Comparison

Case Files vs Huppert's Notes

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

Head to head
About

Case Files

Master internal medicine with real clinical cases designed for efficient learning and exam success. Develop clinical reasoning skills and prepare for USMLE and shelf exams with high-yield content. Study anytime, anywhere with progress tracking and quick review features.

Highlights
  • 60+ real clinical cases
  • Step-by-step clinical reasoning
  • Key takeaways for quick review
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline study capability
  • Case-based learning system
Features
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Master Internal Medicine—Fast: Learn internal medicine through real clinical cases and build the confidence to succeed on your exams. Case Files: Internal Medicine delivers high-yield content in a format designed for efficient, focused learning. Learn the Way You’ll Be Tested: Each case mirrors real exam scenarios, helping you develop clinical reasoning and apply concepts—not just memorize them. High-Yield Review That Sticks: Designed for both rapid prep and deeper understanding: -60+ real clinical cases -Step-by-step clinical reasoning -Key takeaways for quick review -Built for retention and exam success Ideal for Exam Prep: Prepare effectively for USMLE Step 1 and shelf exams with content that focuses on what matters most. Study Anytime, Anywhere: -Pick up where you left off -Review cases in minutes -Track your progress Trusted Case Files® Series -Proven case-based learning system -Real-world clinical scenarios -High-yield, exam-focused content Get Started: Download the app to access a free sample cases. Unlock the full set of cases for complete exam preparation. Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/

 Expanded Apps Terms of Use: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/ Sixth Edition

About

Huppert's Notes

This app provides a concise outline of internal medicine topics, bridging pathophysiology and clinical medicine. It's designed for medical trainees to take notes, access high-yield diagrams, and understand concepts mechanistically. The app offers a yearly subscription for full content access and updates.

Highlights
  • Personal note-taking on chapters
  • Audio and text notes
  • Outline format for rapid access
  • Concise descriptions of medical conditions
  • Diagnostic and management pearls
  • High-yield diagrams and tables
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. Key Features: * Take personal notes on each chapter especially when you are in chalk talks with an attending, fellow, or resident. * Audio Notes * Text Notes * Upload videos and images coming soon Bridge the gap between pathophysiology and clinical medicine in a succinct outline of core internal medicine topics! Primarily intended for medical trainees, from medical students to internal medicine interns and residents. Originally created and road-tested by a resident and then updated by a team of resident authors, Huppert’s Notes succinctly organizes the foundational science covered early in medical school and the clinical approaches encountered in clerkships and beyond. This marriage of pathophysiology and clinical medicine provides a framework for how to approach internal medicine concepts mechanistically, rather than through memorization. Designed to serve as a framework for your learning in internal medicine. You’ll find concise descriptions of common medical conditions with diagnostic and management pearls, as well as high-yield diagrams and tables to emphasize key concepts. Covering all internal medicine subspecialties, each Huppert’s Notes chapter is organized in an intuitive and consistent outline format for rapid access: - Anatomy & Physiology - Diagnostics - Approaches & Chief Complaints - Diseases & Pathophysiology - Key Medications & Interventions - Key Clinical Trials & Publications Overview of systems covered: - Cardiology - Pulmonology - Critical Care Medicine - Gastroenterology - Endocrinology - Nephrology - Hematology and Oncology - Infectious Diseases - Rheumatology - General Medicine - Medicine in the outpatient setting along with health maintenance pearls - Dermatology - Neurology - Psychiatry ISBN 10: 1260470075 ISBN 13: 9781260470079 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $41.99 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): Laura A. Huppert Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Screenshots

Case Files4 screens
Huppert's Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Huppert's Notes at 100% against Case Files's 33%. Huppert's Notes also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 18 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Case Files's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Case Files sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Huppert's Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Case Files ships an update every 18 months, Huppert's Notes every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Case Files versus Huppert's Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCase FilesHuppert's Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB47 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperExpanded AppsSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

Case Files

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Huppert's Notes

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Case Files

Subscriptions6
  • 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week$11.997 Days
  • 1 Month$14.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • 1 Month$17.991 Month
  • 1 Month$19.991 Month
  • 1 Year$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
4 purchases

Huppert's Notes

Subscriptions3
  • Huppert's Notes 6 Month Sub.$24.996 Months
  • #1 Resource for IM Residency$36.991 Year
  • Huppert's Notes 1 Year Sub.$41.991 Year
One-time1
  • Huppert's Notes IM$39.99

Questions

Is Case Files free?
Case Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Huppert's Notes free?
Huppert's Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Case Files or Huppert's Notes have ads?
Huppert's Notes shows ads; Case Files does not.
Which is updated more often, Case Files or Huppert's Notes?
Case Files ships an update every 18 months, and Huppert's Notes every 6 months. Most recently, Case Files was updated on September 22, 2026 and Huppert's Notes on September 19, 2026.

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