# Ranked Choice: Group Vote — Fair Voting for Any Group

> Group decision-making app using instant-runoff voting. (iPhone/iPad app by ZIma Logistics LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranked-choice-group-vote/id6760730059 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ZIma Logistics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883563240)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranked-choice-group-vote/id6760730059/reviews.md

## What is Ranked Choice?

Stop arguing about where to eat. Ranked Choice: Group Vote lets any group make fair, decisive decisions using instant-runoff voting — a proven, fair voting method trusted by groups everywhere.

Create a vote, share a 5-character code, and everyone ranks their preferences. The app eliminates options round by round until a clear majority winner emerges. No tie-breaking arguments. No "I guess we'll just do whatever." A real winner, every time.

**Works anywhere your group is:**
Vote together in the same room over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, or host votes over the internet with a join code or QR scan — no accounts required for anyone.

**Instant-runoff voting, the right way:**
Voters drag options into their preferred order. The IRV engine eliminates the least-popular choice each round, redistributing votes until one option has a majority. Live results update as votes arrive, with a full round-by-round breakdown when voting closes.

**Built for real group decisions:**
• Where should we eat?
• What movie tonight?
• Where's the next team trip?
• Which roadmap feature ships first?
• Which speaker goes first?

**Everything you need:**
• Cloud voting over the internet — share a 5-char code or QR
• Local P2P voting over Bluetooth/Wi-Fi — no internet needed
• Set a deadline with a live countdown timer
• Anonymous mode hides voter names from results
• Allow or lock vote changes after submitting
• Voter notes — send a message to the host
• CSV import for bulk option entry
• Results export as a shareable image
• Deep link support: rankedchoice://join/CODE
• Deadline notifications — 5 min warning + close alert

No sign-up. No accounts. No tracking. Just fair group decisions.

## Key features

- Instant-runoff voting
- Online and local voting
- No account required
- Deadline timers
- Anonymous voting option
- Results export

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked Choice Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranked-choice-group-vote/id6760730059/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Worked out the bugs…

*2026-06-09*

We’re a few bugs to start but they’re gone and this little app has saved me from a lot of back and forth with my friends!

### 5/5 — Decisiveness

*2026-05-31*

I’ve been using this for a bit and it helps get people to make decisions

### 1/5 — It doesn’t work and no one can join

*2026-04-05*

Zero stars

**Developer response:** We’re really sorry you ran into this—that’s on us.

In version 1.1, a bug prevented users from joining votes unless “cloud mode” was manually enabled, and we didn’t make that clear in the app.

We’ve already fixed this, and the latest version now automatically enables cloud mode when joining a vote.

If you’re open to it, we’d really appreciate you giving it another try—we think you’ll have a much better experience.

If you’re still having any issues, reach out to us at gabe@zima-logistics.com and we’ll fix it immediately.

## Frequently asked questions about Ranked Choice

### What is Ranked Choice: Group Vote?

Ranked Choice: Group Vote is a utility app that uses instant-runoff voting to help groups make fair decisions. It allows users to create polls, share them via a code, and have participants rank their preferences to determine a clear winner.

### How does instant-runoff voting work in Ranked Choice: Group Vote?

In Ranked Choice: Group Vote, voters drag options into their preferred order. The app then eliminates the least popular choice each round and redistributes votes until one option achieves a majority. Results update live and provide a round-by-round breakdown.

### Can I use Ranked Choice: Group Vote offline?

Yes, Ranked Choice: Group Vote supports local P2P voting over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, meaning you do not need an internet connection for groups in the same physical location.

### Does Ranked Choice: Group Vote require accounts?

No, Ranked Choice: Group Vote does not require any sign-up or accounts for voters or hosts, making it easy for anyone to participate in a group decision.

### What platforms is Ranked Choice: Group Vote available on?

Ranked Choice: Group Vote is available on devices with an age rating of 4+. The latest version is 1.6.6, and it was last updated on June 18, 2026.

### How often is Ranked Choice: Group Vote updated?

The app was last updated on June 18, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. The current version is 1.6.6.

### What is the user sentiment for Ranked Choice: Group Vote?

Based on the available data, Ranked Choice: Group Vote has a rating of 3.7 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed reception from its users.

### Does Ranked Choice: Group Vote have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Ranked Choice: Group Vote contains advertisements. However, it is listed as free with no in-app purchases, and no mention of ads is made in its description.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.6 — 2026-06-18

v1.6.6
- More dependable iCloud restore when setting up on a new device.
- Stability and performance improvements.

v1.6.4
- Performance, reliability, and stability improvements.

