# EarthLink vs DCo Votes

The clearest difference is rating: DCo Votes at 5.0 against EarthLink's 1.9. EarthLink's advantage is ratings volume (154 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

DCo Votes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EarthLink has 154 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EarthLink ships an update every 3 weeks, DCo Votes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EarthLink | DCo Votes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthlink/id6463245732/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dco-votes/id6580077354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **154** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EarthLink LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/344574736) | [County of Durham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248501877) |

## What reviewers say

### EarthLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthlink/id6463245732)

Manage your EarthLink services, view and pay bills, and upgrade your internet or other features. Get instant support through chat and receive important account updates.

**Highlights:** Account management, Bill viewing and payment, Service upgrades, Live chat support, Account notifications, Secure login

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Latest app update fixes login issues
- 👍 App features now work upon first glance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Terrible internet speeds
- 👎 Inconsistent and unreliable service
- 👎 Misleading sales tactics
- 👎 High prices for poor service
- 👎 Non-functional apps

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Login issues
- Credentials incorrect
- Cannot register
- Cannot create account

**Requested features**

- Improve app design and usability
- Fix app compatibility issues
- Allow users to choose notification permissions
- Retain user credentials after logging out
- Improve customer support responsiveness and effectiveness


### DCo Votes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dco-votes/id6580077354)

This app provides comprehensive election information for Durham County residents. Access voter details, important dates, sample ballots, and track mail-in ballots. It also offers a countdown to voting periods and election results.

**Highlights:** Countdown to voting periods, Personalized voter details, In-app voter registration, Key election dates and deadlines, Sample ballot review, Mail-in ballot tracking, Election results archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EarthLink free?

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

### Is DCo Votes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EarthLink or DCo Votes?

DCo Votes is rated higher. EarthLink averages 1.9 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while DCo Votes averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do EarthLink or DCo Votes have ads?

Neither EarthLink nor DCo Votes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EarthLink or DCo Votes?

EarthLink ships an update every 3 weeks, and DCo Votes every 10 days. Most recently, EarthLink was updated on September 21, 2026 and DCo Votes on June 7, 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.*