How is Ohio breaking? What's the current Electoral College math? Stay on top of all the election-day craziness with these apps for on-the-go political news.
Politico
Politico's fire hose of news and opinion can be tough to contain in a full browser, so the app would seem at risk of bursting at the seams. Instead, things might actually be more manageable here. Select the topics, blogs, and pundits you want to follow, set particular favorites to update automatically, and star articles to read later. Free, iOS, Android
WIRED Great balance of accessible wonkiness. Generous set of sharing options for every article.
TIRED No access to story comments. Android interface is rough.
__Rating: 9 out of 10__Politifact
Launch this truly nonpartisan app for a list of recent assertions from prominent figures, parties, and organizations. Each statement sits next a "Truth-o-Meter," whose needle moves from the green of truth to the yellows and reds of half-truths and lies. Blatant distortions push the needle to "pants on fire." It’s a great way to quickly see who’s fleecing you when. $1.99, iOS, Android
WIRED Tabs for recent news, people, and topics. Truth Index tracks average trustworthiness of political debate for the previous week.
TIRED Truth Index rarely hits positive territory.
__Rating: 8 out of 10__Real Clear Politics
If you asked a die-hard political junkie to create their perfect RSS feed, it would look like a less-polished version of RealClearPolitics.com, a bare-bones aggregator that provides an immediate and constantly updated snapshot of the nation’s political discourse. This mobile companion simplifies browsing with tabs for top stories, latest news, most read, and polls. Free, iOS
WIRED A one-stop political-news shop. Arrow keys for jumping between stories without returning to home screen.
TIRED Variety of sources means inconsistent experience from story to story.
__Rating: 8 out of 10__The Hill
This super wonky news app is filled with original reporting and makes its inside-the-Beltway focus clear right from the home screen, where there are only five labeled tags: News, Senate, House, Executive, and More. That last one takes you to subcategories like Business & Lobbying and topics such as transportation, health care, and defense. Free, iOS, Android
WIRED Save stories for off-line reading. Focused on original reporting.
TIRED When ads pop up, there’s very little room left for browsing headlines.
__Rating: 8 out of 10__Political Fury
If you can’t get enough of political arguments, debates, and partisan red meat, you’ll love this. The “editorials” aren’t up to high-school-newspaper quality, but they’re an afterthought anyway. The real fun is in the quiz showdowns. Once you've chosen your party affiliation, you can challenge users from the other side. First to correctly answer three questions on government and U.S. history wins. $1.99, iOS
WIRED Battle over real facts. Links to actual political articles.
TIRED Forums and editorials are filled with bottom feeders.
Rating: 6 out of 10