First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK vs First Aid QA for USMLE Step 1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
First Aid QA for USMLE Step 1
Prepare for the USMLE Step 1 with a comprehensive Q&A review. This app offers 1,000 board-style questions, detailed explanations, and high-yield facts linked to a best-selling study guide. Access content offline after initial download.
- 1000 board-style questions
- Detailed explanations for answers
- Linked to First Aid study guide
- 30+ high-yield images, diagrams, tables
- One complete practice exam
- Offline content access
- SmartSearch technology
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. An in-App purchase is required to unlock all content. 1,000 questions and answers prepare you for the USMLE Step 1! The only comprehensive Q&A review for the USMLE Step directly linked to high-yield facts from Dr. Le's First Aid for the USMLE Step 1, this essential study guide offers 1000 board-style questions and answers, easy-to-navigate, high yield explanations for correct and incorrect answers, and more than 350 accompanying images. Key Features * 1000 board-style questions and answers -- reviewed and approved -- by students who just aced the exam * Detailed explanations for both right and wrong answers - with letter options in boldface for at-a-glance review * Chapters keyed to Dr. Le's First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 so you can simultaneously review questions and high-yield facts 1 * 30+ high-yield images, diagrams, and tables * One complete practice exam consisting of 7 blocks of 50 questions simulates the exam experience No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 0071744029 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 978-0071744027 SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access & continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content. Yearly auto-renewing payments - $39.99 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 & 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 508-299-30000 Privacy Policy-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Editor(s): Tao Le, James Feinstein Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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The clearest difference is ads: First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK at none against First Aid QA for USMLE Step 1's shown. First Aid QA for USMLE Step 1's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and First Aid QA for USMLE Step 1 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK ships an update every 19 months, First Aid QA for USMLE Step 1 every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK | First Aid QA for USMLE Step 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (83 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 83 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months — better | Every 31 months |
| 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 | 62 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Expanded Apps | Skyscape Medpresso Inc |
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First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK
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In-app purchases
First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK
- First Aid Cases for the USMLE Step 2, Second Edition (First Aid USMLE)$49.99
First Aid QA for USMLE Step 1
- USMLE-1 Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
- USMLE-1 3 Month Subscription$25.993 Months
- 25% Off for Limited Period$29.991 Year
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- 20% off for Limited Period$31.991 Year
- 15% Off for Limited Period$33.991 Year
- First Aid Q&A for USMLE Step 1$38.991 Year
- First Aid Q&A for USMLE Step 1$39.99
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