# California Laws  (CA Code) vs Pocket Brainbook

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pocket Brainbook at free with in-app purchases against California Laws  (CA Code)'s subscription. Pocket Brainbook also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. California Laws  (CA Code) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Pocket Brainbook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for California Laws  (CA Code) against 4.8 for Pocket Brainbook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 210 and 95 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of California Laws  (CA Code)'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Pocket Brainbook's.

California Laws  (CA Code) ships an update every 3 months, Pocket Brainbook every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | California Laws  (CA Code) | Pocket Brainbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-laws-ca-code/id521567234/reviews) | **[4.8 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-brainbook-lasd/id1124242394/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **210** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 58 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nirmala T V](https://appshunter.io/developer/390516367) | [DCG Holding Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597457743) |

## What reviewers say

### California Laws  (CA Code)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-laws-ca-code/id521567234)

Access the complete California State Codes and Statutes with offline functionality.  Create custom notes, bookmarks, and easily share articles via email. Stay updated with the latest legal titles for your studies or professional needs.

**Highlights:** Offline access to state codes, Custom notes and highlighting, Customized bookmarks, Emailing of articles, Quick search functionality, On-time updates for titles

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate to full version | $9.99 | per year |
| CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE | Free | one-time |
| EVIDENCE CODE | Free | one-time |
| FAMILY CODE | Free | one-time |
| HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE | Free | one-time |
| LABOR CODE | Free | one-time |
| PENAL CODE | Free | one-time |
| VEHICLE CODE | Free | one-time |
| Download Latest Titles | Free | one-time |
| Yearly: Activate all 29 Titles at once | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate and personalize
- 👍 Quick access to codes
- 👍 Comprehensive law resource
- 👍 Well-designed app
- 👍 No more paperwork

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Junk app
- 👎 Money grab
- 👎 Money maker for developer
- 👎 Can't open anything
- 👎 Too many steps to rate

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot open anything
- App will not update and does not work
- App failed again after customer support intervention
- Buttons are not working
- Non-free codes are not available

**Requested features**

- Add code section numbers when opening areas of law
- Improve navigation to specific code sections
- Make app universal for purchased content across devices
- Include all CA codes in the base app
- Provide customer service and support


### Pocket Brainbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-brainbook-lasd/id1124242394)

Access a comprehensive reference for law enforcement, featuring searchable legal codes, department information, and emergency codes. Stay updated with the latest laws and information through regular updates.

**Highlights:** Searchable Penal, Traffic, ABC, Health and Safety Laws, LASD radio codes and Stat codes, Broadcasts and Miranda information, Narcotic codes and symptomology, CHP-180 Narratives and sample reports, LASD department numbers, CA state information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is California Laws  (CA Code) free?

California Laws  (CA Code) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket Brainbook free?

Pocket Brainbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, California Laws  (CA Code) or Pocket Brainbook?

Pocket Brainbook is rated higher. California Laws  (CA Code) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while Pocket Brainbook averages 4.8 from 95 ratings.

### Do California Laws  (CA Code) or Pocket Brainbook have ads?

Neither California Laws  (CA Code) nor Pocket Brainbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, California Laws  (CA Code) or Pocket Brainbook?

California Laws  (CA Code) ships an update every 3 months, and Pocket Brainbook every 6 weeks. Most recently, California Laws  (CA Code) was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pocket Brainbook on October 26, 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.*