Case Files vs Board Review Series
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
Board Review Series
Prepare for medical exams with a comprehensive pathology review. Access practice questions, study modes, and detailed explanations. Unlock full content with an in-app purchase or subscription.
- USMLE-style practice questions
- Study, Quiz, and Time Modes
- Daily random questions (QOD)
- Performance statistics
- Bookmark and note-taking
- Outline format with summary tables
- Full-color illustrations
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, includes sample Chapter and 100 practice questions. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. Skyscape's App is based on the print edition of Board Review Series - Pathology. This powerful, easy-to-use resource presents the essentials of pathology in the popular Board Review Series outline format that highlights the most tested topics for the USMLE Step 1. Packed with new content; high-yield topics; concise descriptions; more than 450 USMLE-style questions with complete answers and explanations; and full-color illustrations, photomicrographs, and radiologic images, BRS Pathology provides everything needed for course success and board exam prep. App Features * Study Mode (Attempt a question, see answer and the rationale) * Create Quiz (Select topic, number of questions - Pause and resume anytime) * Time Mode (Answer as many questions as possible in a set time to improve your speed) * QOD (Attempt a random question(s) every day) * Stats (View details on topics mastered so you can focus on weak areas) * Bookmark tricky questions and add notes - Creating flashcards Key Features * An easy-to-scan outline format with bolded key terms and summary tables enables concise review and exam preparation. * Chapter-ending exams focus on high-yield, clinical content. * An end-of-book Comprehensive Exam helps students gauge their mastery of key topics. * New cross-references in the answers to the Comprehensive Exam use an outline format (section number/letter) to facilitate efficient study and easy linking in all formats. * Many new full-color photomicrographs and schematic illustrations provide visual learning and review. * Key topic icons help students quickly locate important content. ISBN 10: 1975136624 ISBN 13: 9781975136628 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Six months auto-renewing payments- $29.99 Yearly auto-renewing payments- $44.99 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): Mary Elizabeth Peyton Gupta, MD Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Board Review Series at 100% against Case Files's 33%. Board Review Series also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 19 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
Both are free to download. Case Files sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Board Review Series sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Case Files ships an update every 19 months, Board Review Series every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Case Files | Board Review Series |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Expanded Apps | Skyscape Medpresso Inc |
Customer experience
Case Files
Board Review Series
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
Board Review Series
- BRS Pathology 6M Sub$29.996 Months
- BRS Pathology 1/Y Sub$44.991 Year





