1L vs LEAF from Aspen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Audio casebooks
- On-the-go learning
- Legal concept deepening
- Exam preparation
- Flexible study platform
- Audio excerpts
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | 1L | LEAF from Aspen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (314 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews — better | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 314 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 395 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TestMax, Inc. | Aspen Learning Library |
Customer experience
1L
LEAF from Aspen
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
1L
- BarMax 1L7 Days trial$24.991 Month
LEAF from Aspen
No in-app purchases








