# Michigan Public vs The Democrat App

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Michigan Public | The Democrat App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/michigan-public/id332602247/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-democrat-app/id6793277607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jacobs Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/303775585) | [MATTHEW MILAD ALIBAKHSH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793277609) |

## What reviewers say

### Michigan Public

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/michigan-public/id332602247)

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.

**Highlights:** NPR news source, Fact-based reporting, Storytelling, Community connections, Multiple broadcast frequencies

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for listening live
- 👍 Connects globally
- 👍 Stream works well sometimes
- 👍 User-friendly layout (sometimes)
- 👍 Good content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant buffering/stopping
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Audio skips during buffering
- 🐛 App stops when switching apps
- 🐛 Replays intro message repeatedly

**Reported bugs**

- Stream stops playing intermittently
- App crashes on startup
- Buffering issues causing audio skips
- App stops when switching to other apps
- App restarts repeatedly

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode for iPad
- Hourly news on demand
- Sleep function
- Improved alarm functionality
- Background listening improvements


### The Democrat App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-democrat-app/id6793277607)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Michigan Public free?

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

### Is The Democrat App free?

The Democrat App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Michigan Public or The Democrat App?

The Democrat App is rated higher. Michigan Public averages 3.1 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while The Democrat App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Michigan Public or The Democrat App have ads?

Neither Michigan Public nor The Democrat App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Michigan Public or The Democrat App?

Michigan Public ships an update every 5 months, and The Democrat App monthly. Most recently, Michigan Public was updated on October 22, 2026 and The Democrat App on October 14, 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.*