congress Pro — user reviews > 73 indexed App Store user reviews of Congress Pro by Cohen Research Group, rated 4.10/5 from 23 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congress-pro/id293300744/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congress-pro/id293300744.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 16 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 4 ## Newest reviews (16 of 73) ### 3/5 — Good App, but *2022-06-19* It’s a good app but does not work on Apple Watch 7. Please fix! It worked well with my prior SE Watch. Fix this and I’ll give it 5 stars. **Developer response:** Please update the iOS app, which should fix the Watch app, too. We definitely had an issue with the WatchOS that was super frustrating and believe we’ve fixed it. If not, please email us directly and we’ll work with you to get it right. ### 4/5 — Great App *2021-11-02* This app is so convenient, organized well and is kept up to date. When I send an update it is responded to quickly. **Developer response:** Thanks so much — looking forward to working with you! ### 5/5 — My go to app for staff and member info *2021-09-01* I’ve been using this app for 5 years now. It is constantly updated and this worth every penny. The beauty is it’s quick, easy and accurate. I literally use it every day. **Developer response:** Thank you! As for staff, that’s a fair suggestion and we’ve had to balance how many folks we cover to keep the pricing reasonable. ### 5/5 — Couldn’t find what I was looking for *2021-03-05* I wrote an email to the Cohen Research Group and was extremely please to receive a reply within minutes with the answer to my question. I’ve used their apps for a very long time and have not been disappointed. **Developer response:** Thanks so much! We answer EVERY email! - MC ### 5/5 — Great app, well designed layout, efficient, sufficient, and accessible with voiceover *2021-02-02* This app is indispensable for me. I use it for member info, and committee lists. Of course The basics like a brief biography and bill sponsor and cosponsor information is also available. It has enough detail to be useful, and it is very efficiently designed which is very useful when you need information fast. What makes the app stand out is the technical and information support. Michael Cohen has always responded immediately to any requests or corrections that I have offered. I don’t know of many other apps that I use that have support that is so quick and responsive. And for those who care about accessibility, it works very well with voiceover. **Developer response:** Thanks so much — you rock. I remember when a someone asked us about voiceover about 10 years ago. We just want to make sure that everyone has access to this information and it’s great to see you find it so helpful. I answer every single email because I respect everyone who buys this app and we learn so much from our users. - MC ### 5/5 — 117th update problems *2021-01-08* Fantastic app, thank you to the tram who built it. Sadly, when I click “update” in the App Store or on my subscription page or inside the app, it won’t update to the 117th Congress. In the app, updating does nothing, other than to tell me my subscription will renew a month from now. In the App Store, clicking “update” appears to download something quickly, then starts over, the second tome downloading a larger file. The update repeatedly stops at about 60%. App Store app stops the download and the button reverts to “update”. What do we need to do to update to the new Congress? **Developer response:** Thank you for the awesome review. Let me try to help. I’m Mike and I own the company. I have answered every review and email since we launched 12 years ago with the first iPhone. You appear to have downloaded the wrong app. This is for groups and subscriptions are on a different app. Try deleting what you have now and reinstalling CongressPro. From there, when prompted, tap on Restore (or do that in More) and your subscription should unlock the current Congress until your subscription expires. If you have any questions email us at updates@congressinyourpocket.com. I’ll make sure you’re set. Thanks again! ### 5/5 — An excellent public service! *2019-11-11, version 13.0.1* Packed with data, easy to use and regularly updated. Members, committees, biographies, staff, contact telephone numbers, links to congress.gov for all legislative activity and much more - even floor plans of the Congressional office buildings. If you want to navigate Congress, this will be your go-to application. ### 5/5 — Best Resource for Government Affairs Professionals in DC. Period. *2019-08-28, version 13.0.1* This app is the best app for working with Congress there is. I've been using it for years and it has only gotten better. Keep up the great work. ### 3/5 — Beware...the cost is more than double *2019-02-26, version 13.0.1* This is a strong app, but read the fine print. The $9.99 purchase price does not get you the current Congress. You have to also buy a $.99/month subscription which makes the first year cost of this app $21.87. ### 4/5 — Great Reference and Customer Support *2019-01-09, version 12.5.0* This is without a doubt the ‘best in class’ reference app for the US Congress. The subscription model is needed to maintain the staff required to keep up with such a large bureaucracy, and the updates come frequently. I had a question and got a very quick and personal response which explained my issue fully. I withheld a coveted 5th star only because I believe this app has the