Comparison

Brain Anatomy vs Case Files

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

Head to head
About

Brain Anatomy

Explore a detailed interactive atlas of the human brain, featuring various surfaces, sections, and Brodmann areas. Test your knowledge of neuroanatomy with integrated quizzes for each section.

Highlights
  • Interactive human neuroanatomy atlas
  • Detailed brain surfaces (lateral, dorsal, medial)
  • Coronal and horizontal brain sections
  • Brodmann areas identification
  • Neuroanatomy quizzes for each section
Features
Read full description

I created Brain Anatomy as my graduation thesis work. It's an interactive human neuroanatomy atlas. You will find: lateral surface of human brain, dorsal surface, medial surface, many coronal and horizontal sections and all brodmann areas. It is possible to have a test to verify what you know about neuroanatomy for each section. This application was created with supervision by Prof. John Kubie, Department of Cell Biology at Suny Downstate Medical Center and Prof. Alessandro Angrilli, Dept of General Psychology at University of Padua, Italy.

About

Case Files

Master neuroscience with real clinical cases designed for medical students. This app helps you understand complex topics, prepare for exams like USMLE Step 1, and learn faster through interactive study and timed practice modes. Unlock full access to a comprehensive library of cases and concepts.

Highlights
  • 40+ clinical cases
  • Board-style questions and explanations
  • Key neuroscience concepts and definitions
  • Study mode with instant feedback
  • Exam mode for timed practice
  • Bookmark and track progress
Features
Read full description

Master Neuroscience Through Real Clinical Cases - Learn neuroscience in the context of real patients. Case Files: Neuroscience helps you connect core concepts, pathways, and clinical relevance—so the material finally makes sense. Understand, Don’t Memorize -Neuroscience can feel abstract and overwhelming. This app helps you break down complex topics into clear patterns and concepts you can actually understand and retain. Built for Exam Success -Prepare for USMLE Step 1 and course exams with focused, high-yield content: -40+ clinical cases -Board-style questions and explanations -Key neuroscience concepts 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 and health science students Get Started -Download to try a sample case. Unlock full access to master neuroscience. Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/ Expanded Apps Terms of Use: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/ Second edition

Screenshots

Brain Anatomy2 screens
Case Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Case Files at 5.0 against Brain Anatomy's 4.1. Case Files also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Brain Anatomy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (24 vs 4). 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 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Brain Anatomy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Case Files holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Anatomy has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Brain Anatomy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Case Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Anatomy ships an update every 31 months, Case Files every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Brain Anatomy versus Case Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain AnatomyCase Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (24 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 19 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB28 MB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperGianluca MusumeciExpanded Apps

Customer experience

Brain Anatomy

All ratings24 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%

Case Files

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Brain Anatomy

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Case Files

Subscriptions5
  • 1 Week$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$11.997 Days
  • 1 Month$18.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Monthly Access$19.991 Month
  • 1 Year$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Case Files Neuroscience - High Yield Clinical Neuro Cases$39.99

Questions

Is Brain Anatomy free?
Brain Anatomy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Case Files free?
Case Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brain Anatomy or Case Files?
Case Files is rated higher. Brain Anatomy averages 4.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Case Files averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Brain Anatomy or Case Files have ads?
Neither Brain Anatomy nor Case Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain Anatomy or Case Files?
Brain Anatomy ships an update every 31 months, and Case Files every 19 months. Most recently, Brain Anatomy was updated on October 21, 2026 and Case Files on October 2, 2026.

Other comparisons