Comparison

MyCase vs LEX Reception

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

Head to head
About

MyCase

This app helps attorneys manage their legal practice efficiently from anywhere. It provides instant access to daily schedules, tasks, client messages, and case files, ensuring productivity on the go. Attorneys can create time entries, update documents, and stay synchronized with all practice changes.

Highlights
  • Daily schedule overview
  • Task management
  • Client messaging
  • Access case files
  • Create time entries
  • File synchronization
Features
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The fully redesigned MyCase Mobile App features simplified workflows, improved stability, and refined user experience to help attorneys on the move stay productive. Whether in the office, in court, or somewhere in between, the MyCase Mobile App provides attorneys with the ability to manage their practice efficiently, take advantage of every moment of their day, and keep up-to-date with critical changes to their caseload. The MyCase app allows you to: See your day, at a glance: Upcoming events, tasks, and new client messages are instantly available when you open the app Be productive, wherever you are: Complete tasks, create events, and send client messages Carry all your files in your pocket: Access case and firm files from anywhere Create time entries on-the-go and never miss a billable minute Stay up-to-date: Files, calendars, and documents stay in sync with all changes Download the latest version of the MyCase Mobile App today!

About

LEX Reception

This app provides a 24/7 live answering service for legal professionals, capturing and converting leads. Manage calls, messages, contacts, and team collaboration from anywhere. Optimize your account and review insights on the go.

Highlights
  • 24/7 live answering service
  • Lead capture and conversion
  • Real-time message review
  • Business line calls and texts
  • Contact management
  • Team messaging and video calls
  • File sharing
Features
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Manage your firm from anywhere with LEX Reception’s mobile app. Free yourself from the office with a 24/7 live answering service. Our legal intake specialists will capture and convert your leads while you review your messages in real-time from our mobile app. Make and track calls from your business line, manage contacts, view insights, and optimize your account on the go, as our virtual receptionists answer your calls and qualify your leads. With our mobile app, your LEX Reception account is always at your fingertips. Manage Your Calls - View your call log and messages - Call and text clients from your business line - Listen to call recordings - Add, verify and manage your contacts - Add notes to messages and contacts to personalize greetings - Update your status to instantly change your availability Connect With Your Team - Message and video call your team members - Create groups for instant collaboration - Send and receive files Update Your Account - Give feedback to our virtual receptionists - Edit your business profile, hours, and team members - Track your billing preferences - Manage your account settings To use our virtual receptionist mobile app, you’ll need an active account with LEX Reception. LEX Reception is a team of virtual receptionists specializing in detailed support for law firms and solo attorneys. For more information on LEX’s legal answering service, take a look at our website: https://www.lexreception.com/ Do you have any questions about how to set up an account with LEX Reception? Call us on 1-800-800-9995 or send an email to info@lexreception.com.

Screenshots

MyCase4 screens
LEX Reception4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LEX Reception at 75% against MyCase's 16%. LEX Reception also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LEX Reception holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEX Reception has 561 ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of MyCase's written reviews are positive against 75% of LEX Reception's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyCase ships an update every 6 weeks, LEX Reception every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MyCase versus LEX Reception: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyCaseLEX Reception
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (84 ratings)4.8 (561 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.6% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84561 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB302 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyCase, Inc.Kevin Payne

Customer experience

MyCase

All ratings84 ratings
Positive17.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative76.2%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive15.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative76.0%

LEX Reception

All ratings561 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyCase

No in-app purchases

None

LEX Reception

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyCase free?
MyCase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LEX Reception free?
LEX Reception is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyCase or LEX Reception?
LEX Reception is rated higher. MyCase averages 2.0 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while LEX Reception averages 4.8 from 561 ratings.
Do MyCase or LEX Reception have ads?
Neither MyCase nor LEX Reception shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyCase or LEX Reception?
MyCase ships an update every 6 weeks, and LEX Reception every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyCase was updated on September 22, 2026 and LEX Reception on September 12, 2026.

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