potential to become a powerful communication tool allowing users to create messages for entire groups of congressional representatives and their staff members. I would like to see enhancements that would make maintenance of ‘personal’ mail lists for politicians obsolete. Cheers to the 116th Congress. ### 5/5 — Terrific App! *2019-01-08* An absolutely essential app with great customer support! I’m not a professional lobbyist, but I spend a lot of time on the Hill as a volunteer advocate for my union on safety issues. Congress Pro has a wealth of information available with just a few clicks. During a busy week, we may visit 14 offices each day and I certainly can’t remember every detail. I’ve developed a routine just before each visit using this app: Check the district map, review the Member’s Bio, review the Member’s Committee assignments, click on their Twitter feed to see what’s important to them right now. With this two-minute routine, I can tailor our message to the Member’s interests. As for customer support – just today I was updating to the newest version and had a question on the subscription process (new from my older version). I sent an email using the support link and within a few minutes Dr. Cohen (app developer) emailed me and then personally called me to ensure that I was “good to go”. Now that’s customer support! I really like the new “Committees” feature – many times our issues fall under the jurisdiction of several different Committees. With one click we can see which Members and staff are the “key players” for meeting requests. Whether you’re a pro or a citizen advocate, this app will definitely help you navigate the Hill! **Developer response:** Thanks so much for your review! ### 5/5 — Very Useful Tool *2019-01-06, version 12.5.0* As a Government Legislative Liaison this App has been very helpful in providing the right information at the right time. The team accepts feedback and provides timely communication to any inquiries for help. The few times I had more up to date info than the app, I shared it and saw an update within 24 hours. ### 5/5 — Fabulous Congressional Resource!! *2019-01-04, version 12.3.1* I have been using CongressPro since it hit the market, and I love it. Timely, comprehensive and invaluable for this non-profit volunteer Rare Disease Advocate. The info is accurate, changes I report are updated quickly, their staff is very responsive to inquiries and the cost is affordable. 5-Star recommendation without reservation. I do wish they would add “Health Care Legislative Assistants” to the Member’s staff listings!!! Looking forward to Version 12.5 with the new 116th Congress! ### 4/5 — Hello, I hope I can buy into my wI app & *2018-05-08, version 12.3.1* It will show all my wI voting locations, all my official electoral people's running, even in my city, county to state. Where they stand on topics & maybe the agenda that he or she maybe striving towards. Another form here is like an honesty bill & direction. 4*. ### 3/5 — Need compatibility with more than one email app *2018-01-17, version 12.3.1* Please make the app compatible with other email apps. I use outlook and the staff email addresses will not work. ### 3/5 — Good App but ... *2017-07-27, version 12.3.1* I use this app often but since the 2016 election I have had to google search committee assignments because they haven't updated several Member's Committees. It's July ... let's get it done folks! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No members are shown *2025-02-05* List of members is not showing **Developer response:** This was a result of the latest update. With the new update, it has been fixed and the 119th Congress will no populate on installation. Reminder, if you want the updates to continue, you will have to pay for a subscription. ### 1/5 — Misleading charges *2025-02-05* Buyer beware! I purchased this app for $9.99. When opening the app, I chose "use old version". The app wouldn't work. After communicating with the developer, it became clear that you MUST ALSO purchase a subscription for the app to work. This was not communicated. "Subscribe for Updates" is misleading. More accurate would be "Monthly subscription fees also required for app to function". **Developer response:** We agree this isn’t fair. It appears to have been a bug of sorts (apparently Bluesky was a culprit) and then just a mistake by our team. That’s on me. The latest update shows the 119th Congress up to the point you’ve purchased it, but if you want pay updates that will still be the subscription. We have clarified the description on the latest update. - MC ### 1/5 — Don't buy this app *2021-06-26* I just bought this app for $9.99 just to find out that to keep it up to date it will cost you $.99 a month F$&@ me!!! I just download a free one instead. Lesson learn **Developer response:** It’s in the first line of the app description. Sorry you missed it. The monthly fee is mainly so we can continue to hire folks to make calls to keep the staff up to date so you can email them directly, something no other app offers. ### 1/5 — Not updated why is this being offered?? *2019-01-04, version 12.3.1* Useless unless it is updated. Doesn’t have current membership let alone committee composition. ### 1/5 — Don't buy. Waste of money. *2017-06-29, version 12.3.1* This app is a huge waste of money and time. It does nothing. Needed this app to help lobby, but it doesn't help with a dang thing. ### 1/5 — No info for current Congress *2017-02-24, version 12.0* Frustrating. There's a banner at the