Comparison

Case Files vs Basic

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

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About

Case Files

Features
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Handle Difficult Clinical Situations—Learn medical ethics and professionalism through real clinical cases. Case Files: Medical Ethics helps you develop the judgment needed to navigate complex patient situations. There Isn’t Always One Right Answer -Ethical decisions in medicine require careful reasoning. Each case challenges you to think through difficult scenarios involving patients, families, and care teams. Build Clinical Judgment and Professional Confidence -Designed for both exams and real-world practice: -30+ high-yield ethics cases -Real-world clinical dilemmas -Clear explanations and key principles -Built for thoughtful decision-making Built for Exam & Clinical Practice -Prepare effectively for USMLE Step 2 CK and clinical rotations with focused, high-impact content. 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 ethics review. Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/

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Basic

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The basic clinical operation skills simulation training and assessment system APP for Chinese medicine model medicine has been launched! We are committed to helping students majoring in clinical medicine improve the pass rate of medical examinations (clinical categories), and helping medical colleges and teachers track and manage the teaching situation and mock exam results of clinical practical skills training. Zhongke Model Medicine has been included in the application research project of simulated virtual technology in physician practical skills training and assessment by the China Hospital Association, and has been recognized by more than ten top tier hospitals in China, including the China Hospital Association, Wu Jieping Medical Foundation, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Renji Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and Xinhua Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. [Product Content] All contents of the clinical basic skills operation section of the licensed physician qualification exam include: disinfection and drape of the surgical area, surgical brush techniques, wearing and removing surgical gowns and sterile gloves, basic surgical operations, debridement, hemostatic bandaging of open wounds, abscess incision, dressing and thread removal, oxygen aspiration, sputum aspiration, gastric tube insertion, catheterization, three cavity and two sac tube hemostasis, thoracic puncture, arteriovenous puncture, lumbar puncture, abdominal puncture, bone marrow puncture, transportation of spinal injuries, emergency external fixation technology for limb fractures, application of simple inhalers, wearing and removing isolation gowns. [Product Features] Separate training and examination, two modes to assist in medical examination! Simulate the surgical process step by step Utilize fragmented time on your phone anytime, anywhere, with 10-15 minutes per day for gradual self-directed learning and training, as well as online mock exams Virtual simulation of surgical cases through the most advanced 3D computer graphics technology to experience basic clinical skills and operations Mastering new technologies from top physicians

Screenshots

Case Files4 screens
Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic at none against Case Files's 5. Basic also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Case Files sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Case Files versus Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCase FilesBasic
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB767 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperExpanded AppsJiangxi Mingtian High Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Case Files

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Week$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$11.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$19.991 Month
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  • 1 Year$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
None

Basic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Case Files free?
Case Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basic free?
Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Case Files or Basic have ads?
Neither Case Files nor Basic shows ads.

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