# Sword And Scale vs Law Nerd

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sword And Scale | Law Nerd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-scale/id1505946105/reviews)** | [4.8 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/law-nerd/id6449983233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 315 |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 135 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Incongruity, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505946104) | [Baker Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691385667) |

## What reviewers say

### Sword And Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-scale/id1505946105)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER | $9.99 | per month |
| +BONUS LEVEL SUPPORTER | $9.99 | per month |
| BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER | $9.99 | per month |
| BONUS LEVEL SUPPORTER | $9.99 | per month |
| Bonus Supporter | $9.99 | per month |
| +ADVANCED LEVEL SUPPORTER | $14.99 | per month |
| Super Supporter | $19.99 | per month |
| +HARDCORE LEVEL SUPPORTER | $24.99 | per month |
| VIP Supporter | $29.99 | per month |
| BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| +BONUS LEVEL(Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Bonus Supporter | $99.99 | per year |
| Super Supporter | $199.99 | per year |
| +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER | $4.99 | one-time |
| +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Law Nerd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/law-nerd/id6449983233)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $108.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*