top that says tap here to get info for the 115th Congress. But tapping does nothing. So, this is useless. ### 1/5 — Rip off *2016-02-16, version 10.5* For 11.99 I expect it to be current. It's not. For example, shows Kay Hagan D-NC. She lost to Tillis. Don't bother with this app ### 1/5 — Not responsive and nothing changes in updates *2014-11-13, version 9.8.1* I am from New Hampshire and for the sense the last major update, one f my senators (Sen. Kelly Ayotte) is not there anymore. For weeks now, I have tried to get in contact with the creators of this app, I have written other reviews, comments an so on, and I have gotten nowhere. I'm very upset that I spent some money on this app and to not have full information. I'm not sure who else is missing, but I'm sure there's more. This app does have good information, I just wish it had all of the information if you're going to pay the amount of money for this app. ### 1/5 — COMPLETE AND CYNICAL RIP OFF *2010-04-27, version 0* For $30 this app should be a virtual phone book that is updated constantly. It is the most expensive app I've ever purchased. It is completely wrong on such basic information as Chief of Staff for many members, and there is absolutely no information committee staff and very little information about office staff. I really regret buying this app and recommend that no one else buy this at all. This app is an absolute disgrace. ### 2/5 — Information is out of date *2017-01-10, version 11.60* Based upon the write up by the creators of this app, and my wish to contact my representatives in the 115th Congress, I just now paid $11.99 for the Pro version of this app. The information stated that the updates come out every few days in order to keep everything very current. So I just paid full price for last year's listing. I have new representatives and they are not listed. What a waste. I see the most recent information was updated mid 2016. No help at all. I didn't read the fine print. Don't buy this app. Use your browser and find the information on the internet for free. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Invaluable Resource I Use Every Day *2025-12-04, version 19.0.10* As someone who works in public policy, mostly with Congress, it is essential to have access to well organized, up to date information about Members, their staffs, Committee assignments and other important data. Congress Pro has been an invaluable part of my toolkit for years. They are incredible pro-active when it comes to updating info. I use this incredible tool all day every day. I cannot recommend it highly enough! ### 5/5 — Best tool for reaching out to legislators *2025-04-23* This is an indispensable tool for obtaining good and up to date contact information for our congressional representatives. ### 5/5 — As promised. *2025-03-11, version 19.0.7* Reliable developer. Valuable tool. ### 5/5 — Location *2025-02-17* What happened to the location section? **Developer response:** Thank you for the five-star review! There was a change in the latest operating system in how location services were approved by users, and it was crashing the app. We’re trying to figure out a way to bring it back (without the crash). ### 5/5 — Very Good A *2025-02-06* As a user of this app from nearly day one I used it successfully on the Hill. If I found a change of personnel they were responsive to make the change. Over time it became an excellent tool for individuals as most congressional and Whitehouse information for an individual, small firm or small nonprofit is very expensive. Today it is a very worthy tool. If the enterprise app was available for $10 a month would be well worth it. Even the 10 person program is bargain. **Developer response:** Thank you so much! ### 5/5 — Helpful *2025-01-28* Very responsive to all changes and very helpful in general. Thank you for the personalized response and for taking the time. **Developer response:** Thanks so much! ### 5/5 — Excellent Congressional Directory *2025-01-16* The Best **Developer response:** Thank you! ### 5/5 — An Outstanding, Must-Have Resource *2024-10-07* I have over 15 years of government relations experience, and I’ve seen many different solutions for engaging with Congress. Most of them lackluster and painfully expensive. This resource is phenomenal for anyone needing to interface with congressional staff seamlessly. Also tremendously helpful for tracking legislation and election cycles. A must have - 5 stars all day! ### 5/5 — Owner Native Strategy Group, LLC *2024-03-11* Congress Pro is one of the most effective tools for Congress, as all of the pertinent information about a member of Congress AND their staff is right at your fingertips. It’s updated regularly. And, if you need technical support, a real person (the owner) calls you back. This is one of the best values among Apple apps. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review and supporting our app! ### 5/5 — Best ever customer service and app *2024-02-21* Just got off the phone with Mike because I was having some issues with updates- he called me back within a 24 hour Period. He walked me through my issue and corrected it all with a manner of minutes. This app is a wealth of information needed for those that work in Washington DC or those that may be interested in contacting their Member of Congress. There are tons of extras under the more section, making it even more worthwhile to have this app. **Developer response:** Thanks so much for your support! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*