RECAP Uploader vs CourtWatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RECAP Uploader
This application allows users to upload legal documents to the RECAP system, which is compatible with ECF logins. It ensures that documents from sealed cases are not uploaded, providing a secure and compliant way to manage legal filings.
- ECF login compatibility
- Secure document uploading
- Excludes sealed case documents
- Free to use
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RECAP is compatible with ECF logins and will not upload documents from sealed cases. Learn more at https://free.law/recap/
CourtWatch
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CourtWatch keeps watch on court cases so you don't have to. Track any case in the federal court system by case number or party name. CourtWatch checks every tracked case daily and alerts you the moment something changes — a new filing, a status change, a judge reassignment. No more calling clerks, no more refreshing court websites, no more surprises. WHAT YOU GET • Search federal courts nationwide by case number or party name • A clear case page: court, judge, status, parties, and filing history • Daily automatic monitoring of every case you track • Push alerts when anything changes, with a full change timeline • Sign in with just your email — no passwords WHO IT'S FOR • Defendants and litigants staying on top of their own case • Families tracking a loved one's case • Victims keeping informed about an offender's case • Bail bondsmen and defense attorneys watching a client roster (Professional plan: twice-daily checks) FREE AND PREMIUM The free plan tracks one case. Premium unlocks unlimited cases and instant full-detail change alerts ($4.99/month or $39.99/year). Professional adds twice-daily monitoring for high-volume caseloads ($49.99/month). Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled in your App Store settings. Coverage today is the U.S. federal court system; state and county courts are coming. Court data may lag official records. CourtWatch provides courtesy notifications, not legal notices, and is not legal advice — always confirm important dates with the court. Terms of Use (EULA): https://radiuswatch.github.io/courtwatch-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://radiuswatch.github.io/courtwatch-legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RECAP Uploader at none against CourtWatch's 3. RECAP Uploader also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CourtWatch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RECAP Uploader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RECAP Uploader | CourtWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Free Law Project | JOSEPH TOWNSEL |
In-app purchases
RECAP Uploader
No in-app purchases
CourtWatch
- Premium$4.991 Month
- Premium (Annual)$39.991 Year
- Professional$49.991 Month
Questions
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