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Head-to-head · Law Study Apps

Kaplan Bar Review vs Themis Bar Review

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Kaplan Bar Review #2 in Law Study Apps 8.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Kaplan
Themis Bar Review #7 in Law Study Apps 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit site

Kaplan Bar Review leads on 0 checks, Themis Bar Review on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKaplan Bar Review · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly Kaplan Bar Review
  • Most featuresKaplan Bar Review · 3 of 3

Kaplan Bar Review scores higher on our rubric for law study apps: 8.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Kaplan Bar Review is the better fit for candidates wanting a full bar course and large QBank. Themis Bar Review is the better fit for candidates wanting a structured, feature-rich bar course.

  • Kaplan Bar Review fits best

    Candidates wanting a full bar course and large QBank

  • Themis Bar Review fits best

    Candidates wanting a structured, feature-rich bar course

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Side by side

Feature Kaplan Bar Review 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Themis Bar Review 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.7
Ranking #2 in Law Study Apps #7 in Law Study Apps
Best for Candidates wanting a full bar course and large QBank Candidates wanting a structured, feature-rich bar course
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $1,895 one-time
Free plan — —
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Features Kaplan Bar Review 3/3 · Themis Bar Review 0/3
Mobile apps ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Timed exam mode ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Adaptive learning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Bar exam coverage Full Not checked yet
Question bank size 4000 questions Not checked yet
Essay feedback Automated Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 4,000+ MBE questions with customizable practice
  • Adaptive study plans, recommendations, and performance analytics
  • Timed full-length exams, essay feedback, and mobile access
  • Adaptive Study Planner and Calendar support structured preparation.
  • More than 4,000 MBE questions and simulated practice exams.
  • Essay grading, lectures, flashcards, analytics, and attorney support.
Cons
  • No ongoing free plan; access is through paid courses
  • Ultimate's individual support and tutoring are not included in Complete
  • Course pricing varies by exam and course selection
  • Self-Pay costs $2,995 one-time.
  • Standard bar-review access lasts four months.
  • International Bar Review covers selected U.S. jurisdictions.
Our verdict

Kaplan Bar Review is a bar exam preparation course for law graduates preparing for U.S. bar exams. It combines lessons, seminars, study planning, practice questions, essays, and performance analytics, with materials covering the MBE and…

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Themis Bar Review is an online course for law students, graduates, attorneys, and international candidates preparing for U.S. bar examinations. Its combination of Directed Study and Flex Study modes gives candidates a choice between a…

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  1. Kaplan Bar ReviewLaw Study Apps 8.87-day trial
  2. Themis Bar ReviewLaw Study Apps 7.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Kaplan Bar Review — where it wins

    • 4,000+ MBE questions with customizable practice
    • Adaptive study plans, recommendations, and performance analytics
    • Timed full-length exams, essay feedback, and mobile access

    Where it doesn't

    • No ongoing free plan; access is through paid courses
    • Ultimate's individual support and tutoring are not included in Complete
    • Course pricing varies by exam and course selection
  • Themis Bar Review — where it wins

    • Adaptive Study Planner and Calendar support structured preparation.
    • More than 4,000 MBE questions and simulated practice exams.
    • Essay grading, lectures, flashcards, analytics, and attorney support.

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-Pay costs $2,995 one-time.
    • Standard bar-review access lasts four months.
    • International Bar Review covers selected U.S. jurisdictions.
  • Kaplan Bar Review8.8/10 · 7-day trial

    A full bar course pairing a 4,000+ question bank with lessons and adaptive practice.

    Visit KaplanFull verdict →
  • Themis Bar Review7.7/10 · Paid

    A structured bar course with adaptive planning, extensive practice, and essay feedback.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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