Comparison

Hamster Soup 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

Hamster Soup

This app is for superfans of the reality TV show Big Brother. It caters to viewers who are deeply engaged with the show's details, live feeds, and social media updates.

Highlights
  • Superfan engagement
  • Live feed monitoring
  • Social media alerts
  • Show detail obsession
Features
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Are you a fan of Big Brother? No wait, are you OBSESSED with Big Brother? Do you get social media alerts every time Julie Chen posts? Do you have an uncontrollable urge to pay attention to how long people brush their teeth and who washes their hands after... you know? Do you schedule your kids' summer sports around your ability to watch live eviction shows? Do you catch yourself sneaking a peek at the live feeds while at the dinner table, at work during your day job, maybe even during church? Then do we have the app for you!

About

Law Nerd

Stay informed about live legal discussions and updates with real-time notifications. Connect with a global community and easily integrate event schedules into your calendar. This app offers a user-friendly way to access content and never miss important legal news.

Highlights
  • Real-time push notifications for livestreams
  • Global availability for international users
  • User-friendly and intuitive interface
  • One-tap calendar integration for scheduling
  • Future: In-app event meetups
  • Centralized content hub
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

Hamster Soup4 screens
Law Nerd3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Law Nerd at 82% against Hamster Soup's 33%. Law Nerd also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (317 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hamster Soup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

Law Nerd holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Law Nerd has 317 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Hamster Soup's written reviews are positive against 82% of Law Nerd's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hamster Soup ships an update every 2 weeks, Law Nerd weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hamster Soup versus Law Nerd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamster SoupLaw Nerd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.8 (317 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4317 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB133 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperMutant SoupBaker Media, LLC

Customer experience

Hamster Soup

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

Law Nerd

All ratings317 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative10.9%

Bugs and requests

Hamster Soup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 2 more
  • Traditional social media-style feed/homepage
  • Alternative signup method without requiring real name or social media accounts

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hamster Soup

One-time1
  • Season 28$1.99
2 purchases

Law Nerd

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

Questions

Is Hamster Soup free?
Hamster Soup 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, Hamster Soup or Law Nerd?
Law Nerd is rated higher. Hamster Soup averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Law Nerd averages 4.8 from 317 ratings.
Do Hamster Soup or Law Nerd have ads?
Neither Hamster Soup nor Law Nerd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hamster Soup or Law Nerd?
Hamster Soup ships an update every 2 weeks, and Law Nerd weekly. Most recently, Hamster Soup was updated on November 3, 2026 and Law Nerd on November 7, 2026.

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