# 1L vs FlashLaw

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlashLaw at 100% against 1L's 58%. FlashLaw also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). 1L's advantage is ratings volume (314 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1L sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month and FlashLaw sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlashLaw holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1L has 314 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of 1L's written reviews are positive against 100% of FlashLaw's.

1L ships an update every 6 weeks, FlashLaw every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1L | FlashLaw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1l/id826828514/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlaw/id1373674687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **314** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TestMax, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445785345) | [LA Law Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218381425) |

## What reviewers say

### 1L

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1l/id826828514)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BarMax 1L | $24.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for 1L studies
- 👍 Helps with bar prep
- 👍 Wonderful structure and quality
- 👍 Loved the flashcards
- 👍 Best study aid

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unusable due to crashes
- 🐛 Disappointing performance
- 🐛 Glitchy multiple choice section
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate MCQs

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### FlashLaw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlaw/id1373674687)

This app helps law school students memorize legal terms and definitions with flashcards. It covers common law, modern law, and specific subjects like UCC Contracts and Torts, with more to be added. Subjects are purchased individually within the app.

**Highlights:** Legal term memorization, Common and modern law definitions, UCC Contracts and MPC Criminal Law, Restatements in Torts, Individually purchased subjects, Future subject additions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlashLawCardContracts | $9.99 | one-time |
| FlashLawCardTorts | $9.99 | one-time |
| FlashLawCardCriminalLaw | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1L free?

1L is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FlashLaw free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1L or FlashLaw?

FlashLaw is rated higher. 1L averages 4.7 out of 5 from 314 ratings, while FlashLaw averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 1L or FlashLaw have ads?

1L shows ads; FlashLaw does not.

### Which is updated more often, 1L or FlashLaw?

1L ships an update every 6 weeks, and FlashLaw every 2 weeks. Most recently, 1L was updated on September 26, 2026 and FlashLaw on June 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.*