Comparison

Poli vs Tap Sponsor

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

Head to head
About

Poli

Engage in civil discussions on political topics with content from experts and citizens. The app aims to raise awareness and foster solutions through respectful dialogue.

Highlights
  • Expert-provided political science content
  • Citizen contributions to discussions
  • Focus on civil discourse
  • Raising awareness on key topics
  • Generating ideas and solutions
Features
Read full description

Poli-Sci is where people share ideas and points of view on the topics that matter, on camera. Start a conversation with a short video or reply to someone else's. Hear people explain what they think and why, in their own words, then share your own view. SHARE WHAT YOU THINK • Record or upload a short video to start a topic or answer one • Agree or disagree with the points people make • Follow the people and topics you want to hear from A BETTER KIND OF CONVERSATION • Captions and transcripts on every post, with its main points laid out so you can see where people agree, where they differ and who brings evidence • Topics on current events, public policy and the issues that affect us all • A feed built from the topics you choose, the people you follow and the conversations you watch • Community guidelines that keep it respectful, and tools to report and block A PROFILE THAT MEANS SOMETHING • Show your school, degree and focus. Your school comes from your school email address. • Build a public reputation in each topic area, based on the points you make and how others respond to them • Share your best takes anywhere with a link OPEN TO PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS Poli-Sci opens first to students, graduates and educators at participating schools and institutions. Sign up with your school or institution email address. Don't see your school? Let us know from the sign-up screen. Every point of view is welcome. Personal attacks are not. enter the discourse. Poli-Sci is for people 18 and older.

About

Tap Sponsor

This platform connects college student organizations with brands for event sponsorships. It streamlines the entire sponsorship process, from event submission and brand discovery to direct communication and analytics, benefiting both parties.

Highlights
  • Create event listings for sponsorships
  • Discover and request sponsorships from brands
  • Track sponsorship success with analytics
  • Direct communication tools
  • Browse and filter college events
  • Simplified sponsorship approval
Features
Read full description

TapSponsor is a mobile platform that connects college student organizations with brands looking to sponsor events. Instead of long email chains, cold outreach, or missed opportunities, TapSponsor streamlines the sponsorship process into one simple, organized app. For Student Organizations Event Submissions – Student orgs can create event listings (tailgates, formals, philanthropy, etc.) and request sponsorships directly from brands. Browse Brands – Organizations can discover brands that are open to sponsoring and send tailored requests. Analytics Dashboard – Track sponsorship success, engagement, and event impact with built-in analytics. Easy Communication – Access brand contacts, social links, and communication tools in one place. For Brands Event Discovery – Browse upcoming college events by category (Tailgates, Parties, fundraisers, etc.) to find the right fit. Direct Requests – Receive sponsorship requests from verified organizations and review them quickly. Analytics & ROI – See the impact of sponsorships with insights into event size, engagement, and reach. Brand Visibility – Gain exposure in target student markets through high-impact, highly attended events. Core Features Category Filtering – Quickly sort events by type to find relevant opportunities. Direct Contact Tools – No middlemen; brands and organizations can connect directly with sales reps or contacts. Simplified Sponsorship Process – Submit, review, and approve sponsorships in just a few taps. Two-Sided Marketplace – Balanced value for both student organizations and brands, ensuring long-term adoption. Functionality Flow Student Organization submits an event → provide event details for sponsors to view. Brands browse upcoming events → filter by category, location, and audience fit. Connections are made → brands can approve sponsorships or organizations can directly request partnerships. Analytics → both sides can track outcomes, visibility, and impact for future growth. Privacy Policy: https://www.tapsponsorapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Poli4 screens
Tap Sponsor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Poli at 5.0 against Tap Sponsor's 4.4. Poli also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Tap Sponsor's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tap Sponsor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $299.99 per month. Poli asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Poli holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Sponsor has 36 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Poli ships an update fortnightly, Tap Sponsor every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Poli versus Tap Sponsor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoliTap Sponsor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings336 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB162 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPolisci LLCTap Sponsor LLC

Customer experience

Poli

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tap Sponsor

All ratings36 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Poli

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tap Sponsor

Subscriptions1
  • TapSponsor - Pro$299.991 Month
One-time2
  • TapSponsor - Upgrade Event$29.99
  • Featured Events$29.99

Questions

Is Poli free?
Poli is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap Sponsor free?
Tap Sponsor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Poli or Tap Sponsor?
Poli is rated higher. Poli averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tap Sponsor averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.
Do Poli or Tap Sponsor have ads?
Neither Poli nor Tap Sponsor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Poli or Tap Sponsor?
Poli ships an update fortnightly, and Tap Sponsor every 9 days. Most recently, Poli was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tap Sponsor on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons