Comparison

OYEZ vs 1L

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

Head to head
About

OYEZ

Access comprehensive legal information, including Supreme Court cases and a lawyer directory. Customize your view to focus on specific areas of law, and enjoy flexible audio playback options with synchronized transcripts. Stay updated with regular case additions.

Highlights
  • Supreme Court case information
  • Justia Lawyer Directory
  • Annotated US Constitution
  • Customizable case collections
  • Streaming and downloadable audio
  • Synchronized transcripts
Features
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-- Oyez provides all the information available on the Oyez website plus the Justia Lawyer Directory & Annotated US Constitution in a conveniently package form for mobile users. -- Oyez can focus their attention to the portion of the Supreme Court’s work that most interests them. For example, a student studying constitutional law could limit the app to only those cases that would be found in any casebook or textbook. Practitioners interested in bankruptcy cases could create a collection that identifies only cases bearing on bankruptcy issues. The choice remains entirely with the user. --Users can choose between streaming or downloading audio. Streaming provides immediate access to our synchronized audio and transcripts over cellular or WiFi networks. It is robust: You can pause and pick up hours later at the same point in the audio. Downloading allows storage and later playback. We recommend its use over wifi eliminating data charges. --We have improved design and logic, including a brief tutorial to instruct old and new users on the features and functionality in the app. —Oyez will be updated regularly to account for new and old case descriptions and as the Court adds new cases to its docket.

About

1L

This app provides comprehensive study materials for first-year law students. Access audio lectures, outlines, practice questions, and case briefs for all core subjects. Learn from renowned law professors and prepare for class with interactive tools.

Highlights
  • Audio lectures by legendary law professors
  • Black-letter law outlines
  • Emanuel® Law in a Flash flashcards
  • Casenote Legal Briefs
  • Multiple choice practice questions
  • Practice essay questions
Features
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Ace your first year of law school stress-free! Created by the same Harvard Law School alumni behind BarMax Bar Review and LSATMax LSAT Prep, 1L is the pioneer in first year law school supplements on mobile. Access audio lectures, black-letter law outlines, multiple-choice questions, practice essays, Emanuel Law in a Flash and Casenote Legal Briefs for every single first year subject. • Civil Procedure • Constitutional Law • Contracts • Criminal Law • Torts • Real Property $1150+ worth of law school supplements for only $24.99/month (app comes with a 7-day free trial. Free trial is for new customers only, subscription will automatically renew until canceled). Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current billing period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Features include: LEARN FROM LEGENDS Master the black-letter law with audio lectures by legendary law professors including: • Arthur Miller (Civ Pro) • Noah Feldman (Con Law) • Charles Fried (Contracts) • Ronald Sullivan (Crimes) • Jonathan Zittrain (Torts) EMANUEL® LAW IN A FLASH Study anytime, anywhere with Emanuel® Law in a Flash comprehensive flash card set. CASENOTE LEGAL BRIEFS Prepare for class discussion with Casenote Legal Briefs, the most popular and trusted case brief series. MULTIPLE CHOICE PRACTICE Multiple choice questions with answer explanations. PRACTICE ESSAYS Work on issue spotting and analysis with sample essay questions. For more information on the in-app subscription you can view our privacy policy here https://testmaxprep.com/policies/privacy or our terms of service https://testmaxprep.com/policies/terms

Screenshots

OYEZ4 screens
1L4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 1L at 4.7 against OYEZ's 3.8. 1L also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). OYEZ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support 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. 1L sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month. OYEZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1L holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 166 and 336 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of OYEZ's written reviews are positive against 58% of 1L's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OYEZ ships an update every 3 months, 1L every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OYEZ versus 1L: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOYEZ1L
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (166 ratings)4.7 (336 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews57.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings166336 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB88 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJustia Inc.TestMax, Inc.

Customer experience

OYEZ

All ratings166 ratings
Positive69.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative25.3%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.8%
Negative37.2%

1L

All ratings314 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

OYEZ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

1L

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes after 10 seconds
  • App crashes every time tried
  • App always crashes
  • App crashes immediately and will not open
  • App crashes before first flashcard is displayed
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  • App freezes
  • App crashes when opening flashcard set or outline
  • Lectures often unplayable
  • Login requires Apple ID confirmation every time
  • Swiping left and right in MCQs has issues
  • Seeing correct answer after finishing MCQs has issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow MCQs per area again
  • Fix update that includes all questions
  • Develop more difficult questions
  • Fix glitches in multiple choice section
  • Offer month-to-month payment option
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  • Allow computer access
  • Provide clearer cancellation instructions

In-app purchases

None

OYEZ

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

1L

Subscriptions1
  • BarMax 1L7 Days trial$24.991 Month

Questions

Is OYEZ free?
OYEZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1L free?
1L is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OYEZ or 1L?
1L is rated higher. OYEZ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while 1L averages 4.7 from 336 ratings.
Do OYEZ or 1L have ads?
1L shows ads; OYEZ does not.
Which is updated more often, OYEZ or 1L?
OYEZ ships an update every 3 months, and 1L every 6 weeks. Most recently, OYEZ was updated on October 22, 2026 and 1L on October 21, 2026.

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