# Executive Command

> Do you have what it takes to be the President of the United States of America?

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.filament.icivics.executivecommand](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.filament.icivics.executivecommand)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.filament.icivics.executivecommand`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** iCivics
- **Category:** GAME\_EDUCATIONAL
- **Downloads:** 1,151,494
- **Rating:** 3.83 / 5 (8,865 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-09
- **First published:** 2016-10-31
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 141 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.filament.icivics.executivecommand)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.icivics.org/privacy-policy](https://www.icivics.org/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Executive Command** lets you step into the role of President of the United States for a four-year term. This engaging simulation challenges you to set and pursue your presidential agenda while handling real-time issues like legislation, diplomacy, and military decisions.

With over 3.5 million plays on iCivics.org, this updated version features new war scenarios, more bills for review, additional presidential avatars, and a Secretary of State assistant to aid in diplomacy. Players can sign up for iCivics accounts to earn Impact Points and unlock achievements. Ideal for educators, Executive Command helps students explore the executive branch's structure and the multiple roles of the president, including commander in chief and chief executive. Discover how it feels to lead the US and balance domestic and foreign responsibilities in this immersive educational game.

## Rankings

- #62,950 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`

## Review summary

Reviewers consistently praise Executive Command for its educational, kid-friendly approach to politics, engaging gameplay, and the absence of ads. The top pros are its educational value, ease of use for kids, and the way it simulates presidential actions. The most frequent negatives are that the game is short and easy with limited depth, plus issues with accessibility and login gating, and a desire for more content and updates. Some users also feel the game can be confusing or lacks nuanced strategy, with a few viewing it as indoctrinating. Overall, it's an educational experience that would benefit from expansion and polish.

### Pros

- Educational and kid-friendly design that makes learning about politics fun.
- Engaging, unique gameplay that users describe as addictive and enjoyable.
- No ads or paywalls, offering a clean, free-to-play experience.
- Covers practical presidential actions (signing bills, executive decisions) in an approachable way.
- Easy to pick up and accessible for kids.

### Cons

- Too short and easy with limited depth, and gameplay can feel repetitive.
- Accessibility issues: gating to students/teachers and login problems can impede play.
- Lack of strategic depth and nuanced decision-making; some feel it lacks complexity compared to other political games.
- Desire for more content/updates: more ministers, scenarios, longer games.
- Some players find the UI/mechanics confusing or feel the game can come across as indoctrinating.

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