Comparison

Executive Command vs ActiVote

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

Head to head
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"

About

ActiVote

Research candidates and upcoming elections in a secure, ad-free environment. This tool helps you understand your political stance and compare it with candidates, encouraging informed voting and participation in polls.

Highlights
  • Voter research
  • Upcoming election tracking
  • Candidate comparison
  • Policy topic polls
  • Ranked choice voting polls
  • Friend and family voting activity
Features
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ActiVote is a safe environment for voter research. No ads and we do not share your personal data. An exciting tool that takes the guesswork out of voting and allows everyone to participate in elections at the local, state and federal level! You can see all your upcoming elections and candidates, participate in polls, and even figure out who to vote for by who shares your beliefs ーAND more! Your voice is more important than ever. Let your opinions be heard and make change happen. VOTING “Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.” ActiVote is here to encourage you to get you, and your friends, out to the polls! - Find out if you are what campaigns call a "super voter" and see all the elections you can vote in. - See when your friends and family can vote and how often they actually vote. GET INVOLVED By answering ActiVote’s Daily Policy Topics, you build up your policy profile and can “plot your politics”: seeing where you stand compared to candidates for office and national political figures. It helps you: - Decide who to vote for. We’ll show you who believes what you believe. - Find out how the country feels about hard-hitting issues. PARTICIPATE IN POLLS When an election comes up, you can view the entire list of candidates running and their support among ActiVote users. Participate in the polls and boost your candidate’s standing: - Rank candidates in order of preference. - View their standings in detailed polls, including instant run-off using ranked choice voting. We love to hear from you, contact us at info@activote.net. DOWNLOAD ACTIVOTE TODAY. AMERICA NEEDS YOU.

Screenshots

Executive Command4 screens
ActiVote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Executive Command and ActiVote both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Executive Command's written reviews are positive against 58% of ActiVote's. Executive Command also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). ActiVote's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Executive Command against 4.3 for ActiVote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 123 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Executive Command's written reviews are positive against 58% of ActiVote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Executive Command ships an update every 6 months, ActiVote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Executive Command versus ActiVote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExecutive CommandActiVote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (83 ratings)4.3 (123 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews — better57.8% of reviews
Number of ratings83123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperiCivics, Inc.ActiVote Inc

Customer experience

Executive Command

All ratings83 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral8.4%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative8.3%

ActiVote

All ratings123 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative31.1%

Bugs and requests

Executive Command

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ActiVote

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Null check operator error on start
  • Virtual lawn sign sharing button doesn't work
  • Onboarding broken
  • Cannot change password
  • Cannot log out
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  • Cannot request account closure
  • Stuck in tutorial mode with unclosable pop-ups
  • Navigation difficult with VoiceOver due to pictures
  • Individual choice sharing doesn't work

Requested features

24 requests
  • See past daily civics quizzes
  • See elected officials' votes side-by-side
  • Add note option to votes on bills
  • System for voting yay/nay on notes
  • More questions for political placement
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  • Tool to detail test responses
  • More on local representatives
  • Ability to search all representatives nationwide
  • Include referendums on ballot
  • Show status of each bill (passed, signed)
  • Print lists of preferred candidates
  • Sample ballots by zip code
  • CBO/economic scores on bills
  • Campaign finance section (donor info)
  • Option to delete contacts
  • More questions and features
  • Create debates within the app
  • Comment section for questions
  • Way to supply own response to questions
  • Traditional political compass
  • Faster animations and intro
  • Add hyperlinks for graphics
  • Ranked Choice Voting aspects
  • More national old figures

In-app purchases

None

Executive Command

No in-app purchases

None

ActiVote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Executive Command free?
Executive Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ActiVote free?
ActiVote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Executive Command or ActiVote?
ActiVote is rated higher. Executive Command averages 4.2 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while ActiVote averages 4.3 from 123 ratings.
Do Executive Command or ActiVote have ads?
Neither Executive Command nor ActiVote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Executive Command or ActiVote?
Executive Command ships an update every 6 months, and ActiVote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Executive Command was updated on September 19, 2026 and ActiVote on September 18, 2026.

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