Comparison

Causes vs Congress Vote Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Causes

Stay informed about global issues and take action. Discover trending topics, legislation, and community campaigns. Directly support nonprofits making a difference through in-app donations and connect with like-minded individuals.

Highlights
  • Unbiased news summaries
  • Daily issue updates
  • Discover and support nonprofits
  • Community campaigns
  • Direct in-app donations
  • Connect with users
Features
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As seen on MSNBC, The Today Show, The New York Times, Wired, Politico, and featured in the iTunes App Store. Causes makes it easy to stay informed and take meaningful action on the issues that matter most to you. From breaking news and active legislation to trending topics and community-driven campaigns, Causes helps you cut through the noise and step into impact. Rally your community—or explore and support others already making change. Posts on Causes now feature pinned nonprofits, giving you a direct way to learn more and donate to organizations aligned with the issue at hand—all within the app. Make up your own mind • Browse short, unbiased summaries of what’s happening in the world • Get daily updates on news, issues, and trending Causes • Discover real organizations doing real work—and support them directly • Join a vibrant community of people who care

About

Congress Vote Tracker

This app allows users to track the voting records of members of Congress and follow bills of interest. Gain insights into legislative decisions and understand the impact of proposed laws. Empower yourself to engage in democratic processes.

Highlights
  • Track voting records
  • Follow bills of interest
  • View member profiles
  • Access bill information
  • See legislator insights
Features
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Introducing Congress Vote Tracker, your ultimate companion for staying informed and engaged with the legislative process. With our powerful app, you can easily track and explore the voting records of members of Congress, follow bills of interest, and gain valuable insights into the decision-making process in Washington, D.C. Stay in the Know: - Access Comprehensive Voting Records: Dive deep into the voting history of senators and representatives, enabling you to understand their positions on critical issues. Discover and Explore: - Member Profiles and Insights: Explore detailed profiles of legislators, including contact information, committee assignments, and campaign contributions. Gain a deeper understanding of their background and policy priorities. Empower Your Voice: - Make Informed Decisions: Access comprehensive bill information, including text, sponsors, and committee assignments. Understand the nuances and potential impact of proposed legislation, empowering you to engage in meaningful discussions and debates. Congress Vote Tracker is your gateway to a more informed and engaged democracy. Download now to stay connected with the actions and decisions of your representatives, making your voice heard in the halls of Congress. Stay informed, stay empowered, and be an active participant in shaping the future of our nation. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/morganzellers/d19b68be374e6ea7b6d613ce71e521bf

Screenshots

Causes4 screens
Congress Vote Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Causes at none against Congress Vote Tracker's 4. Causes also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 141) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Congress Vote Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 29%). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Congress Vote Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Causes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Causes against 4.3 for Congress Vote Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Causes has 4.2K ratings behind it against 141, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Causes's written reviews are positive against 41% of Congress Vote Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Causes ships an update every 5 weeks, Congress Vote Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Causes versus Congress Vote Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCausesCongress Vote Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.2K ratings) — better4.3 (141 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews41.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.2K — better141
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB119 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCountable CorpMorgan Zellers

Customer experience

Causes

All ratings4,218 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral15.6%
Negative55.8%

Congress Vote Tracker

All ratings96 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative52.9%

Bugs and requests

Causes

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Endless login loops
  • Inability to contact representatives
  • Crashing and freezing issues
  • Incorrect district assignments

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to see representatives' voting history
  • Option to rotate device for better typing
  • Improved navigation and user experience
  • More balanced and objective content curation

Congress Vote Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Causes

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Congress Vote Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Donate$1.99
  • Alternate App Icons$3.99

Questions

Is Causes free?
Causes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Congress Vote Tracker free?
Congress Vote Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Causes or Congress Vote Tracker?
Causes is rated higher. Causes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Congress Vote Tracker averages 4.3 from 141 ratings.
Do Causes or Congress Vote Tracker have ads?
Neither Causes nor Congress Vote Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Causes or Congress Vote Tracker?
Causes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Congress Vote Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Causes was updated on November 6, 2026 and Congress Vote Tracker on November 7, 2026.

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