Case Files vs Histology
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Case Files
This app provides over 50 clinical pathology cases with USMLE-style questions to help medical students learn through real-world patient scenarios. It offers interactive features, study modes, and progress tracking to improve exam scores and clinical problem-solving skills.
- 50+ clinical cases with USMLE-style questions
- Interactive case discussions and comprehension questions
- Study, Exam, and Bookmark modes for question review
- Progress tracking and score storage
- Clinical pearls and approach to problem-solving
- iCloud support for multi-device use
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Master Pathology Through Real Clinical Cases -Learn pathology in the context of real patients. Case Files: Pathology helps you connect disease mechanisms, clinical presentation, and key concepts—so the material finally makes sense. Understand, Don’t Memorize -Pathology is dense and detail-heavy. This app helps you break down complex diseases into clear mechanisms and patterns you can actually understand and retain. Built for Exam Success -Prepare for Step 1 and course exams with focused, high-yield content: -50+ clinical cases -Board-style questions and explanations -Key disease mechanisms and definitions -Reinforced conceptual understanding Learn Faster, Think Smarter -Study mode with instant feedback -Exam mode for timed practice -Bookmark and track progress -Learn in short, focused sessions Trusted Case Files® System -Real-world clinical scenarios -Proven case-based learning -Designed for medical students Get Started -Download to try a sample case. Unlock full access to master pathology. Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/ Expanded Apps Terms of Use: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/ Second Edition
Histology
This study aid offers self-testing with micrographs of basic human body tissues. It covers cell biology, epithelia, glands, connective tissue, muscle, and the peripheral nervous system.
- Micrograph self-testing
- Six sets of basic tissue coverage
- Cell Biology for Histologists
- Epithelia and Glands
- Connective Tissue and Muscle
- Peripheral Nervous System
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The BT Histology SecondLook™ application is a study aid that provides a series of micrographs for users to self-test their level of knowledge and ability to recognize histological structures. It contains six sets covering the basic tissues of the human body, including Cell Biology for the Histologist, Epithelia, Glands, Connective Tissue, Muscle, and the Peripheral Nervous System.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Histology at none against Case Files's 6. Histology also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Histology asks for nothing beyond the download.
Case Files ships an update every 19 months, Histology every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Case Files | Histology |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 10 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Expanded Apps | The University of Michigan |
Customer experience
Case Files
Histology
In-app purchases
Case Files
- 1 Week$7.997 Days
- Weekly Access$11.997 Days
- 1 Month$18.991 Month
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- Monthly Access$19.991 Month
- 1 Year$69.991 Year
- Lifetime$39.99
Histology
No in-app purchases
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