# Oval Brief — Executive Orders Explained

> Executive Orders Explained (iPhone/iPad app by Hans Luther.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oval-brief/id6757965878 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hans Luther](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869960430)
- Category: Reference, News
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oval-brief/id6757965878/reviews.md

## What is Oval Brief?

Oval Brief transforms dense executive orders into clear, accessible summaries for everyday citizens.

WHAT YOU GET
• Plain English summaries of every executive order
• Impact scores showing significance at a glance
• Topic and affected group filtering
• Relationship mapping between orders
• Direct links to official Federal Register documents

NEUTRAL & NONPARTISAN
We present facts, not opinions. Every summary links to the original government document so you can verify for yourself.

AI-POWERED, TRANSPARENT
Summaries are generated using artificial intelligence and may contain errors.
Always refer to official documents for authoritative information.

NOT A GOVERNMENT APP
Oval Brief is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the United States Government, the Federal Register, the National Archives, or any government agency. This is an independent application for informational and educational purposes only.

Data sourced from the Federal Register API (federalregister.gov), the official journal of the United States Government.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.14 — 2026-08-23

Behind-the-scenes platform upgrades for improved compatibility and reliability, plus clearer version and build information in the About screen.

### 1.1.11 — 2026-08-20

Improved stability and reliability, with updated dependencies and smoother startup performance.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-04-14

This release introduces a new adaptive home screen, now set as the default tab when you open the app. The full orders list remains available under the Browse tab.

The home screen's hero section switches between three modes based on recent activity: Breaking for newly issued high-impact orders, This Week for a summary of the current week's orders, and Perspective for longer-term context during quieter periods.

Also on the home screen:
• Activity Pulse sparkline showing executive order volume over the year, with per-week impact markers and a running total
• Topic Trend treemap showing the distribution of topic clusters over the last 30 days; tap any topic to browse orders in that area
• Condensed order cards for weeks with 3+ orders per day to reduce vertical space

Other changes:
• Bottom sheets now account for the home indicator on iPhone 16 Pro and newer
• Updated filter cluster icons for better visual distinction

### 1.0.0 — 2026-03-04

No release notes.

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