Case Files vs ECG Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Case Files
Master cardiology with real clinical cases to diagnose and manage heart disease. This app offers focused, high-yield content and step-by-step reasoning to build clinical judgment and prepare for exams.
- 30 high-yield clinical cases
- Step-by-step diagnostic reasoning
- Clear explanations and clinical pearls
- Exam preparation for USMLE Step 2 CK
- Track your progress
- Study anywhere, anytime
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Master Cardiology—Fast—Learn cardiology through real clinical cases and sharpen your ability to diagnose and manage heart disease. Case Files: Cardiology delivers focused, high-yield content designed for efficient learning. Think Like a Clinician -Each case mirrors real patient scenarios, helping you build the clinical judgment needed to recognize and manage cardiac conditions. Focused, High-Yield Review -Designed to help you master what matters: -30 high-yield clinical cases -Step-by-step diagnostic reasoning -Clear explanations and clinical pearls -Built for rapid understanding and retention Built for Exam Success -Prepare effectively for USMLE Step 2 CK and shelf exams with focused, high-impact review. Study Anywhere, Anytime -Review cases quickly -Track your progress -Learn in short, focused sessions Trusted Case Files® Series -Proven case-based learning -Real-world clinical scenarios -High-yield, exam-focused content Get Started -Download the app to access sample cases. Unlock the full set for complete cardiology review. Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/ Expanded Apps Terms of Use: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/ First Edition
ECG Notes
This pocket guide offers a quick reference for ECG interpretation and management, covering basics, 12-lead ECGs, ACLS, CPR, and emergency medications. It includes over 100 ECG strips and practice questions, with content updated to the latest guidelines. No internet connection is needed after initial download.
- 125 ECG rhythm strips
- Comprehensive coverage: basics, ECG, ACLS, PALS, meds, CPR
- CPR algorithms in tabular format
- Test Yourself ECG strips with real-life arrhythmias
- Clinical Tips and PALS coverage
- SmartSearch technology for quick look-up
- Offline content access
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. A Davis’s Notes title! The pocket guide that covers it all—basics, 12-lead, ACLS, meds, and CPR for adults and children! A quick look-up reference for ECG interpretation and management! This indispensable pocket guide presents the basics (anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, electrical conduction system of the heart, basic ECG concepts and components,) ACLS and CPR algorithms, emergency medications, and comprehensive information on monitoring leads and interpretation of over 100 ECG strips, including 12-lead and pacemaker rhythms. KEY FEATURES * Compact rhythm analysis guide with 125 ECG rhythm strips * Complete coverage—basics, ECG (including 3- and 12-lead) ACLS, PALS, meds, and CPR * CPR algorithms in tabular format * Test Yourself ECG strips feature over 30 real-life arrhythmias * Clinical Tips throughout * PALS tab (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) * Peds coverage throughout… * Meds—Doses where applicable * Skills—Defibrillation, automated defibrillation (AED), and cardioversion * Basics—Normal vital signs values * No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. NEW TO THIS EDITION * Updated & Expanded! Incorporating advances in science and clinical practice, including the American Heart Association’s 2020 CPR, ACLS, and PALS guidelines * Expanded! “Clinical Tips” and coverage of rhythm analysis * New! Summary table, “Identifying Features of Arrhythmias” * New sections! Six Easy Steps in Analyzing ECG Strips and ECG Monitoring * Expanded! The 12-Lead tab with more in-depth information about analyzing a 12-lead ECG See what practitioners and students are saying about the previous edition… * Worth every penny!! “Bought this to keep in my lab coat to help me interpret ECGs. It is absolutely perfect. Has several different rhythms and 50 practice questions. Wish I bought it sooner.”—Online Reviewer * If you are trying to learn EKG, this is a must have!! “Really convenient tool to learn from. Easy to navigate.”—Emily, L., Online Reviewer * Great for nursing students and RNs. “As a nurse educator (and earlier a staff RN) I made these required reading for my students, plus it's useful well beyond graduation.”—Barbara R., Online Reviewer * Perfect Pocket reference. “For those of us that don't always remember every detail of EKGs, and need some help on the fly, this is perfect. I can carry it with me for reference whenever I need. I have already recommended it to many of my colleagues.”—Online Reviewer Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 1719641943 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9781719641944 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $34.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable." If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Author(s): Shirley A. Jones MSEd, MHA, MSN, EMT-P, RN Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Case Files at 100% against ECG Notes's 50%. Case Files also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ECG Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Case Files sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and ECG Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Case Files holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ECG Notes has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Case Files's written reviews are positive against 50% of ECG Notes's.
Case Files ships an update every 12 months, ECG Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Case Files | ECG Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Expanded Apps | Skyscape Medpresso Inc |
Customer experience
Case Files
ECG Notes
In-app purchases
Case Files
- 1 Week$9.997 Days
- Weekly Access$11.997 Days
- Monthly Access$19.991 Month
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- 1 Year$89.991 Year
- Case Files Cardiology$39.99
ECG Notes
- ECG Notes-Ed.4$34.99
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