Comparison

Natural Syntax vs Hawaii Revised Statutes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Natural Syntax

This app enhances reading comprehension by subtly styling text to highlight parts of speech, similar to syntax highlighting in programming. It offers a native ePub reader with full text search and a discovery service for public domain books. Users can customize styling and themes for an improved reading experience.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for parts of speech
  • Native paginated ePub display
  • Full text search
  • Public domain book discovery
  • Customizable colors and styles
  • Multiple themes (Dark, Light, White)
Features
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As programmers read source code we passively absorb some of the meaning via syntax highlighting for the language. NaturalSyntax aims to do the same thing with natural human language, this will improve reading comprehension and understanding by passively absorbing the parts of speech via subtle styling of the text. Features: • Fully native paginated display of syntax highlighted parts of speech for ePub files • Full text book search • ePub parsed on demand for improved experience • Includes discovery service to download thousands of public domain books • Allows customization of colors and styles for each part of speech • Includes Dark, Light and White themes with different default colors • Allows you to turn on or off highlighting of each part of speech • Synchronizes preferences between all your devices • Uses system interface for interacting with your files • Does not collect or store any personal information Limitations: • Can only process English ePub files • Can only search for public domain books when signed into iCloud

About

Hawaii Revised Statutes

Access and reference Hawaii state laws with a comprehensive digital library. Features include offline access, full-text search, and customizable viewing options. Ideal for legal professionals and students needing quick access to statutes.

Highlights
  • Offline access to laws
  • Rich full-text search
  • Light/Dark Mode
  • Bookmarks
  • Highlights
  • Comprehensive statute library
Features
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Download and access Hawaii law. Reference built for lawyers, cops, judges, federal, bar exam, state laws for all jurisdictions with an ever-expanding library of laws, statutes, and regulatory information. INCLUDES: - Offline access - Rich full-text search - Light/Dark Mode - Bookmarks - Highlights --------------------------------------- Includes: Title 1: General Provisions Title 2: Elections Title 3: Legislature Title 4: State Organization and Administration, Generally Title 5: State Financial Administration Title 6: County Organization and Administration Title 7: Public Officers and Employees Title 8: Public Proceedings and Records Title 9: Public Property, Purchasing and Contracting Title 10: Public Safety and Internal Security Title 11: Agriculture and Animals Title 12: Conservation and Resources Title 13: Planning and Economic Development Title 14: Taxation Title 15: Transportation and Utilities Title 16: Intoxicating Liquor Title 17: Motor and Other Vehicles Title 18: Education Title 19: Health Title 20: Social Services Title 21: Labor and Industrial Relations Title 22: Banks and Financial Institutions Title 23: Corporations and Partnerships Title 23A: Other Business Entities Title 24: Insurance Title 25: Professions and Occupations Title 25A: General Business Provisions Title 26: Trade Regulation and Practice Title 27: Uniform Commercial Code Title 28: Property Title 29: Decedents' Estates Title 30: Guardians and Trustees Title 30A: Uniform Probate Code Title 31: Family Title 32: Courts and Court Officers Title 33: Evidence Title 34: Pleadings and Procedure Title 35: Appeal and Error Title 36: Civil Remedies and Defenses and Special Proceedings Title 37: Hawaii Penal Code Title 38: Procedural and Supplementary Provisions --------------------------------------- Subscriptions are charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions do not automatically renew. Disclaimer: The information that is presented in this app is not intended to replace the official versions and is subject to revisions and should not be considered legal advice. Information may not be the most recent version. Lyker Labs LLC presents this information without warranties or guarantees about the expressed or implied accuracy, and or but not limited to completeness. When necessary, consult official source material. https://getpocketlaw.com/terms

Screenshots

Natural Syntax4 screens
Hawaii Revised Statutes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hawaii Revised Statutes at 5.0 against Natural Syntax's 4.0. Hawaii Revised Statutes also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Natural Syntax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hawaii Revised Statutes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hawaii Revised Statutes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Natural Syntax ships an update every 12 months, Hawaii Revised Statutes every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Natural Syntax versus Hawaii Revised Statutes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNatural SyntaxHawaii Revised Statutes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB120 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJeremy BuchmanLyker Labs LLC

Customer experience

Natural Syntax

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Hawaii Revised Statutes

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Natural Syntax

One-time1
  • Color Customization$0.99
3 purchases

Hawaii Revised Statutes

One-time3
  • Hawaii Revised Statutes$4.99
  • Hawaii Revised Statutes$12.99
  • Hawaii Revised Statutes$44.99

Questions

Is Natural Syntax free?
Natural Syntax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hawaii Revised Statutes free?
Hawaii Revised Statutes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Natural Syntax or Hawaii Revised Statutes?
Hawaii Revised Statutes is rated higher. Natural Syntax averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hawaii Revised Statutes averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Natural Syntax or Hawaii Revised Statutes have ads?
Neither Natural Syntax nor Hawaii Revised Statutes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Natural Syntax or Hawaii Revised Statutes?
Natural Syntax ships an update every 12 months, and Hawaii Revised Statutes every 15 months. Most recently, Natural Syntax was updated on June 1, 2026 and Hawaii Revised Statutes on September 18, 2026.

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