# Lexis® vs TexasBarCLE

The clearest difference is rating: TexasBarCLE at 5.0 against Lexis®'s 3.8. TexasBarCLE also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Lexis®'s advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TexasBarCLE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lexis® has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lexis® ships an update every 2 months, TexasBarCLE every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lexis® | TexasBarCLE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexis/id482652725/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texasbarcle/id1449953485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LexisNexis](https://appshunter.io/developer/336328471) | [The State Bar of Texas Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449742606) |

## What reviewers say

### Lexis®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexis/id482652725)

Conduct comprehensive legal research on your mobile device. Access critical legal documents, annotate them offline, and stay organized with remote access to saved files. Ensure your research is current with integrated tools for quick and efficient results.

**Highlights:** Offline document viewing and annotation, Instant alert viewing, Remote access to saved files, Quick access to research history, Shepard's® integration for 'good law', Document delivery via email/PDF

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beneficial for viewing documents
- 👍 Preferable to website for some
- 👍 Gets the job done
- 👍 Useful for basic needs
- 👍 Works great for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks Lexis AI integration
- 🐛 Inconsistent browser/app experience
- 🐛 Difficult to filter results
- 🐛 Search results inaccurate
- 🐛 Table of contents cut off

**Reported bugs**

- Lexis AI documents show as 'out of plan'
- Browser version pulls up old interface
- Filter search to statutes yields cases
- Table of contents titles cut off
- App resets when multitasking

**Requested features**

- Integrate with browser interface seamlessly
- Filter results from all appellate courts
- Search all circuit courts without individual selection
- Add more highlighter colors
- Allow editing search terms after execution


### TexasBarCLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texasbarcle/id1449953485)

This app provides continuing legal education information for Texas lawyers. Access course details, receive onsite updates, and connect with other legal professionals. It's a resource for staying informed and engaged with TexasBarCLE programming.

**Highlights:** Continuing legal education information, View upcoming TBCLE courses, Access course materials, Receive onsite updates and notifications, Network with legal professionals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lexis® free?

Lexis® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TexasBarCLE free?

TexasBarCLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lexis® or TexasBarCLE?

TexasBarCLE is rated higher. Lexis® averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TexasBarCLE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lexis® or TexasBarCLE have ads?

Neither Lexis® nor TexasBarCLE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lexis® or TexasBarCLE?

Lexis® ships an update every 2 months, and TexasBarCLE every 3 months. Most recently, Lexis® was updated on October 15, 2026 and TexasBarCLE on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*