# 1L vs STCLH Stanley

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STCLH Stanley at none against 1L's 1. STCLH Stanley also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 1L's advantage is ratings volume (336 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence 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. STCLH Stanley asks for nothing beyond the download.

STCLH Stanley holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1L has 336 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

1L ships an update every 6 weeks, STCLH Stanley every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1L | STCLH Stanley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1l/id826828514/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stclh-stanley/id6470358265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **336** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TestMax, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445785345) | [South Texas College of Law Houston, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713508612) |

## 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


### STCLH Stanley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stclh-stanley/id6470358265)

Access your college email and online courses, check grades, and update personal information. Connect with others by joining or creating groups. Manage your academic life efficiently.

**Highlights:** Email access, Online course access, Grade checking, Personal information updates, Group creation and joining

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1L free?

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

### Is STCLH Stanley free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1L or STCLH Stanley?

STCLH Stanley is rated higher. 1L averages 4.7 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while STCLH Stanley averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 1L or STCLH Stanley have ads?

1L shows ads; STCLH Stanley does not.

### Which is updated more often, 1L or STCLH Stanley?

1L ships an update every 6 weeks, and STCLH Stanley every 3 weeks. Most recently, 1L was updated on October 21, 2026 and STCLH Stanley on October 24, 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.*