Comparison

APSA Pediatric Surgery Library vs Case Files Surgery

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

APSA Pediatric Surgery Library

This app provides comprehensive pediatric surgery resources, including up-to-date clinical information, images, and videos. It also features a powerful search tool for medical literature, allowing quick access to abstracts, citations, and full-text articles.

Highlights
  • Pediatric Surgery NaT resource
  • Quarterly content updates
  • High-resolution images and videos
  • Advanced medical literature search
  • Links to PubMed articles
  • Custom notes and highlighting
  • Visual exploration of literature
Features
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APSA Pediatric Surgery Library contains: PEDIATRIC SURGERY NaT From presentation to procedures to long term outcomes, the Pediatric Surgery NaT resource keeps the current general surgical care of children at your fingertips. Designed for both practicing and in-training pediatric surgeons, the Pediatric Surgery NaT is updated quarterly so you’ll know what strategies, techniques and procedures are being used right now. It is written for pediatric surgeons by pediatric surgeons and contains learning objectives, images, videos and links to MOC CME and the medical literature. Participate in the NaT community of practice today by downloading this app to your mobile device or tablet so you can provide better patient care with fast access anytime, anywhere. Prime PubMed Quickly search journal articles from the PubMed database on your smartphone and tablet. Results contain abstracts, citations, and links to available full text articles that can be read on device and shared with classmates and colleagues. Additionally, Prime PubMed contains Grapherence®, an exclusive way to visually explore interrelationships and relevance in the medical literature. Features of the Pediatric Surgery Library include: • Quick-read, highly organized clinical modules and learning objectives • High-resolution images and videos • Advanced searches of the medical literature • Links to relevant PubMed articles • Full text search helps find topics fast • Custom notes and highlighting within entries • "Favorites" for bookmarking important topics Editors: Ron Hirschl, MD; David Powell, MD; John HT Waldhausen, MD Publisher: American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) Powered by: Unbound Medicine, Inc. How It Works: --------------------- • Install the app on your device. • Open the app, enter your APSA Pediatric Surgery Library username and password, then tap “Login.” • The latest content will be downloaded to your devices over your wireless connection.

About

Case Files Surgery

Prepare for surgery exams with high-yield clinical cases designed for rapid learning. This app guides you through diagnosis and management, helping you think like a clinician under pressure. Master essential concepts for USMLE and shelf exams with step-by-step reasoning and key takeaways.

Highlights
  • 58 high-yield clinical cases
  • Step-by-step clinical reasoning
  • Key takeaways and rapid review
  • Designed for fast retention
  • Seamless progress tracking
  • Case-based review
Features
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Pass Surgery—Fast - Prepare for your surgery exams with high-yield clinical cases designed for rapid, focused learning. Case Files: Surgery helps you think like a clinician and perform under pressure. Learn Through Real Clinical Cases - Each case mirrors real exam scenarios, guiding you step-by-step through diagnosis, management, and decision-making. Built for Intense Exam Prep - When time is limited, focus on what matters most: -58 high-yield clinical cases -Step-by-step clinical reasoning -Key takeaways and rapid review -Designed for fast retention Master Surgery for Your Exams - Ideal for USMLE Step 1 and shelf exams, this app helps you prepare efficiently and confidently. Study Anywhere, Anytime -Quick case-based review -Seamless progress tracking -Study in minutes or deep sessions Trusted by Medical Students -Proven Case Files® series -Real-world clinical scenarios -High-yield, exam-focused content -Built for results Written by experienced academic surgeons and educators. Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/ Sixth Edition

Screenshots

APSA Pediatric Surgery Library4 screens
Case Files Surgery4 screens

Verdict

The call

APSA Pediatric Surgery Library and Case Files Surgery both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of APSA Pediatric Surgery Library's written reviews are positive against 50% of Case Files Surgery's. APSA Pediatric Surgery Library also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (205 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Case Files Surgery sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. APSA Pediatric Surgery Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for APSA Pediatric Surgery Library against 5.0 for Case Files Surgery. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: APSA Pediatric Surgery Library has 205 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of APSA Pediatric Surgery Library's written reviews are positive against 50% of Case Files Surgery's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APSA Pediatric Surgery Library ships an update every 8 months, Case Files Surgery every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
APSA Pediatric Surgery Library versus Case Files Surgery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPSA Pediatric Surgery LibraryCase Files Surgery
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (205 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings205 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB24 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperUnbound Medicine, Inc.Expanded Apps

Customer experience

APSA Pediatric Surgery Library

All ratings205 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Case Files Surgery

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

APSA Pediatric Surgery Library

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Case Files Surgery

Subscriptions5
  • 1 Week$7.997 Days
  • Weekly$11.997 Days
  • 1 Month$14.991 Month
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  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • 1 Year$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Access$24.99
  • Case Files Surgery 6e$39.99
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is APSA Pediatric Surgery Library free?
APSA Pediatric Surgery Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Case Files Surgery free?
Case Files Surgery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, APSA Pediatric Surgery Library or Case Files Surgery?
Case Files Surgery is rated higher. APSA Pediatric Surgery Library averages 4.9 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Case Files Surgery averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do APSA Pediatric Surgery Library or Case Files Surgery have ads?
Neither APSA Pediatric Surgery Library nor Case Files Surgery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APSA Pediatric Surgery Library or Case Files Surgery?
APSA Pediatric Surgery Library ships an update every 8 months, and Case Files Surgery every 17 months. Most recently, APSA Pediatric Surgery Library was updated on October 22, 2026 and Case Files Surgery on September 20, 2026.

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