# 1L vs LEAF from Aspen

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1L | LEAF from Aspen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1l/id826828514/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **314** | — |
| Positive reviews | **57.7% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 395 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TestMax, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445785345) | [Aspen Learning Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600433328) |

## 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


### LEAF from Aspen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-from-aspen/id6473449339)

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:** 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 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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