Comparison

1L vs Argument Wars

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

Head to head
About

1L

This app provides comprehensive study materials for first-year law students. Access audio lectures, outlines, practice questions, and case briefs for all core subjects. Learn from renowned law professors and prepare for class with interactive tools.

Highlights
  • Audio lectures by legendary law professors
  • Black-letter law outlines
  • Emanuel® Law in a Flash flashcards
  • Casenote Legal Briefs
  • Multiple choice practice questions
  • Practice essay questions
Features
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Ace your first year of law school stress-free! Created by the same Harvard Law School alumni behind BarMax Bar Review and LSATMax LSAT Prep, 1L is the pioneer in first year law school supplements on mobile. Access audio lectures, black-letter law outlines, multiple-choice questions, practice essays, Emanuel Law in a Flash and Casenote Legal Briefs for every single first year subject. • Civil Procedure • Constitutional Law • Contracts • Criminal Law • Torts • Real Property $1150+ worth of law school supplements for only $24.99/month (app comes with a 7-day free trial. Free trial is for new customers only, subscription will automatically renew until canceled). Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current billing period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Features include: LEARN FROM LEGENDS Master the black-letter law with audio lectures by legendary law professors including: • Arthur Miller (Civ Pro) • Noah Feldman (Con Law) • Charles Fried (Contracts) • Ronald Sullivan (Crimes) • Jonathan Zittrain (Torts) EMANUEL® LAW IN A FLASH Study anytime, anywhere with Emanuel® Law in a Flash comprehensive flash card set. CASENOTE LEGAL BRIEFS Prepare for class discussion with Casenote Legal Briefs, the most popular and trusted case brief series. MULTIPLE CHOICE PRACTICE Multiple choice questions with answer explanations. PRACTICE ESSAYS Work on issue spotting and analysis with sample essay questions. For more information on the in-app subscription you can view our privacy policy here https://testmaxprep.com/policies/privacy or our terms of service https://testmaxprep.com/policies/terms

About

Argument Wars

Engage in persuasive debates by arguing real Supreme Court cases against an opponent. Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing legal arguments and evaluating their soundness. This app is designed for students and educators to learn about landmark cases and constitutional principles.

Highlights
  • Argue real Supreme Court cases
  • Compete against other lawyers
  • Analyze case outcomes
  • Evaluate argument soundness
  • Learn constitutional significance
  • Support tools for English Learners
  • Classroom resources for teachers
Features
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Ever tried to win a disagreement? In Argument Wars, you will try out your persuasive abilities by arguing a real Supreme Court case. The other lawyer is your competition. Whoever uses the strongest arguments wins! Cases include: -Bond v. United States -Brown v. Board of Education -Gideon v. Wainwright -Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier -In Re Gault -Miranda v. Arizona -New Jersey v. T.L.O. -Snyder v. Phelps -Texas v. Johnson For English Language Learners: Use the support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover and glossary Teachers: Check out our classroom resources for Argument Wars. Just visit www.icivics.org/argumentwars Your students will learn to: -Analyze the arguments and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases -Evaluate available support for an argument to assess whether reasoning is sound and support is relevant or irrelevant -Recognize the significance of the Constitution and Supreme Court precedent in deciding cases

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 1L at 4.7 against Argument Wars's 4.2. 1L also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (314 vs 26). Argument Wars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. 1L sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month. Argument Wars asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1L holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1L has 314 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of 1L's written reviews are positive against 89% of Argument Wars's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1L ships an update every 6 weeks, Argument Wars every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
1L versus Argument Wars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1LArgument Wars
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (314 ratings) — better4.2 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews57.7% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings314 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 28 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB298 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTestMax, Inc.iCivics, Inc.

Customer experience

1L

All ratings314 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative38.5%

Argument Wars

All ratings26 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

1L

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes after 10 seconds
  • App crashes every time tried
  • App always crashes
  • App crashes immediately and will not open
  • App crashes before first flashcard is displayed
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  • App freezes
  • App crashes when opening flashcard set or outline
  • Lectures often unplayable
  • Login requires Apple ID confirmation every time
  • Swiping left and right in MCQs has issues
  • Seeing correct answer after finishing MCQs has issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow MCQs per area again
  • Fix update that includes all questions
  • Develop more difficult questions
  • Fix glitches in multiple choice section
  • Offer month-to-month payment option
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  • Allow computer access
  • Provide clearer cancellation instructions

Argument Wars

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

1L

Subscriptions1
  • BarMax 1L7 Days trial$24.991 Month
None

Argument Wars

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1L free?
1L is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Argument Wars free?
Argument Wars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1L or Argument Wars?
1L is rated higher. 1L averages 4.7 out of 5 from 314 ratings, while Argument Wars averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.
Do 1L or Argument Wars have ads?
1L shows ads; Argument Wars does not.
Which is updated more often, 1L or Argument Wars?
1L ships an update every 6 weeks, and Argument Wars every 28 months. Most recently, 1L was updated on September 26, 2026 and Argument Wars on September 15, 2026.

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