Comparison

First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK vs SMART_MVS

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

Head to head
About

First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK

This app offers a comprehensive collection of clinical cases designed to help students prepare for the USMLE Step 2 CK exam. It features high-yield cases with active-recall questions and answers, emphasizing board-relevant diseases and concepts. Users can sample cases for free or unlock the full library through an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • 344 high-yield clinical cases
  • Active-recall questions and answers
  • Board-relevant diseases and concepts
  • Two-column format for self-quizzing
  • 100+ images, diagrams, and tables
  • Note-taking and highlighting
  • Bookmark cases
Features
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Master USMLE® Step 2 CK through 344 high-yield clinical cases. First Aid Cases for the USMLE® Step 2 CK transforms high-yield concepts into realistic patient scenarios that strengthen clinical reasoning and prepare you for exam day. Based on the trusted First Aid™ series, this interactive app includes 344 exam-style clinical cases covering every major Step 2 CK topic. Active-recall questions, detailed explanations, and more than 100 images, diagrams, and tables help reinforce key concepts and improve long-term retention. FEATURES • 344 high-yield clinical cases • Active-recall questions with detailed explanations • More than 100 images, diagrams, and tables • Written by students who excelled on Step 2 CK • Organized to complement First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK • Perfect for clerkship review and Step 2 CK preparation COMPLETE STEP 2 CK COVERAGE • Cardiology • Dermatology • Endocrinology • Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine • Ethics & Legal Issues • Gastrointestinal • Hematology & Oncology • Infectious Disease • Musculoskeletal & Connective Tissue • Neurology • Obstetrics & Gynecology • Pediatrics • Psychiatry • Pulmonary • Renal/Genitourinary • Emergency Medicine POWERFUL STUDY TOOLS • Highlight important concepts • Bookmark difficult cases • Add personal notes • Track your progress • Mark completed cases • Email notes • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Expanded Apps Terms of Service: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/ Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/

About

SMART_MVS

Features
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The SMART MVS app runs on the iPad tablet and connects to the endoscope and surgical microscope: - Take a photo and check out the video. - Edit images and save pictures. expected usage: The SMART MVS application is connected to the FUll HD video imaging system. The mobile application is designed to support document workflows in conjunction with connected FULL HD camera systems. The application helps preview, display, modify, store images and videos. The information captured and stored by the application is for reference and reference only and is not used for diagnosis.

Screenshots

First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK4 screens
SMART_MVS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMART_MVS at none against First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK's 3. SMART_MVS also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 19 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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. First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. SMART_MVS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK ships an update every 19 months, SMART_MVS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK versus SMART_MVS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CKSMART_MVS
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB62 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperExpanded Apps立剑 岑

In-app purchases

3 purchases

First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$14.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$24.991 Month
One-time1
  • First Aid Cases for the USMLE Step 2, Second Edition (First Aid USMLE)$49.99
None

SMART_MVS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK free?
First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMART_MVS free?
SMART_MVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK or SMART_MVS have ads?
Neither First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK nor SMART_MVS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK or SMART_MVS?
First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK ships an update every 19 months, and SMART_MVS every 4 months. Most recently, First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK was updated on October 15, 2026 and SMART_MVS on October 6, 2026.

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