# OXYGEN vs Law Nerd

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Law Nerd at 82% against OXYGEN's 33%. Law Nerd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). OXYGEN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (17K vs 312). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Law Nerd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OXYGEN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Law Nerd holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OXYGEN has 17K ratings behind it against 312, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of OXYGEN's written reviews are positive against 82% of Law Nerd's.

OXYGEN ships an update every 5 weeks, Law Nerd weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OXYGEN | Law Nerd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxygen/id700797306/reviews) | **[4.8 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/law-nerd/id6449983233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 312 |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Versant Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840809836) | [Baker Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691385667) |

## What reviewers say

### OXYGEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxygen/id700797306)

Stream full episodes of popular true crime shows, watch live TV, and access on-demand content from a family of networks. Requires a TV provider subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Watch latest episodes day after airing, Live stream TV 24/7, Access on-demand content, Stream content from multiple networks, Filter shows by network and genre, Sign in with TV provider subscription

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Great true crime content
- 💕 Favorite shows like Dateline and Bad Girls Club
- 🕵️‍♀️ Captivating true crime documentaries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Constantly having to log in and link TV provider
- ⚠️ Playback issues, video freezing, and skipping
- 🔇 Sound cutting out and audio problems
- 🤔 Confusing and frustrating user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs out of TV provider
- Videos fail to play or get stuck on ads
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Crashes and freezes during playback

**Requested features**

- Offer monthly subscription option without cable
- Improve episode tracking and resume playback
- Add more content and older seasons of shows


### Law Nerd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/law-nerd/id6449983233)

Stay informed and engaged with real-time updates on livestreams and legal news. This app connects a global community, ensuring you never miss important announcements or content from your favorite legal personality. Enjoy a user-friendly experience with seamless calendar integration.

**Highlights:** Real-time livestream notifications, Global community access, Intuitive user interface, One-tap calendar integration, Event-specific community spaces (coming soon)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $108.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and timely push notifications
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 📱 Centralized hub for all content in one place
- 💬 Supportive community (Law Nerd Lounge)
- 🎯 Customizable notification preferences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 UI/UX feels overcomplicated or awkward for some users
- 🔒 Requires excessive personal information for signup
- 📵 Accessibility issues for visually impaired users
- ⚠️ Privacy concerns regarding data collection and marketing emails
- 🐛 Delayed notifications in some instances

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch (shows 'Label' with spinning circle)
- Delayed push notifications
- Apple Watch notifications show only dismiss button, no read/view option
- Inconsistent notification delivery
- Landing page navigation feels unintuitive

**Requested features**

- Voice over accessibility support for blind users
- Calendar view showing Members Only events and blackout dates
- Ongoing live chat functionality after streams end
- Sponsorship deals with descriptions and promo codes
- Apple Watch WatchOS 10+ compatibility with message viewing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OXYGEN free?

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

### Is Law Nerd free?

Law Nerd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OXYGEN or Law Nerd?

Law Nerd is rated higher. OXYGEN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Law Nerd averages 4.8 from 312 ratings.

### Do OXYGEN or Law Nerd have ads?

OXYGEN shows ads; Law Nerd does not.

### Which is updated more often, OXYGEN or Law Nerd?

OXYGEN ships an update every 5 weeks, and Law Nerd weekly. Most recently, OXYGEN was updated on September 24, 2026 and Law Nerd on September 21, 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.*