Comparison

Political Ideologies Guide vs Publication Tracker

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

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Political Ideologies Guide

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Political Ideologies Guide is the clearest, most balanced way to learn how the world's major political philosophies actually work. From Liberalism and Conservatism to Socialism, Anarchism, Fascism, Libertarianism, Social Democracy, Communism, Nationalism, Green politics, and beyond — explore each ideology with structured, neutral, easy-to-read explanations written for curious learners, students, and informed voters. Whether you're preparing for a political science exam, trying to make sense of the news, debating with friends, or simply want to understand the ideas shaping today's world, this guide turns complex theory into something you can actually use. WHAT'S INSIDE • Ideology Library — In-depth profiles of dozens of political ideologies. Core beliefs, history, key principles, criticisms, and real-world examples. • Great Thinkers — Biographies and core ideas of the philosophers who shaped modern politics: Locke, Marx, Mill, Hobbes, Rawls, Hayek, Arendt, and many more. • Compare Side-by-Side — Put any two ideologies next to each other on economy, government, individual rights, equality, and more. • Interactive Quizzes — Test your understanding with topic quizzes, earn achievements, and track your progress. • Political Compass — Plot your own position on the economic and social axes and see where you stand. • Political Spectrum Explorer — A visual, interactive way to see how ideologies relate to each other. • Timeline of Political Thought — Walk through key events, revolutions, and turning points that shaped modern political philosophy. • Case Studies — Real-world examples of how ideologies have been implemented (and what happened next). • Glossary — Hundreds of political terms explained in plain language. • Bias Awareness Module — Tools to recognize your own cognitive biases and consume political media more critically. • Bookmarks & Notes — Save anything to revisit later. • Daily Ideology — Discover a new ideology every day. • Achievements & Stats — Build a learning streak and unlock badges as you progress. DESIGNED FOR BALANCE Politics is divisive. This app isn't. Every entry is written to describe what an ideology believes — not to endorse it. We present the strongest version of each viewpoint so you can make up your own mind. WHO IT'S FOR • Students of political science, history, philosophy, or international relations • Teachers and educators looking for a clean reference • Voters who want context behind the headlines • Debaters, writers, and anyone who reads the news • Lifelong learners curious about how ideas shape societies FREE & PREMIUM The app is free to download and includes a generous core library supported by ads. Upgrade to Premium to unlock the full ideology library, every quiz, advanced comparisons, the full thinker archive, bias modules, and an ad-free experience by one-time lifetime purchase. DISCLAIMER This app is for educational purposes only. It does not endorse any political ideology, party, candidate, or movement. All content is presented to inform, not persuade. Download Political Ideologies Guide today and start thinking more clearly about the ideas that run the world.

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Publication Tracker

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Publication Tracker is a clean, fast publication tracker that helps you discover and follow scientific and medical literature. Browse new articles, filter by the authors you follow, and save the papers you want to read later — all in one simple, distraction-free app.

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Political Ideologies Guide4 screens
Publication Tracker3 screens

Verdict

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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Publication Tracker at none against Political Ideologies Guide's 1. Publication Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Political Ideologies Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Publication Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 2 level
Political Ideologies Guide versus Publication Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolitical Ideologies GuidePublication Tracker
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChatStick Company LimitedAbasalt Bahrami

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Political Ideologies Guide

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$2.99
None

Publication Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Political Ideologies Guide free?
Political Ideologies Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Publication Tracker free?
Publication Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Political Ideologies Guide or Publication Tracker have ads?
Political Ideologies Guide shows ads; Publication Tracker does not.

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