Michigan Public vs The Democrat App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Michigan Public
Access Michigan's premier NPR news source for in-depth reporting, compelling stories, and community connections. Stay informed about the issues shaping the state and its residents.
- NPR news source
- Fact-based reporting
- Storytelling
- Community connections
- Multiple broadcast frequencies
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Michigan Public is Michigan’s most listened to NPR news source, dedicated to uncovering the facts, sharing the stories, and creating the connections that give meaning to our complex world. This is part of our vision for an informed and engaged Michigan. Michigan Public broadcasts at 91.7 - WUOM Ann Arbor/Detroit, 91.1 - WFUM Flint, 104.1 - WVGR West Michigan, 89.7 - WLNZ Lansing, and 91.3 WRSX Port Huron. You can find us at michiganpublic.org.
The Democrat App
Discover Democratic candidates and officials on your ballot. Take a political match quiz to see which candidates align with your values and stay informed on the latest political news. Get involved by tracking civic tasks and registering to vote.
- Find candidates on your ballot
- Political match quiz
- Compare candidate positions
- Watch independent and mainstream media
- Stay updated on political headlines
- Civic checklist and voter registration
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The Democrat App is your home for every election. Find the Democratic candidates and officials on your ballot, learn exactly where they stand, and discover which ones match your values. Enter your ZIP code and instantly see who represents you and who's running in your area — from Congress down to your state legislature. WHAT YOU CAN DO See Your Elected Officials Look up the representatives and candidates for your exact districts. Know who's on your ballot before you vote. Take the Political Match Quiz Answer questions on the issues you care about, then see a personalized match score for every candidate. Find the ones who truly represent you. Your Match Results See where you land and how each candidate compares to your positions — clearly, side by side. Watch Independent & Mainstream Media The latest independent and mainstream media. Progressive voices and trusted news video, all in one place. Stay on Top of the News The latest political headlines from reliable sources, updated throughout the day. Get Involved Track your civic checklist, register to vote, and stay ready for every election. Built for Democrats, progressives, and anyone who wants to vote informed. Free to use. The Democrat App is an independent civic engagement platform and is not affiliated with the Democratic Party or any campaign.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Democrat App at 5.0 against Michigan Public's 3.1. The Democrat App also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Michigan Public's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Democrat App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Michigan Public has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Michigan Public ships an update every 5 months, The Democrat App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Michigan Public | The Democrat App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (56 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jacobs Media | MATTHEW MILAD ALIBAKHSH |
Customer experience
Michigan Public
The Democrat App
Bugs and requests
Michigan Public
Reported bugs
15 issues- Stream stops playing intermittently
- App crashes on startup
- Buffering issues causing audio skips
- App stops when switching to other apps
- App restarts repeatedly
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- App starts playing randomly
- Cannot stop playback without uninstalling
- Functions open web browser
- Alarm function does not work
- Background streaming issues
- Updates cause crashes or break features
- Blank space where images used to be
- App not loading or crashing
- Streaming issues on older devices
- App closes when phone screen locks
Requested features
10 requests- Landscape mode for iPad
- Hourly news on demand
- Sleep function
- Improved alarm functionality
- Background listening improvements
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- Option to disable auto-play
- Larger play button
- Display current/upcoming schedule within app
- Image display aspect ratio fix
- Include national news
The Democrat App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Michigan Public
No in-app purchases
The Democrat App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Michigan Public free?
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Which has better reviews, Michigan Public or The Democrat App?
Do Michigan Public or The Democrat App have ads?
Which is updated more often, Michigan Public or The Democrat App?
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