Comparison

ProPublica vs Resistbot

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

Head to head
About

ProPublica

Access in-depth investigative journalism covering critical topics like government, healthcare, and criminal justice. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with offline support and notifications for major stories.

Highlights
  • Latest investigative journalism
  • Reporting on government and policy
  • Coverage of healthcare and criminal justice
  • Environmental reporting
  • Streamlined reading experience
  • Offline support
  • Story notifications
Features
Currently charting
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• Get the latest independent investigative journalism from ProPublica. • Dig deep into reporting about government and policy, health care, criminal justice, the environment and more. • Get a streamlined reading experience, with smart offline support and notifications for our biggest stories.

About

Resistbot

Easily send messages to your elected officials via text, email, or fax. Join millions of Americans in making your voice heard on important issues and driving real change. Access additional civic engagement tools like voter registration checks and office location finders.

Highlights
  • Send messages to elected officials
  • Browse user-created campaigns
  • Deliver messages via email, fax, or mail
  • Call elected officials
  • Find local office locations
  • Check voter registration
Features
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Your voice. Their inbox. Real impact. Resistbot makes civic engagement effortless. Text, tap, or type to send letters directly to your elected officials—from your Mayor to the President. No phone trees, no busy signals, no excuses. “Raise your hand if you would rather go get a cavity filled than make four calls and leave four voicemails… thank goodness there is a better way.” -Resistbot User Join 10 million Americans who’ve sent 50 million letters since 2017. When thousands of constituents speak up on an issue, elected officials pay attention—and real change happens. How It Works 1. Browse campaigns created by users like you. 2. Tap “Send to My Officials” to open the Resistbot chatbot. 3. Tap send and follow the prompts. Your message is delivered in minutes via email, fax, or postal mail. Real Change, Real Stories A single Resistbot campaign started by a young Tennessee activist helped bring back the U.S. House in 2020 to stop USPS sabotage. College students in New York used Resistbot to end police misconduct shield laws. Your letter could be next. Beyond Letters Use Resistbot to call your officials, find local office locations, check your voter registration, and access dozens of civic engagement tools. Start by browsing popular campaigns, or explore the full guide to see everything Resistbot can do. Trusted by Millions Press: Vetted by Snopes (twice), featured in Teen Vogue, Fast Company, Miami Herald, Arizona Republic, Lifehacker, and Engadget Amplified by: Billie Eilish, Khloe Kardashian, Mark Ruffalo, Alyssa Milano, Camila Cabello, and more Your data is safe: We don’t sell to campaigns or third parties. We’re member-supported, not backed by billionaires or special interests. Active since 2017 with a user bill of rights at resist.bot/rights Download now and make your voice heard in 60 seconds. Need help? Visit resist.bot/about or contact our volunteer support team—they’re ready to power your activism.

Screenshots

ProPublica4 screens
Resistbot4 screens

Verdict

The call

ProPublica and Resistbot both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of ProPublica's written reviews are positive against 61% of Resistbot's. ProPublica also leads on chart position (#56 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Resistbot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 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 — 4.5 for ProPublica against 4.6 for Resistbot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 95 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of ProPublica's written reviews are positive against 61% of Resistbot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProPublica ships an update every 4 months, Resistbot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ProPublica versus Resistbot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProPublicaResistbot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (104 ratings)4.6 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews — better61.3% of reviews
Number of ratings104 — better95
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#56 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperProPublicaResistbot Action Fund

Customer experience

ProPublica

All ratings104 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative18.7%

Resistbot

All ratings91 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral9.7%
Negative29.0%

Bugs and requests

ProPublica

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App won't open or load content
  • Stories don't appear when clicked
  • MuckReads section fails to load
  • Data filter dropdowns non-functional
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  • Articles don't fit screen (horizontal scrolling required)
  • Images not resizing properly
  • App freezes phone
  • Device registration issues
  • Content never populates

Requested features

9 requests
  • Dark mode for nighttime reading
  • Bookmark/save articles function
  • Home screen widget
  • Adjustable font size
  • Persistent font size settings
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  • iOS 18 theme adherence
  • Read-later app integration (Instapaper, Pocket)
  • Improved article navigation
  • Better browsing of older stories

Resistbot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ProPublica

No in-app purchases

None

Resistbot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProPublica free?
ProPublica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Resistbot free?
Resistbot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ProPublica or Resistbot?
Resistbot is rated higher. ProPublica averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Resistbot averages 4.6 from 95 ratings.
Do ProPublica or Resistbot have ads?
Neither ProPublica nor Resistbot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProPublica or Resistbot?
ProPublica ships an update every 4 months, and Resistbot every 2 months. Most recently, ProPublica was updated on September 24, 2026 and Resistbot on September 20, 2026.

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