If you can't make it to the convention, the CNN-TIME Convention Floor Pass app can give you the inside scoop. The app features 24/7 breaking news updates and alerts, daily analysis and commentary, exclusive early access to CNN-TIME polls, photos and video from CNN and TIME journalists on the ground at both conventions.

The National Journal's app called Re:Con offers news, detailed daily schedules, including some of the sought-after parties, links to important information about Tampa and Charlotte and more behind the scenes photos.