# Policy Debate — DebateUS!

> Policy debate competition resources, topic updates, research, and timer. (iPhone/iPad app by Priten Shah.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/policy-debate/id1467300837 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Priten Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/674334004)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/policy-debate/id1467300837/reviews.md

## What is Policy Debate?

DebateUs is excited to release its Policy (CX) competition app for gladiators everywhere.

Policy competitors can now access our topic updates, research bibliographies, articles (counterplans, disadvantages, kritiks), a Policy timer, and instructional material on the latest National Speech & Debate Association Policy Debate topic plus skills instruction. 

We have evidence and analysis on the 2018-2019 Topic (Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reduce its restrictions on legal immigration to the United States.) and are already starting to add a whole set of resources on the 2019-2020 Topic (Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reduce Direct Commercial Sales and/or Foreign Military Sales of arms from the United States.)

Our full Terms of Use are accessible here: https://debateus.org/terms-and-conditions/.

## Key features

- Topic updates
- Research bibliographies
- Articles (counterplans, disadvantages, kritiks)
- Policy timer
- Instructional material
- Evidence and analysis

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Policy Debate Member | $9.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about Policy Debate

### What debate topics does Policy Debate cover?

Policy Debate provides resources for the 2018-2019 topic (US federal government and immigration restrictions) and is adding resources for the 2019-2020 topic (US federal government and arms sales). Further topic coverage details are available within the app.

### What kind of instructional materials are available in Policy Debate?

Policy Debate offers instructional material on the latest National Speech & Debate Association Policy Debate topics, along with skills instruction. This includes evidence and analysis for various debate components.

### Can I use Policy Debate offline?

The provided data does not specify whether Policy Debate can be used offline. It is recommended to check the app's description or support resources for offline functionality details.

### What is the update frequency for Policy Debate?

Policy Debate was last updated on December 6, 2019, with version 1.0. The frequency of future updates is not specified in the provided data.

### What devices is Policy Debate compatible with?

Policy Debate is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS operating systems.

### What is the age rating for Policy Debate?

Policy Debate has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and older.

### How much does the Policy Debate Member subscription cost?

The Policy Debate Member subscription is priced at $9.99 per month (P1M). This subscription plan provides access to premium features and content.

### What is the user sentiment for Policy Debate based on ratings?

Policy Debate has a low user rating of 2.0 stars from 2 ratings. This suggests that current users have expressed dissatisfaction with the application.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0 — 2019-12-06

Bug Fixes and Full App

### 0.9.4.2 — 2019-08-08

bug fixes + in-app purchases!

### 0.9.3 — 2019-06-15

No release notes.

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