Comparison

Election Explorer vs Executive Command

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Election Explorer

Features
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Election Explorer is an iPad application that visualizes the results of the 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2022 elections for the U.S. House of Representatives. Election results may be viewed for the entire country of for an individual state. It also allows the user to simulate the effect on those elections of election rules different from those used in the United States.

About

Executive Command

Step into the role of the President of the United States for four years and manage the nation's challenges. Set your agenda, pass legislation, handle diplomatic requests, and lead during times of war. See if you can successfully navigate the responsibilities of the commander-in-chief and chief executive.

Highlights
  • Set presidential agenda and make speeches
  • Review and sign or veto bills
  • Address diplomatic requests
  • Manage international tension and war
  • Handle domestic and foreign duties
  • New war scenarios and bills
Features
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"Ever wanted to be the President of the United States for a day? In Executive Command, you can be President for four years! Try to accomplish what you set as your agenda while facing the challenges and responsibilities that crop up along the way. Being commander-in-chief and chief executive is no easy job. See how you do! Played over 3.5 million times on iCivics.org, this NEW and IMPROVED version of Executive Command includes the following features: - New war scenarios - More bills ready for presidential review - New Secretary of State assist on diplomacy tasks - More presidential avatars - Refreshed content, art and game features Sign up for an iCivics account to earn Impact Points and game-based achievements! Teachers: Check out our classroom resources for Win the White House. Just visit www.icivics.org! Learning Objectives: Your students will ... - Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the executive branch - Describe the various roles of the president: commander in chief, head diplomat, agenda setter, chief executive - Identify the functions of executive cabinet positions and regulatory departments Game Features: - Set your presidential agenda and make speeches to Congress to gain support through new legislation - Review and sign or veto bills from Congress - Address diplomatic requests in person or through the State Department - Manage international tension and a declaration of war - Stay on top of your domestic and foreign duties as president"

Screenshots

Executive Command4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Executive Command at every 6 months against Election Explorer's every 26 months. Executive Command also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Election Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Election Explorer ships an update every 26 months, Executive Command every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Election Explorer versus Executive Command: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElection ExplorerExecutive Command
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—79.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—83 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas MalloyiCivics, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Election Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

Executive Command

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Election Explorer free?
Election Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Executive Command free?
Executive Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Election Explorer or Executive Command have ads?
Neither Election Explorer nor Executive Command shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Election Explorer or Executive Command?
Election Explorer ships an update every 26 months, and Executive Command every 6 months. Most recently, Election Explorer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Executive Command on September 19, 2026.

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