# Plainly App — Politics, explained plainly

> Politics, explained plainly (iPhone/iPad app by DeSean McElroy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainly-app/id6781483955 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DeSean McElroy](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781483957)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-28
- Data updated: 2026-07-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainly-app/id6781483955/reviews.md

## What is Plainly App?

Plainly turns confusing ballot language into plain English — so you always know what you're voting for.

Enter your address and see every race and measure on your real ballot, with plain-language explanations for each one. No jargon. No spin. Just the facts.

WHAT PLAINLY DOES
- Shows your real ballot by address or ZIP code
- Explains every race and measure in plain English
- Estimates how ballot measures could affect your household in dollars and cents
- Practice ballot — go through every item before Election Day
- Word Around Town — see how your community is leaning on local issues
- Voter checklist — registration, polling place, ID requirements, and more
- Civic glossary — 39 terms explained with real-world examples
- Leadership explainer — who does what in government

Built to inform, not influence. Nonpartisan, fact-based, and free.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-06-28

No release notes.

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