# GovSide — Swipe. Act. Learn. Share.

> Political information, engagement, and action app for informed citizens. (iPhone/iPad app by GOVSIDE INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/govside/id6450518545 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GOVSIDE INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693690393)
- Category: Education, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.74/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-22
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/govside/id6450518545/reviews.md

## What is GovSide?

GovSide is the ultimate political app that puts the power of information in your pocket. With GovSide, you can stay up-to-date on the latest political news, learn about candidates and officials, and take action to make your voice heard.


GovSide aggregates data from non-profit and non-partisan sources to give you accurate and unbiased information. You can swipe through cards to learn about different topics, build a profile to define your political identity, and find political matches that truly represent you. GovSide also lets you stay up-to-date on the news through a personalized news feed, take action by emailing or calling your representatives, and learn about all of your local elections and how to participate.
GovSide is the perfect app for anyone who wants to stay informed and engaged in politics. Whether you’re a casual observer or a political junkie, GovSide has something for you.
Here are some of the key features of GovSide:


- Stay up-to-date on the latest political news
- Learn about candidates and officials
- Find political matches and connect with like-minded people
- Stay up-to-date on the news through a personalized news feed
- Take action by emailing or calling your representatives
- Learn about all of your local elections and how to participate
- Communicate and be social with other users in forums based on bills, candidates, and more

GovSide is powered by AI and large data sets from non-profit and non-partisan sources, so you can trust that the information you’re getting is accurate and unbiased.
Download GovSide today and start staying informed and engaged in politics!

## Key features

- Political news aggregation
- Candidate and official information
- Personalized news feed
- Contacting representatives
- Local election information
- Political matching
- User forums

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/govside/id6450518545/reviews.md

### 1/5 — will not let me create an account

*2024-04-26, version 1.1.5*

I’ve tried to create an account so many times and it keeps saying “user pool does not exist.” It’s a shame because I was really excited to use the app, and I think it’s a cool concept.

### 2/5 — Great concept(!) but not helpful

*2023-12-14, version 1.1.5*

We love the concept of swiping right/left to connect politics and policy to the zeitgeist of how we interact with information online, but swiping right/left on candidates doesn’t elucidate anything more in our political discourse. Swiping L/R on Jim Jordan / AOC doesn’t make me more informed (that’s likely a mental sorting I’ve already done), and esoteric policy questions–even for the highly politically engaged–is difficult to assess unless those policies/bills are explained in plain speak (and that an option to ‘abstain’ is provided). Keep going though with user research and fixing the general bugs - the world needs things like this.

### 4/5 — Promising

*2023-12-10, version 1.1.5*

Overall a little glitchy but promising. I mainly engage with the “discourse” section because I’m interested in the more nitty gritty discussions. There’s not a ton of engagement yet but it is promising.

If the code for this were open source, I would contribute.

Can we get a built-in feedback button? There are a few bugs I’d like to report, e.g. in discourse, if the main comment of the thread is long and there are no other comments on the thread, the “show more” button doesn’t work so it’s impossible to read the full comment.

There are also a few features I’d like to request:
1. Easy access to a copy of the community guidelines we were shown at the start of the app, so I can reference them before posting or if I think a comment might violate those guidelines.
2. More info about the “sponsored legislation”: even if this opens a google window, that would be super helpful.
3. Some way to request more info on a comment? The point of this app seems to be to encourage thought-out discussion (as opposed to “I hate this person because their clothes are green”) and I’ve seen some comments where I wish the user would post a source—there’s so much misinformation nowadays that it’s hard to take someone at their word without a source. (Also yes I know I can just comment and ask for a source, I mean it would be nice if this feature was built into our community since it seems like it might get some use.)
4. A feature to explain why I am “flagging” another comment. I have flagged 2 comments because they were “I hate this person because their clothes are green” types of comments, which I think violates community guidelines (but I don’t know because I can’t review them, re:1). I don’t think the posts should be removed, I just would like the user to explain their thinking instead of making declarations.

### 5/5 — Sky’s the limit!!

*2023-10-26, version 1.1.3*

The concept of this space is incredible. I love being able to be honest and see what others are also saying in my area. The foundation for this app is solid and with feature development this will really catch on.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2023-10-25, version 1.1.3*

When tapping on profile or take action, app crashes. The profile may or may not be a big deal, but if this app is to allow another avenue to let the population have their opinion or concerns be heard, these crashes shoo uld be fixed.

### 3/5 — Not Bad, But

*2023-10-23, version 1.1.3*

I wish there was an edit option or something where you can undo swiping in the wrong direction. Otherwise, I like the app and have been sharing it.

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2023-10-19, version 1.0*

Sign up form is very slow and ends up showing an error that you can’t get past. Don’t waste your time.

### 3/5 — Why no bill info?

*2023-10-19, version 1.0*

I’m expected to swipe on bills or reps that have bills in their profiles yet would have to google them all separately??? 

That’s not the easy o was expecting it would basically mean a bill a day. Also even the names of the bills can be misleading so I think there should be a pop up or page where it can simply explain it. I am not a lawyer or a lawmaker but a simple citizen interested in helping democracy. 

Please add this, so far I’m only able to swipe left on a couple things since I isn’t don’t know what many stand for or what the political beliefs are of the reps. 

Also the birth chart wheel is very sticky o almost put the wrong date this could spell disaster for your app please fix that immediately or people will start accounts and get locked out and be unable or unwilling to set it up a second time and your app will die like our democracy has.

I’ve rated you 3 stars for ease of use but Lilly won’t use you much or for long if I can’t easily find out what they people stand for/ vote on/ what bills actually mean 

Thank you

### 5/5 — 👍

*2023-10-05, version 1.0*

very cool concept, but I would like for information to be displayed about the sponsored legislation. also very minor but there is a bug with the date of birth slide.

## Frequently asked questions about GovSide

### What is GovSide's learning methodology?

GovSide uses an interactive card-based system to present political information. Users swipe through cards to learn about various topics, candidates, and officials, making the learning process engaging and digestible.

### How does GovSide track user progress?

While GovSide doesn't offer formal certifications, it allows users to build a profile that defines their political identity. This profile can help users understand their own political leanings and find matches with like-minded individuals.

### Does GovSide offer any certifications?

GovSide does not offer formal certifications. Its focus is on providing information and facilitating engagement with political processes rather than academic accreditation.

### What is the update frequency for GovSide?

GovSide was last updated on December 8, 2023, indicating active development. The app is available on iPhone and iPod, with the latest version being 1.1.5.

### What devices does GovSide support?

GovSide is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for mobile use on these Apple platforms.

### What is the age rating for GovSide?

GovSide has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it is suitable for users aged 12 and older. This rating is based on its content and themes.

### Does GovSide have ads?

Yes, GovSide contains advertisements. As a free application, it utilizes ads to support its development and operation.

### What do users like and dislike about GovSide?

GovSide has an average rating of 3.7 stars from 23 ratings. While specific user sentiment details are not provided, this rating suggests a mixed reception, with some users finding value in its features and others potentially encountering areas for improvement.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.5 — 2023-12-08

Updates and slight bug fixes.

### 1.1.4 — 2023-12-06

Candidate Cards and Push Notifications

### 1.1.3 — 2023-10-22

Updates and small bug fixes

### 1.1.1 — 2023-10-21

Updates to UI and small bug fixes

### 1.1.0 — 2023-10-19

Bug fixes, image optimizations

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