# 1L vs Law School Boost

The clearest difference is monetization model: Law School Boost at free with in-app purchases against 1L's subscription. Law School Boost also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 58%). 1L's advantage is ratings volume (314 vs 54). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1L sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month and Law School Boost sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 1L against 4.6 for Law School Boost. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1L has 314 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of 1L's written reviews are positive against 88% of Law School Boost's.

1L ships an update every 6 weeks, Law School Boost monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1L | Law School Boost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1l/id826828514/reviews)** | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/law-school-boost/id1465636046/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **314** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TestMax, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445785345) | [Law School Boost, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465636015) |

## 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


### Law School Boost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/law-school-boost/id1465636046)

This app uses AI and science-backed methods to personalize your law school and bar exam study. It offers flashcards, real-world scenarios, and visual aids to improve comprehension and retention, helping you study more efficiently.

**Highlights:** AI-driven personalized study plans, Science-enhanced learning engine, Visual learning aids (illustrations, flowcharts), Thousands of built-in hypos, Plain English explanations, Progress tracking with Prepped Meter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Special Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $31.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Temp Spec Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Special Yearly Subscription | $199.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1L free?

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

### Is Law School Boost free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1L or Law School Boost?

1L is rated higher. 1L averages 4.7 out of 5 from 314 ratings, while Law School Boost averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.

### Do 1L or Law School Boost have ads?

Both 1L and Law School Boost show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1L or Law School Boost?

1L ships an update every 6 weeks, and Law School Boost monthly. Most recently, 1L was updated on September 26, 2026 and Law School Boost on July 5, 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.*