Comparison

Study Songs vs illoominate 1.0

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

illoominate 1.0

This app provides daily parent-child activities and positive affirmations to foster connection and learning. It aims to empower families by making education a shared, joyful experience that starts at home.

Highlights
  • Daily parent-child activities
  • Positive affirmations
  • Customizable push notifications
  • Focus on 21st-century skills
  • Bridging home and school learning
Features
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Illoominate: Empowering Families, Transforming Education Purpose: Illoominate is a revolutionary mobile app designed to bring parents and children closer together through meaningful, fun, and educational experiences. Rooted in the belief that parents are a child’s first and most important teacher, Illoominate gives families the tools to reconnect, learn, and grow—together. How It Works: • Your Daily Dose of Connection: Receive one parent-child activity per day via push notification; parents control the days and times when they receive these push notifications. Each includes a positive affirmation for you and a simple, engaging activity to do with your child. Why It Matters: Illoominate helps bridge the gap between home and school, giving parents confidence and support as they guide their children in developing 21st-century skills like communication, creativity, and resilience. It reimagines learning—not as something that happens only in classrooms, but as a joyful, shared journey that begins at home. Start Today. Begin your journey of intentional connection and growth with your child. By using this application, you agree to our terms of service (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

Study Songs4 screens
illoominate 1.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: illoominate 1.0 at 5.0 against Study Songs's 3.8. illoominate 1.0 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Study Songs's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and illoominate 1.0 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

illoominate 1.0 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Study Songs ships an update every 4 months, illoominate 1.0 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Study Songs versus illoominate 1.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy Songsilloominate 1.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (20 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudy SongsBright Start Ed-Tech

Customer experience

Study Songs

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

illoominate 1.0

All ratings3 ratings
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
Show 11 more
  • 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
2 purchases

illoominate 1.0

Subscriptions2
  • Illoominate Plus - Monthly$8.951 Month
  • Illoominate Plus - Yearly$86.901 Year

Questions

Is Study Songs free?
Study Songs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is illoominate 1.0 free?
illoominate 1.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Study Songs or illoominate 1.0?
illoominate 1.0 is rated higher. Study Songs averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while illoominate 1.0 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Study Songs or illoominate 1.0 have ads?
Neither Study Songs nor illoominate 1.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Study Songs or illoominate 1.0?
Study Songs ships an update every 4 months, and illoominate 1.0 every 2 months. Most recently, Study Songs was updated on July 5, 2026 and illoominate 1.0 on September 10, 2026.

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