# ActBlue Field Tools vs CrowdBlue

The clearest difference is ads: ActBlue Field Tools at none against CrowdBlue's shown. ActBlue Field Tools also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 35). CrowdBlue's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ActBlue Field Tools against 4.8 for CrowdBlue. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActBlue Field Tools has 3.5K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of ActBlue Field Tools's written reviews are positive against 75% of CrowdBlue's.

ActBlue Field Tools ships an update every 2 months, CrowdBlue fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActBlue Field Tools | CrowdBlue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actblue-field-tools/id1302881906/reviews) | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdblue/id1670144193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Outvote Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1302881905) | [CrowdBlue LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670144195) |

## What reviewers say

### ActBlue Field Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actblue-field-tools/id1302881906)

This app serves as a central platform for organizing online volunteer efforts for campaigns, advocacy groups, and nonprofits. It facilitates relational organizing, peer-to-peer texting, phone banking, and social media outreach to help users make a significant impact.

**Highlights:** Relational organizing, Peer-to-peer texting, Phone banking, Social media amplification, Volunteer coordination

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗣️ Reach millions of people
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤝 Helps volunteer and mobilize community
- 💡 Innovative and amazing app
- 🙌 Fantastic way to get politically involved

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (login issues, data not updating, etc.)
- 🔍 Incomplete or inaccurate data
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (contact info, political affiliation)
- 💬 Messages can be seen as invasive or annoying
- 🎨 Small font size and layout issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Inability to add new organizations
- Outdated contact data
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to mark messages as seen or completed
- More comprehensive list of causes and organizations
- Improved accessibility (font size, layout, etc.)
- Ability to group message contacts
- Bipartisan approach, not just left-leaning


### CrowdBlue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdblue/id1670144193)

This app is a comprehensive platform for Democrats to stay informed, take action, and organize political movements. It allows users to engage with news, message lawmakers, build communities, and fundraise for candidates and causes.

**Highlights:** Stay informed on Democratic news, Take political action (petitions, messaging lawmakers), Build and mobilize communities, Organize campaigns (text, email, fundraising), Fundraise for candidates and causes, Run for office or gather pledges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActBlue Field Tools free?

ActBlue Field Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CrowdBlue free?

CrowdBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ActBlue Field Tools or CrowdBlue?

CrowdBlue is rated higher. ActBlue Field Tools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while CrowdBlue averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.

### Do ActBlue Field Tools or CrowdBlue have ads?

CrowdBlue shows ads; ActBlue Field Tools does not.

### Which is updated more often, ActBlue Field Tools or CrowdBlue?

ActBlue Field Tools ships an update every 2 months, and CrowdBlue fortnightly. Most recently, ActBlue Field Tools was updated on September 20, 2026 and CrowdBlue on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*