Comparison

California Penal Code (LawStack Series) vs California Laws (CA Code)

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

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About

California Penal Code (LawStack Series)

Access the complete California Penal Code offline. Features include custom bookmarks, highlighting, notes, and full-text search. Share sections with colleagues. A free trial is available, with full access unlocked via in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Complete offline access
  • Custom bookmarks and highlighting
  • Full-text search
  • Email and share content
  • Includes all tables and images
Features
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LawStack's California Penal Code in your pocket. Leave the heavy book at home. You should buy this app now. • Free trial. Available thereafter through in-app purchase. • Complete offline access. • All tables and images included. • Add custom bookmarks, highlighting, and notes. • Full-text search and other advanced search options. • Email and share sections or selected content with colleagues. Contents: • TITLE OF THE ACT • PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS • Part 1 - OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS • Part 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE • Part 3 - OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY • Part 4 - PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS • Part 5 - PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL Comments or questions? Email us at support@lawstack.com. ************************************ Disclaimer: The information in this app is not intended to replace official versions, is subject to revision, and should not be considered legal advice. Tekk Innovations LLC presents this information without warranties, express or implied, regarding accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. In addition, this disclaimer may change at anytime. When necessary, consult primary source material.

About

California Laws (CA Code)

Access the complete California State Codes and Statutes with offline functionality. Create custom notes, bookmarks, and easily share articles via email. Stay updated with the latest legal titles for your studies or professional needs.

Highlights
  • Offline access to state codes
  • Custom notes and highlighting
  • Customized bookmarks
  • Emailing of articles
  • Quick search functionality
  • On-time updates for titles
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Complete list of latest titles with on time updates Features: - Complete offline access - No need of Internet Connection nor any Printed books - Custom notes & highlighting text - Customized bookmarks & Air Print - Emailing of any article - Quick search - Suitable for all working / studying / interested in law Here are the details on our subscription offers - Annual Subscription $9.99, with on time updates for the updated titles. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. - Privacy Policy and Terms of Use - https://s3.amazonaws.com/tvn-labs/policy_tvn.html

Screenshots

California Penal Code (LawStack Series)4 screens
California Laws (CA Code)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: California Laws (CA Code) at 4.7 against California Penal Code (LawStack Series)'s 2.0. California Laws (CA Code) also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 1) and review sentiment (56% vs 43%). California Penal Code (LawStack Series)'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. California Penal Code (LawStack Series) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and California Laws (CA Code) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

California Laws (CA Code) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: California Laws (CA Code) has 206 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of California Penal Code (LawStack Series)'s written reviews are positive against 56% of California Laws (CA Code)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

California Penal Code (LawStack Series) ships an update every 2 months, California Laws (CA Code) every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
California Penal Code (LawStack Series) versus California Laws (CA Code): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalifornia Penal Code (LawStack Series)California Laws (CA Code)
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (206 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1206 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTekk Innovations LLCNirmala T V

Customer experience

California Penal Code (LawStack Series)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral23.8%
Negative33.3%

California Laws (CA Code)

All ratings206 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

California Penal Code (LawStack Series)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

California Laws (CA Code)

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Cannot open anything
  • App will not update and does not work
  • App failed again after customer support intervention
  • Buttons are not working
  • Non-free codes are not available
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  • Purchased item did not work
  • Purchasing app still shows advertisements
  • Accidentally tapping ads launches to a new page
  • App stopped working after spending money
  • Formatting errors in recent update
  • Bookmarked code titles do not correspond to actual codes
  • Missing codes
  • Miscellaneous characters throughout code books
  • App asks for money again on a new device for previously purchased content

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add code section numbers when opening areas of law
  • Improve navigation to specific code sections
  • Make app universal for purchased content across devices
  • Include all CA codes in the base app
  • Provide customer service and support
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  • Fix formatting errors
  • Implement clickable links for referenced code sections
  • Make purchased content permanent and updates free
  • Remove advertisements after purchase

In-app purchases

1 purchases

California Penal Code (LawStack Series)

One-time1
  • CA Penal - 1 Year$29.99
10 purchases

California Laws (CA Code)

Subscriptions1
  • Activate to full version$9.991 Year
One-time9
  • CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDUREFree
  • EVIDENCE CODEFree
  • FAMILY CODEFree
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  • HEALTH AND SAFETY CODEFree
  • LABOR CODEFree
  • PENAL CODEFree
  • VEHICLE CODEFree
  • Download Latest TitlesFree
  • Yearly: Activate all 29 Titles at once$0.99

Questions

Is California Penal Code (LawStack Series) free?
California Penal Code (LawStack Series) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is California Laws (CA Code) free?
California Laws (CA Code) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, California Penal Code (LawStack Series) or California Laws (CA Code)?
California Laws (CA Code) is rated higher. California Penal Code (LawStack Series) averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while California Laws (CA Code) averages 4.7 from 206 ratings.
Do California Penal Code (LawStack Series) or California Laws (CA Code) have ads?
Neither California Penal Code (LawStack Series) nor California Laws (CA Code) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, California Penal Code (LawStack Series) or California Laws (CA Code)?
California Penal Code (LawStack Series) ships an update every 2 months, and California Laws (CA Code) every 3 months. Most recently, California Penal Code (LawStack Series) was updated on October 17, 2026 and California Laws (CA Code) on October 17, 2026.

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