A Starting Point

Name: A Starting Point
Rating: 4.8712873 (533 reviews)
Author: A Starting Point LLC

By: A Starting Point LLC

ASP is a civic engagement app helping voters better understand current issues.

Features & Capabilities

A Starting Point is a civic engagement Chrome extension designed to inform voters by presenting bipartisan perspectives on important policy issues. Featuring concise, under-two-minute segments from elected officials and policy experts, the app encourages a well-rounded understanding of current political topics. It helps users access diverse viewpoints without affiliation or endorsement from any government body. The platform prioritizes user privacy and transparency and draws its content directly from contributors actively involved in shaping policy. Perfect for voters seeking balanced and succinct political insights, A Starting Point promotes an informed electorate.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

3.1.0 Last updated: 2024-08-27

Version code:

115

Creation date:

2020-05-28

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Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.REORDER_TASKS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

38.26MB

Email:

in*****@astartingpoint.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 332,187 ▼ 1,043

Other platforms

A Starting Point (v2.2.21)

4.90

(757)

For Developers

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Developed by:

A Starting Point LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.astartingpoint.chapterone

Email:

in*****@astartingpoint.com

Website:

https://www.astartingpoint.com/

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app for its unbiased, clear, and ad-free presentation of political information directly from officials, making it easier to understand multiple viewpoints and stay informed. However, common criticisms include missing community interaction features, limited video playback controls, occasional issues with representative lookup, lack of dark mode, and restricted political party coverage. Overall, the app is seen as a valuable, straightforward tool for political education but could benefit from usability and feature enhancements.

Pros

Provides unbiased political information from multiple political perspectives (left, right, center).
Allows users to hear directly from elected officials without media bias.
Easy to navigate with a clear and concise presentation of political issues.
No ads, making for an unobtrusive user experience.
Encourages informed and engaged voting by simplifying complex political topics.

Cons

Lack of community features such as comments, profiles, and message boards.
Some navigation and video playback issues: no pause, no full-screen, no captions or subtitles.
Limited functionality with locating representatives and contacting them, sometimes not working reliably.
Lack of aesthetic options such as dark mode, which causes eye strain in low light environments.
Limited inclusion of politicians beyond major parties; users desire more diversity in political representation.

Recent reviews

It's a wonderful app, top to bottom. It clearly and concisely boils down the news to its, well to its starting point. Bonus: No ads! I removed a star for simple aesthetic and functional reasons - which I would hope to see addressed in a future update. 1) Dark Mode Compatibility requested. As it is, the app is white and very bright on my already darkened screen. 2) There were a few videos I watched with the CC on that also had in-video captions which made focusing on the speaker a bit harder.

Me*****, 2022-01-04

This is a great app for staying informed without the political drama. It's easy to navigate and it's a wealth of information at your fingertips. You get views right left and center! I highly recommend this app!