Comparison

Acumed vs Case Files Orthopedic Surgery

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

Head to head
About

Acumed

Discover innovative orthopedic solutions and training opportunities. Access product details, image galleries, document libraries, and interactive 3D models. Learn about surgical skills and bioskills trainings offered by a global leader in medical solutions.

Highlights
  • Browse bioskills and surgical skills trainings
  • View product details and image galleries
  • Access document libraries
  • Watch videos
  • Engage with interactive 3D models
Features
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Explore Acumed's innovative orthopedic solutions with the official app! Browse through upcoming bioskills and surgical skills trainings, read about product details, view image galleries and document libraries, watch videos and engage with interactive 3D models of our products. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon with offices and distribution networks worldwide, Acumed is a global leader of innovative orthopedic and medical solutions developed to improve patient care. Acumed has over a quarter-century of experience in the orthopedic industry, with the mission of aiding the afflicted through the ingenuity of our minds, the labor of our hands, and the compassion of our hearts. For more information, please visit www.acumed.net.

About

Case Files Orthopedic Surgery

Prepare for real-world medical practice with realistic orthopedic surgery cases. This app offers interactive learning with review questions, clinical pearls, and detailed discussions of conditions and outcomes. It's designed to enhance critical thinking and mastery of orthopedic concepts for students and residents.

Highlights
  • 45 high-yield orthopedic cases
  • Interactive review questions
  • Clinical pearls for key concepts
  • Detailed case discussions
  • Study, Exam, and Bookmark modes
  • Progress tracking
  • Note-taking functionality
Features
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SHARPEN YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND PREPARE FOR REAL-WORLD PRACTICE WITH ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CASES Experience with clinical cases is key to excelling in your rotations and post-graduate training. Case Files: Orthopaedic Surgery, 1st Edition, gives you 45 true-to-life cases that illustrate concepts critical to managing common musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Each case includes a concise and accurate patient presentation, key exam findings, and clear radiologic images where applicable. Additionally, cases include in-depth discussions of the injury or condition represented, replete with evidence-based practice recommendations, basic procedural tips and techniques, and discussion of potential complications, pitfalls, and ultimate patient outcomes. Review questions and clinical pearls reinforce learning. This free application includes 1 sample case study from the 45 that are available with a subscription. •Learn from 45 high-yield cases, each with review questions •Master key concepts with clinical pearls •Polish your approach to clinical problems and think like a surgeon •Perfect for students, orthopaedic interns, and residents who encounter orthopaedic conditions in daily practice Each case has been designed for the iPad and iPhone with interactive features: •Study/Exam/Bookmark modes with USMLE-style review questions. •In the Study mode, check the answers as you tackle the questions. •In the Exam mode, time yourself and review the answers after time is up. •In the Bookmark mode, review only the questions you have flagged for further study. •File away correctly answered questions after each practice quiz. •Choose the number of questions in each practice quiz: 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, or all. •Opt to include questions from previous quizzes. •Learn further from interactive questions at the end of each case, with explanations. •Sort cases by name or by case number. •Take down notes using the Notes section for each case. •Study in horizontal or vertical mode on the iPhone and the iPad. •Store quiz scores to track your progress. •Highlight key points in cases. •Save to iCloud to use app on multiple devices •Choose preferred font sizes •Create tags •Search content About the Authors Eugene C. Toy, MD is a dual certified family physician and ob/gyn. He is the John S. Dunn Senior Academic Chair and Program Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program; Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Methodist Hospital--Houston; Clerkship Director and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Texas--Houston Medical School (Houston, Texas). Andrew J. Rosenbaum, MD is a resident of orthopaedic surgery at the Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York. Timothy Roberts, MD Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Albany Medical Center Albany, New York Joshua S. Dines, MD Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service The Hospital of Special Surgery New York, New York Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/ Expanded Apps Terms of Use: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Acumed4 screens
Case Files Orthopedic Surgery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Case Files Orthopedic Surgery at 5.0 against Acumed's 4.3. Case Files Orthopedic Surgery also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Acumed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Orthopedic Surgery sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Acumed asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Case Files Orthopedic Surgery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acumed has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Acumed's written reviews are positive against 75% of Case Files Orthopedic Surgery's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Acumed ships an update every 8 months, Case Files Orthopedic Surgery every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Acumed versus Case Files Orthopedic Surgery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcumedCase Files Orthopedic Surgery
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB19 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAcumedExpanded Apps

Customer experience

Acumed

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Case Files Orthopedic Surgery

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Acumed

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Case Files Orthopedic Surgery

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Week$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$11.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$19.991 Month
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  • 1 Year$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Acumed free?
Acumed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Case Files Orthopedic Surgery free?
Case Files Orthopedic Surgery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Acumed or Case Files Orthopedic Surgery?
Case Files Orthopedic Surgery is rated higher. Acumed averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Case Files Orthopedic Surgery averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Acumed or Case Files Orthopedic Surgery have ads?
Neither Acumed nor Case Files Orthopedic Surgery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Acumed or Case Files Orthopedic Surgery?
Acumed ships an update every 8 months, and Case Files Orthopedic Surgery every 15 months. Most recently, Acumed was updated on November 1, 2026 and Case Files Orthopedic Surgery on November 3, 2026.

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