Best Legal Research Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our legal research list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Legal Research Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1LegalDeep AI Legal AssistantLegalDeep AI Legal AssistantFree—NoYesSep 2026
2LexisNexis® Digital LibraryLexisNexis® Digital LibraryFree3.5★ (13)NoNoAug 2026
3State Statute & Federal LawState Statute & Federal LawFree4.8★ (715)NoYesOct 2026
4LEGIS: US Law & Legal ResearchLEGIS: US Law & Legal ResearchFree—NoYesOct 2026
5JUDY - Legal Research PlatformJUDY - Legal Research PlatformFree3.3★ (3)NoYesSep 2026
6FastcaseFastcaseFree2.4★ (72)NoNoMay 2026
7Lexis+® with Protégé™ MobileLexis+® with Protégé™ MobileFree3.4★ (11)NoNoSep 2026
8WestlawWestlawFree2.3★ (121)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Legal Research

State Statute & Federal Law#3

State Statute & Federal Law by Louis Kabo

Laws, Codes, Rules & Statutes
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😐(715 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access a comprehensive collection of state and federal laws, codes, and statutes. This app offers offline access, search functionality, and bookmarking for easy navigation and retrieval of legal information. It is designed for legal professionals and law enforcement.

What We Love

  • 👍 Well-organized app
  • 👍 Excellent screen and information layouts
  • 👍 Easy to copy text from the app
  • 👍 Attractive and helpful icons
  • 👍 Exemplary customer service and tech support

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Disappointing privacy policy
  • 🐛 Usability issues with the app
  • 🐛 Keyword search is terrible
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 💰 Forced update that rendered old app useless

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FAQ about Legal Research

Are there free legal research apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top legal research apps we rank are free to download, including LegalDeep AI Legal Assistant and LexisNexis® Digital Library.
LegalDeep AI Legal Assistant has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ legal research apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.