Fastcase vs AI Law App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fastcase
Access a comprehensive, free mobile law library containing cases and statutes from all 50 states and the federal government. Search by citation, keyword, or browse statute collections with smart search technology for relevant results. Save favorites and research history for on-the-go legal research.
- Free searchable library of US cases and statutes
- Keyword, natural language, and citation search
- Browse or search statutes
- Smart search technology for relevant results
- Save favorite documents
- Integrated research history
- Updated daily
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Fastcase for the iPhone/iPad is a free legal research application, putting the American law library in the palm of your hand. Fastcase contains cases and statutes from all 50 states and from the federal government. You can search by citation, keyword (in Boolean or natural language), or browse statute collections. FEATURES: - Free, searchable library of American cases and statutes - Keyword (Boolean), natural language, and citation search - Browse or search statutes - Most relevant results first - Customizable, sortable search results - Search results automatically display number of citing cases - Jump right to most relevant paragraph of any case or statute - Integrated research history - Save favorite documents for use later - Updated daily Fastcase for the iPhone has won the prestigious American Association of Law Libraries New Product of the Year Award, and the iPad app includes great new features that take advantage of the larger screen area. Now you can view search results in a side panel while reading a document, enjoy portrait or landscape views, and see multiple levels of statute outline views. Fastcase for the iPhone/iPad also uses smart search technology from Fastcase’s fully-featured Web-based legal research application, which allows you to sort the most relevant results to the top of the list, customize and re-sort search results, and integrate citation analysis tools right into the results list. This application is free, but you’ll need to register an account so that you can save favorites and your own customized search history. There are tons of customizable features, so the more you use the Fastcase app, the better it fits you! Fastcase’s desktop application (www.fastcase.com) is widely considered the smartest alternative for legal research – allowing visual mapping of search results, dual-column printing, and more complete citation analysis and sorting tools. Fastcase was founded in 1999 and has hundreds of thousands of subscribers from around the world. Fastcase for the iPhone/iPad is the world’s largest free mobile law library. Happy searching! WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING: "The short version of my review is this: I was impressed. The app is easy to use and produces lightning-fast results. . . . For legal research on the go, at any time, and for zero cost, this is a must-have for any lawyer with an iPhone." - Bob Ambrogi, Law.com "The Fastcase iPhone app is an extremely solid app which probably won't be dethroned as the king of mobile legal research anytime soon." - Joshua Auriemma, LegalGeekery.com "The largest free law library available on the iPhone. . . . This is a surprisingly robust legal research tool that will allow its users to find cases and statutes wherever they are, whenever they want, all for free." - Bob Ambrogi "Will it be long before students are required to purchase iPhones for law school in addition to, or instead of, laptops?" - James B. Levy, Legal Writing Professor Blog "The Legal Universe At Your Fingertips, For Free!" - Brad Bogan, Fifth Circuit Blog 2010 Winner, New Product of the Year Award, American Association of Law Libraries
AI Law App
Get instant, chat-style legal assistance on various topics like family, immigration, and corporate law. This app uses AI trained on a vast legal database to provide easy-to-understand answers and save your conversation history.
- AI-powered legal chatbot
- Comprehensive legal categories
- Chat-style interface
- Saved chat history
- User-friendly design
- FAQ section
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Introducing AI Legal Companion, the most advanced and user-friendly mobile application designed to provide you with instant, chat-style legal assistance right at your fingertips. Whether you have questions about family law, immigration, corporate law, international law, or any other legal category, our cutting-edge AI technology is here to help. With AI Legal Companion, you can ask our intelligent chatbot any legal question, and it will provide you with an easy-to-understand answer. Our AI has been trained on a vast database of legal knowledge, ensuring that you receive the most up-to-date and reliable information available. Features: Chat-style interface: Engage in a natural, conversational way with our AI legal assistant, making it easy for you to ask questions and receive answers. Comprehensive legal categories: Get help with a wide range of legal topics, including family law, immigration, corporate law, international law, and many more. FAQ section: Browse through a list of frequently asked questions and select the ones you need answers to. Our AI will provide you with instant, chat-style responses. Chat history: All your previous conversations with the AI are securely saved, allowing you to refer back to earlier advice whenever you need it. User-friendly interface: Our app is designed with simplicity in mind, making it easy for anyone to navigate and find the legal assistance they need. Please note that while our AI Legal Companion provides helpful information and guidance, it is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney for your specific legal needs. Download AI Legal Companion today and experience the future of legal assistance. With our app, you'll have a wealth of legal knowledge and support available 24/7, empowering you to make informed decisions and navigate the complexities of the legal world with confidence. If there are questions, please contact us at support@eastfrisiallc.com Privacy Policy: https://www.eastfrisiallc.com/privacy-ailawcoach Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AI Law App at 4.5 against Fastcase's 2.4. Fastcase's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. AI Law App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Fastcase asks for nothing beyond the download.
AI Law App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 81 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Fastcase's written reviews are positive against 33% of AI Law App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Fastcase | AI Law App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (74 ratings) | 4.5 (81 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 74 | 81 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Fastcase | East Frisia LLC |
Customer experience
Fastcase
AI Law App
Bugs and requests
Fastcase
Reported bugs
19 issues- App crashes without warning
- App won't load search results (pinwheel)
- XML parsing errors
- App crashes randomly after a few minutes
- Frequent logouts requiring re-login
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- App hasn't been updated in years
- Search functionality is broken
- Inability to save preferences
- Random crashes leading to lost work
- Certificate errors preventing login
- App freezes at login screen
- Incompatibility with older iOS versions
- App crashes immediately after login on older iPads
- App freezes unexpectedly during research
- App hangs indefinitely on iOS 8
- App shuts down completely on login
- Login issues: "GO" key workaround needed
- Password recovery not available
- App crashes after 30 seconds of being open
Requested features
15 requests- Fix the app to stop crashing
- Update the app regularly
- Fix XML parsing errors
- Improve user-friendliness
- Allow saving preferences
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- Fix login issues
- Add a Shepardize feature
- Update outdated statutes and case law
- Fix search functionality
- Improve mobile website experience
- Add password recovery option
- Fix certificate errors
- Allow saving search files
- Add voice input options
- Add a dark mode option
AI Law App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Fastcase
No in-app purchases
AI Law App
- Premium Plan - Weekly$5.997 Days
- Premium Plan - Half-Yearly$22.996 Months
- Premium Plan - Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year







