Comparison

Sword And Scale vs Law Nerd

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

Head to head
About

Sword And Scale

Explore real criminal cases and the justice system's response through in-depth podcast episodes. Features 911 calls, court testimonies, and interviews for a comprehensive look at each story. Receive notifications for new episode releases.

Highlights
  • Real criminal case explorations
  • Justice system analysis
  • 911 call recordings
  • Court testimonies
  • Interviews
  • New episode notifications
Features
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Discover the world of true crime with Sword and Scale, a podcast exploring real criminal cases and the justice system's response. Each episode features 911 calls, court testimonies, and interviews that offer a thorough, multi-angle look at each story. Stay informed with new episode notifications as they drop. Explore more at our website: https://www.swordandscale.com/ Privacy Policy: https://www.swordandscale.com/privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions: https://www.swordandscale.com/terms-and-conditions/

About

Law Nerd

Stay informed and engaged with real-time updates on livestreams and legal news. This app connects a global community, ensuring you never miss important announcements or content from your favorite legal personality. Enjoy a user-friendly experience with seamless calendar integration.

Highlights
  • Real-time livestream notifications
  • Global community access
  • Intuitive user interface
  • One-tap calendar integration
  • Event-specific community spaces (coming soon)
Features
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Hey, Law Nerds! You asked for an app, and we heard you loud and clear. So we built one just for us! Introducing the Law Nerd App – never miss a livestream again! #WeLiveHereNow and it's time to bring our global community together. Designed specifically for our ever-growing community of law nerds, this app will keep you informed, engaged, and always in the loop. Are you tired of missing out on last-minute livestream updates, verdicts, and prime-time TV appearances? Worry no more, because the Law Nerd App has your back! Features: 1. Push Notifications: Stay in the loop with real-time push notifications for livestreams. If something wild goes down in court, we’ll be able to easily reach you so you don’t miss it! You'll be the first to know when Emily goes live, so you can tune in and get your legal fix of Law Nerd Love. 2. Global Availability: Finally, our international community is brought together! The Law Nerd App is available worldwide, so law nerds from every corner of the globe can stay connected and informed. We’re so excited to bring you all under one roof! 3. User-Friendly Interface: Navigating the Law Nerd Live App is a breeze, thanks to its clean and intuitive design. You'll find all your favorite Emily D. Baker content at your fingertips – no law degree required! **Coming soon** Law Nerd Meetups: When Emily attends an event LIVE, she'll be able to create a space just for attendees of the event to connect! This will be a game-changer for the Law Nerd community. From YouTube Conferences to BravoCon, to special events— we’re looking forward to seeing our community in person. One-Tap Calendar Integration: Sync the calendar on your phone with the Law Nerd App and you’ll never have to worry about time zones again! Whether it's a scheduled livestream or a pop-up session, subscribing to the calendar integration will allow you to see how Emily’s programming fits within your day! So, what are you waiting for? Download the Law Nerd App today and make sure you're always in the know, up-to-date, and ready to ride with us! See you on the inside! -- Terms of Use: mn.co/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Sword And Scale4 screens
Law Nerd3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sword And Scale at 6.7K against Law Nerd's 315. Sword And Scale also leads on chart position (#100 vs unranked). Law Nerd's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 70%). On price, rating, 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. Sword And Scale sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Law Nerd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Sword And Scale against 4.8 for Law Nerd. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword And Scale has 6.7K ratings behind it against 315, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Sword And Scale's written reviews are positive against 82% of Law Nerd's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sword And Scale ships an update fortnightly, Law Nerd weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Sword And Scale versus Law Nerd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSword And ScaleLaw Nerd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.7K ratings) — better4.8 (315 ratings)
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.7K — better315
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#100 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB132 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperIncongruity, LLCBaker Media, LLC

Customer experience

Sword And Scale

All ratings6,733 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative25.2%

Law Nerd

All ratings314 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative10.9%

User reviews

Sword And Scale

From 6.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent app
  • 👍 Convenient and easy to use
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💎 High-quality content
  • 🎨 Great graphics and layout

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 High data usage
  • 🔒 Login and account issues
  • 📥 Offline listening problems
  • 🔀 Lack of episode progress tracking

Law Nerd

From 315 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable and timely push notifications
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 📱 Centralized hub for all content in one place
  • 💬 Supportive community (Law Nerd Lounge)
  • 🎯 Customizable notification preferences

Room to improve

  • 🎨 UI/UX feels overcomplicated or awkward for some users
  • 🔒 Requires excessive personal information for signup
  • 📵 Accessibility issues for visually impaired users
  • ⚠️ Privacy concerns regarding data collection and marketing emails
  • 🐛 Delayed notifications in some instances

Bugs and requests

Sword And Scale

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Subscription validation issues
  • Inconsistent episode downloads
  • Playback menu navigation problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Variable playback speed
  • Ability to filter played episodes
  • Automatic pause during GPS directions
  • Improved search functionality

Law Nerd

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch (shows 'Label' with spinning circle)
  • Delayed push notifications
  • Apple Watch notifications show only dismiss button, no read/view option
  • Inconsistent notification delivery
  • Landing page navigation feels unintuitive

Requested features

7 requests
  • Voice over accessibility support for blind users
  • Calendar view showing Members Only events and blackout dates
  • Ongoing live chat functionality after streams end
  • Sponsorship deals with descriptions and promo codes
  • Apple Watch WatchOS 10+ compatibility with message viewing
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  • Traditional social media-style feed/homepage
  • Alternative signup method without requiring real name or social media accounts

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Sword And Scale

Subscriptions14
  • +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER$9.991 Month
  • +BONUS LEVEL SUPPORTER$9.991 Month
  • BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • BONUS LEVEL SUPPORTER1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Bonus Supporter$9.991 Month
  • +ADVANCED LEVEL SUPPORTER$14.991 Month
  • Super Supporter$19.991 Month
  • +HARDCORE LEVEL SUPPORTER$24.991 Month
  • VIP Supporter$29.991 Month
  • BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER (Yearly)1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER (Yearly)$99.991 Year
  • +BONUS LEVEL(Yearly)$99.991 Year
  • Bonus Supporter$99.991 Year
  • Super Supporter$199.991 Year
One-time2
  • +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER$4.99
  • +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER$49.99
2 purchases

Law Nerd

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$108.991 Year

Questions

Is Sword And Scale free?
Sword And Scale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Law Nerd free?
Law Nerd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sword And Scale or Law Nerd?
Sword And Scale is rated higher. Sword And Scale averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Law Nerd averages 4.8 from 315 ratings.
Do Sword And Scale or Law Nerd have ads?
Neither Sword And Scale nor Law Nerd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sword And Scale or Law Nerd?
Sword And Scale ships an update fortnightly, and Law Nerd weekly. Most recently, Sword And Scale was updated on October 27, 2026 and Law Nerd on October 25, 2026.

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