# Release Notes

v1.6.3
Performance and reliability improvements under the hood.

### 1.6.2 — 2026-05-29

v1.6.2
A bold new look, plus a smoother and clearer voting experience throughout.

- A complete visual refresh — vibrant brand colors, a violet-to-magenta-to-coral gradient, bigger type, and a welcoming home screen.
- Closed polls open straight to a full winner takeover, so you see the outcome first with the details below.
- After you vote, a confirmation screen celebrates your ballot and points you to results — or explains when they unlock — with a Done button that takes you home.
- The ranking screen shows a live countdown for timed polls, and deadline reminders arrive dependably.
- A tidier poll detail with options, votes, and status grouped up top, and the share code right under the vote button.
- Clearer poll cards with a colored category accent and status at a glance.

v1.5.22
A sturdier join-by-code flow when the same poll has been seen on the device before.

- Joining a cloud poll by code now reliably submits your ballot, even when the device previously held a local entry for the same code. The join refreshes the mode and creator identity from the server so the Submit button always reaches the right destination.

v1.5.21
A useful Results tab at a glance, and clearer "have I voted yet?" signals on the home list.

- The Results tab now shows the winner (or current leader), the share of votes they got in the final round, and how many rounds it took — right there in the tab, without needing to open the full results view.
- Home list cards now pair the Open/Closed status pill with a "Voted" or "Vote needed" pill so you can tell at a glance which polls still need your ranking.
- An empty closed poll (no ballots) shows a "no votes yet" card instead of the older "no majority winner (tie)" wording.

v1.5.19
A sturdier free-tier cap that stays with your Apple ID.

- The free-tier limit (3 polls before Pro is needed) is now tied to your Apple ID via iCloud, so it stays consistent across your devices and persists through reinstalls. Pro remains uncapped — Pro users see no change.

v1.5.18
Sturdier detail-view tabs and a smarter CSV importer.

- Detail-view tab selection stays consistent when an anonymous voter's ballot state changes after a poll closes — the tab picker no longer ends up with no segment selected.
- The Cast My Vote hero now recognizes anonymous-ballot submissions and updates its label appropriately instead of still inviting you to vote after you already have.
- The CSV importer recognizes multi-word headers like "Option Title" or "Restaurant Name" — ambiguous first rows ("Pizza,Sushi,Tacos") are still treated as data so you don't lose the first option.

v1.5.17
A tabbed poll detail, plus clearer open/closed status at a glance.

- The poll detail screen is now tabbed — Options, My Vote, and Results. After a poll closes, tapping it lands you directly on Results so you see the outcome immediately.
- Home list cards show an explicit "Open" or "Closed" pill so you can tell poll status at a glance without tapping in.
- The bottom home banner has been removed for clarity — the home card's hosting and voted badges already convey active-session state.

v1.5.16
Your vote, shown your way.

- After you submit a ranking, the items section is now labeled "My Vote" and the rows appear in YOUR submitted order (#1 on top), so you immediately see what you chose.
- If the creator adds a new option after you've voted, it shows up at the bottom with a clear "new" marker so it's obviously not part of your existing ranking.
- Includes everything from v1.5.15: clearer creator controls, accurate vote counts on home cards, smoother Settings name editing, and a relabeled session banner.

### 1.5.2 — 2026-05-19

- Sharing a cloud vote now sends a tap-to-join link — it opens the vote straight in Ranked Choice, or the App Store if the app isn't installed yet
- Cloud voting is more reliable: your ballot stays recognized after you vote, creator edits to titles and descriptions now reach everyone, and final results appear as soon as the deadline passes
- Local votes share clear join instructions instead of a link that only works for cloud votes
- Quick Vote no longer caps Pro accounts — unlimited really means unlimited
- Stability and privacy hardening across cloud sync, backups, and vote sharing

### 1.5.1 — 2026-05-02

- Join QR codes now open directly from the iPhone Camera app
- Scanned links auto-launch Ranked Choice on devices where the app is installed; others land on a page with the code and install buttons
- Duplicate option titles are caught while you're still editing, with an inline hint that names the repeated option
- Stability, security, and privacy hardening from the pre-launch review

### 1.3.0 — 2026-04-09

**What's New in v1.3**
1) Results got a major upgrade. You'll now see the original options in creation order, a clean Final Standings scoreboard showing how votes stacked up in the last round, and the full round-by-round IRV breakdown tucked behind a collapsible section — so results are readable at a glance without losing the detail.
2) QR code sharing is now free for everyone.
3) Cloud vote creation now shows a proper error if something goes wrong instead of silently disappearing. And deleting a vote you created will automatically close it on the server.

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