UPDATE THE APP
You charge over $50 for this app. It is nothing more than a digital version of the dictionary. You get this price because law students pay exorbitant prices for every other book that they buy anyways. Update it for the iPhone X, so that I can ACTUALLY SEE what I paid for.
Needs to have page numbers
I’m physically disabled, and unable to use the print version. Citations require you to include page numbers.
I’ll revise my review if page numbers are re-added.
I’ll revise my review if page numbers are re-added.
Bring back page numbers
I agree with all the others that page numbers need to be included for each definition like in the 9th edition. It is impossible to cite without the page number. I will revise my rating once this has been done.
App needs updating!
Great app because it keeps me from lugging around a huge dictionary however the app does not support the split screen functionality of iOS 11 which is a huge let down and inter-fears with some of my study habits 😒 Please fix this issue as soon as possible. I would love to give this app a 5 star rating.
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Good Try, But...
So what you have here is simple enough- a digital version of the already indispensable Black's Law Dictionary. Functions with ease- searches are a snap, and often feature links to related or alternative terms. The pronunciation guide is exceptionally useful.
All said and done, you've got a near five star app that's missing a few features- unfortunately most of them are rather severe oversights for a professional, especially considering this app comes with a $55 price tag.
• The app possesses absolutely no ability to adjust brightness in app. In darker settings, this app is blindingly white. Most reading oriented apps (Kindle, Nook, iBooks) have long since included such a feature.
• Physical page numbers for definitions, while not necessary, would be extremely useful for citation.
• One piece of extremely crucial information that is omitted from the Black's Law Dictionary product line as a whole, but which could have easily been implemented here is which volume of Black's a given definition originates from.
• The app doesn't synch bookmarks and history across devices. Not the most pressing issue, but it would have been helpful.
• On a side note, the app icon is atrocious.
All said and done, you've got a near five star app that's missing a few features- unfortunately most of them are rather severe oversights for a professional, especially considering this app comes with a $55 price tag.
• The app possesses absolutely no ability to adjust brightness in app. In darker settings, this app is blindingly white. Most reading oriented apps (Kindle, Nook, iBooks) have long since included such a feature.
• Physical page numbers for definitions, while not necessary, would be extremely useful for citation.
• One piece of extremely crucial information that is omitted from the Black's Law Dictionary product line as a whole, but which could have easily been implemented here is which volume of Black's a given definition originates from.
• The app doesn't synch bookmarks and history across devices. Not the most pressing issue, but it would have been helpful.
• On a side note, the app icon is atrocious.
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Great Resource but Needs Improvement
As a 1L, this app is a necessary tool. I like the convenience of not having to carry around yet another heavy book. I tried to get by with my Black's pocket dictionary but it just wasn't cutting it. When on my computer, it is easy enough to use Black's Law Dictionary via Westlaw. The app comes in handy when I am reading casebooks and not sitting in front of my Mac. I have to agree with another reviewer who mentioned that it would be great to have the page numbers included so that we can easily cite to it. That would definitely add to the value of this app as it is already the most money I have ever spent on a single app.
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Wonderful!
Easy to use, a great upgrade over the 9th edition app.
Where's the page #?
I really need to cite the page numbers. I actually use the app in practice. The 9th edition app had page numbers, where are they here?
