Comparison

1L vs LEAF from Aspen

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

LEAF from Aspen

This app offers an audio-first approach to legal education, allowing users to listen to casebooks and legal content on the go. It transforms commutes and daily routines into learning opportunities, ideal for exam preparation and deepening legal understanding.

Highlights
  • Audio casebooks
  • On-the-go learning
  • Legal concept deepening
  • Exam preparation
  • Flexible study platform
  • Audio excerpts
Features
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Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning experience that combines the depth of legal knowledge with the convenience of audio. Maximize your study time by listening to your casebooks while on the go. Transform your commute, workout, or daily routines into valuable learning opportunities. Whether you’re preparing for exams, deepening your understanding of complex legal concepts, or simply looking to stay ahead of the curve, Aspen’s audiobooks provide a flexible platform for deepening your understanding of the law. The exclusive preview is your chance to get a sneak peek at Aspen’s new audiobook experience, and to be the first to share your feedback to make the experience even better. Exclusive preview users will have complimentary access to audio excerpts from some of Aspen’s best-selling casebooks. How to join: - Log in using the credentials sent to you by the team at Aspen. - Request access from the login page by submitting a request form. Your feedback will shape the future of the app. You can provide feedback by emailing app@aspenpublishing.com.

Screenshots

1L4 screens
LEAF from Aspen3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1L at 58% against LEAF from Aspen's 18%. LEAF from Aspen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. LEAF from Aspen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1L ships an update every 6 weeks, LEAF from Aspen every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
1L versus LEAF from Aspen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1LLEAF from Aspen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (314 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.7% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings314 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB395 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTestMax, Inc.Aspen Learning Library

Customer experience

1L

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

LEAF from Aspen

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%

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

LEAF from Aspen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

1L

Subscriptions1
  • BarMax 1L7 Days trial$24.991 Month
None

LEAF from Aspen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1L free?
1L is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LEAF from Aspen free?
LEAF from Aspen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1L or LEAF from Aspen have ads?
1L shows ads; LEAF from Aspen does not.
Which is updated more often, 1L or LEAF from Aspen?
1L ships an update every 6 weeks, and LEAF from Aspen every 9 days. Most recently, 1L was updated on October 1, 2026 and LEAF from Aspen on October 11, 2026.

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