Comparison

MyCase vs Smokeball

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

Smokeball

This mobile app empowers small law firms to manage client matters and enhance productivity on the go. Access case details, track tasks, and stay organized with daily digests and calendaring tools, ensuring better client service even when away from the office.

Highlights
  • Manage client matters
  • View matter details
  • Track phone messages
  • Daily task and event digests
  • Calendaring for team availability
  • Task and to-do list management
Features
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Smokeball helps small law firms manage their matters and be more productive. Our mobile companion app will allow you to massively boost your productivity whilst away from the office, with useful tools to help you and your staff keep track of everything needed to serve your clients better. Features • Matters at your fingertips View the pertinent details, parties, emails, documents, events and tasks for each matter. • Phone messages Receive updates from your office regarding any calls you miss while you’re away from your desk. • Daily Digest Get a personalized list of events and tasks each day, helping you keep on top of your workload. • Calendaring See what’s coming this week for yourself and your colleagues – this is a great way to check on your availability. • Tasks and To-do’s Track what is next or quickly record that idea you want to come back to later. This app is only available to Smokeball clients.

Screenshots

MyCase4 screens
Smokeball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smokeball at 3.1 against MyCase's 2.0. Smokeball also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (40% vs 16%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

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

Smokeball holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of MyCase's written reviews are positive against 40% of Smokeball's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyCase ships an update every 6 weeks, Smokeball monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyCase versus Smokeball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyCaseSmokeball
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (85 ratings)3.1 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.6% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.8
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB276 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyCase, Inc.Smokeball

Customer experience

MyCase

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

Smokeball

All ratings39 ratings
Positive48.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative43.6%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative55.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyCase

No in-app purchases

None

Smokeball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyCase free?
MyCase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smokeball free?
Smokeball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyCase or Smokeball?
Smokeball is rated higher. MyCase averages 2.0 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Smokeball averages 3.1 from 39 ratings.
Do MyCase or Smokeball have ads?
Neither MyCase nor Smokeball shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyCase or Smokeball?
MyCase ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smokeball monthly. Most recently, MyCase was updated on October 23, 2026 and Smokeball on October 24, 2026.

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