Comparison

Study Songs vs Ibis Prep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Study Songs

This app uses original songs and clickable terms to help law students memorize multi-state bar exam material. Developed by lawyers, it blends melody with study content for easier retention, offering a flexible and engaging study method.

Highlights
  • 80 original study songs
  • 1,500+ clickable terms with explanations
  • Content for all 7 multi-state exam topics
  • Songs organized by bar exam subject
  • Full song lyrics included
  • Study on the go
Features
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Study Songs helps law students retain information more easily than with conventional study methods. With 80 original songs and almost 1,500 clickable terms, students are able to memorize material for the multi-state bar exam simply by listening to music. All songs, terms and explanations were written by lawyers who have graduated from Ivy League institutions. Our unique blend of melody and study content facilitates memorization while giving students the flexibility to study at their leisure or on the go. As we like to say, "Melody to Memory". Music has been a key study aid throughout our entire lives, beginning with a presence in nursery rhymes and mathematics lessons. Content cloaked in melody naturally becomes ingrained in our memories. Upon hearing an old tune on the radio, we are able to effortlessly sing along. In applying melody, this app covers all of the content that appears on the seven multi-state exam topics, including the newly added Civil Procedure subject. The songs are organized by album according to bar exam subject. Civil Procedure (10 songs) Torts (13 songs) Property (13 songs) Constitutional Law (10 songs) Contracts (10 songs) Evidence (8 songs) Criminal Law (8 songs) Criminal Procedure (8 songs) (The exam's Criminal Law topic has been placed in two albums) Each song comes with a full set of lyrics and explanations for key terms that are crucial to the exam. Give us a try and let us know what you think. Three free songs are waiting for you in your Study Hall! Happy studying, and remember “Melody to Memory!”

About

Ibis Prep

Find academic tutors for any subject, from K12 to graduate-level exams and professional licensing tests. Access ongoing courses and interactive question banks to enhance your learning and exam preparation.

Highlights
  • Academic tutoring for all subjects
  • Test preparation for standardized exams
  • K12, college, and graduate-level courses
  • Professional licensing exam prep
  • Ongoing courses
  • Interactive question banks
Features
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The Ibis Prep Mobile App enables students to find a tutor to help them in their studies or to prepare for an upcoming exam. We tutor for all subjects including math, science, and reading. We also tutor for K12 all standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT, all college level courses, graduate exams including the LSAT, GRE, and GMAT, and professional licensing exams such as the Bar Exam and the Series 7. We have ongoing courses and interactive question banks.

Screenshots

Study Songs4 screens
Ibis Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ibis Prep at 5.0 against Study Songs's 3.8. Ibis Prep also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Study Songs's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Study Songs sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Ibis Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ibis Prep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Study Songs has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Study Songs's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ibis Prep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Study Songs ships an update every 4 months, Ibis Prep fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Study Songs versus Ibis Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy SongsIbis Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (20 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudy SongsIbis Prep

Customer experience

Study Songs

All ratings20 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative21.4%

Ibis Prep

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Study Songs

One-time14
  • Equal Protection$2.99
  • Character Evidence$2.99
  • Hearsay$2.99
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  • First Amendment Speech$2.99
  • Mortgages$2.99
  • Servitudes - Easements and Covenants$2.99
  • Criminal Law$18.99
  • Criminal Procedure$18.99
  • Evidence$18.99
  • Constitutional Law$22.99
  • Contracts$22.99
  • Civil Procedure$22.99
  • Property$29.99
  • Torts$29.99
None

Ibis Prep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Study Songs free?
Study Songs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ibis Prep free?
Ibis Prep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Study Songs or Ibis Prep?
Ibis Prep is rated higher. Study Songs averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Ibis Prep averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Study Songs or Ibis Prep have ads?
Neither Study Songs nor Ibis Prep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Study Songs or Ibis Prep?
Study Songs ships an update every 4 months, and Ibis Prep fortnightly. Most recently, Study Songs was updated on October 4, 2026 and Ibis Prep on October 8, 2026.

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