Case Files vs CCU Guide
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
CCU Guide
A comprehensive medical resource for cardiology professionals and students, offering quick access to essential information, clinical trials, and diagnostic tools. It provides a concise bedside reference for patient care, covering everything from physical examinations to advanced treatment recommendations.
- Cardiology clinical trials summaries
- Patient care bedside resource
- EKG interpretation and algorithms
- Cardiac medication details
- 60+ medical calculators
- Cardiac catheterization review
- Rhythm analyzer database
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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 concise bedside resource covering the wide-ranging information you need to care for cardiology patients. Essential for everyone from attending cardiologists and fellows to nurses, physician assistants, students, and trainees. The content spans both basic and advanced knowledge including: * Principles of physical examination and symptom assessment * Interpretation of EKG rhythms and invasive monitoring * Cardiac medications * Disease classification systems * Evidence-based medicine including leading clinical trials underlying current treatment recommendations Plus, you'll find innovative features such as: * 60+ calculators for rapid analysis of data ranging from the simple (aortic valve area) to the complex (GRACE risk score, PE prediction) * Cardiac Catheterization review info including coronary artery anatomy, catheter basics, and images of standard views with labels * Details of 20+ classification systems in various areas ranging from simple (NYHA Class) to the complex (GCS, TIMI stable & unstable angina risk) * Concise code blue algorithms, including medication doses and routes * Basic echo review material, including normal values for valves and chambers, basic formulae, and images of standard views with labeled structures. Additionally, includes basics of scanning technique/sequencing and image interpretation for those nights on call when you’re the tech. * EKG criteria in a concise, easy reference * EP basics including a glossary of common terms and programming modalities, interrogation strategies and normal values * General cardiology basics, including concise entries on common diagnoses, tips/structure to organize a clinical day on the wards or in the unit, and review of basic cardiac anatomy * Physical exam information, including analysis of murmurs, maneuvers, and common findings * The rhythm analyzer – a searchable database of heart rhythms with definitions and clinical significance; can be narrowed by various features (QRS width, regularity, etc) to help you focus in on a diagnosis. Includes information on mechanisms of electrical initiation and conduction within the heart. * Almost 20 risk calculators and assessment tools, for various conditions including MI, angina, PE, a-fib, CHF and for procedures such as PCI and CABG – and many others * 100+ of the most important cardiology trials, summarized and categorized, with as much detail as you want. This information is the foundation of much of what we do in cardiology, and is fertile pimping material. No extraneous information – just what you need to know * 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. CCU Guide is updated every 6 months with the most current information, including relevant trials and new drug information. An amazing value! SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $4.99 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): Steven D. Anisman, MD, FACC
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Case Files at 5.0 against CCU Guide's 4.1. Case Files also leads on ads (none vs shown). CCU Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 CCU Guide sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.79 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Case Files holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CCU Guide has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Case Files ships an update every 12 months, CCU Guide every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Case Files | CCU Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.1 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 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, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Expanded Apps | Skyscape Medpresso Inc |
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Case Files
CCU Guide
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
CCU Guide
- 25% off for Limited Period$3.791 Year
- 20% off for Limited Period$3.991 Year
- 15% off for Limited Period$4.291 Year
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- CCU Guide 1/Y Sub7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Cardiac Care Unit Guide$4.99
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