Civics for Life vs Settle It
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Civics for Life
This app provides a personalized community for civic engagement, connecting everyday life to democracy through bite-sized content. It offers moderated discussions, live events, and exclusive resources to foster learning and social impact in a safe, inclusive space.
- Community Discussions
- Live Events & Workshops
- Exclusive Content
- Research & Resources
- Civic Engagement Roadmap
- Bite-Sized Learning
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Welcome to Civics for Life – Your Personalized Civics Community! Civics for Life makes civic engagement personal, relevant, and ongoing—connecting everyday life to democracy through bite-sized, engaging, content that fosters real community, multi-generational dialogue, and better social impact. Provided by the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, Civics for Life is your safe, inclusive space to learn, engage, and make an impact—at your own pace, on your terms, and in a meaningful way. WHAT YOU’LL FIND INSIDE: - Community Discussions Meet people of all backgrounds who are here to ask questions, learn, and grow. No trolls. No shaming. Just thoughtful, moderated conversations. - Live Events & Workshops Join live panels, ask-the-expert sessions, and workshops that provide practical tools, such as contacting your representative, attending a city meeting, or understanding how your vote shapes policy. - Exclusive Content From explainers and short videos to interviews and articles, our content informs without overwhelming. No textbooks. Just relevant information in bite-sized form. - Research & Resources Explore curated tools and trusted research to deepen your understanding of civic topics—like “When and Why Did America Stop Teaching Civics?”—and other pressing issues. WHAT MAKES CIVICS FOR LIFE DIFFERENT? We’re not just another news source or political app. We’re your civic home base—a judgment-free zone where learning turns into doing, and ideas become impact. - A Safe, Inclusive Space No question is too small. No background is too different. Whether you’re 18 or 80, new to civic life or looking for community, you belong here. - Ongoing, Bite-Sized Learning Got 3 minutes? That’s enough to discover something new. Civic learning is now as easy as scrolling your phone. - Multi-Generational Engagement Bring your parents, or bring your kids. You’ll find everyone from students to retirees sharing stories and solutions. - Breaking Down Everyday Issues We cut through jargon to answer real questions: “What does this policy mean for my family?” “How do school board elections work?” “What can I do to help?” - Two-Way Relationship with the O’Connor Institute You’re not just joining an app—you’re part of a movement. Share feedback, suggest topics, or even co-create content with us. - Turn Learning into Action Learning is just the start. Our guides help you build a personal Civic Engagement Roadmap, covering everything from registering to vote to showing up for local issues. WHO THIS APP IS FOR: You want to engage, but don’t know where to start You’re wary of misinformation and political noise You’re curious but fear being “wrong” You feel left out of civic conversations You know democracy is about more than voting every few years You believe civic learning shouldn’t end in 8th grade JOIN US AND BE YOUR BEST CITIZEN Civics for Life is more than an app—it’s a welcoming community built to help you feel seen, heard, and equipped. Whether you want to understand the Constitution, decode headlines, or simply feel less alone in your civic journey, Civics for Life is here to guide you. Because democracy isn’t just a moment—it’s a lifelong journey. Download Civics for Life today and start building the roadmap to the engaged, informed citizen you want to be.
Settle It
This app allows users to resolve debates and arguments by posting disputes, allowing others to vote on sides, and officially settling the matter. It offers various sharing options, discussion boards, and daily challenges to engage users in resolving everyday disagreements.
- Post and frame disputes
- Vote on sides of arguments
- Share disputes publicly or privately
- Discussion boards for debate
- Daily settlement questions
- Leaderboards and statistics
- Categorized disputes
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Somebody's right. Somebody's wrong. Settle It. Every friendship, marriage, office, and group chat has THAT argument — the one that never dies. Is a hot dog a sandwich? Should he have texted back sooner? Whose turn is it to do the dishes? Settle It ends it the fair way: post the dispute, pick your side, and let the votes decide. HOW IT WORKS 1. Post your dispute — frame the question and add the sides. 2. Share it — with everyone, just your friends, or through a private link only your people can see. 3. The votes come in — and when time's up, the matter is officially settled. You were right (or you weren't — we can't help you there). WHAT YOU GET • Public settles — see what the world is arguing about and weigh in • Friend settles — keep it between people who actually know the story • Private-link settles — invite only the jury you choose • Discussion boards — make your case before voting, reply to others, and follow results • Photos and video links — add context to a question, a choice, or a discussion • The Daily Settle — one fresh question every day • Leaderboards & stats — prove you're right more often than your friends • Categories — relationships, food, sports, etiquette, work, and more • Notifications — know the moment your verdict is in Settle It is free to use. Optional Premium adds category accuracy stats, premium share-card styles, a profile crown, and an ad-free experience across Settle It. Animated avatars are separate optional purchases. Stop arguing in circles. Put it to a vote — and Settle It. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.justsettleit.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.justsettleit.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Settle It at 5.0 against Civics for Life's 4.2. Settle It also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Civics for Life's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Settle It sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Civics for Life asks for nothing beyond the download.
Settle It holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Civics for Life has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Civics for Life ships an update weekly, Settle It every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Civics for Life | Settle It |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sandra Day O'Connor Institute For American Democracy | Airglow, LLC |
Customer experience
Civics for Life
Settle It
In-app purchases
Civics for Life
No in-app purchases
Settle It
- Settle It Premium$2.991 Month
- Blaze$0.99
- Pure Magic$0.99
- Electric$0.99
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- Heartbeat$0.99
- Orbit$0.99
- Party Mode$0.99
- Superstar$0.99
- Royal Glow$0.99
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