Comparison

First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK vs Digital Sample Management

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

Digital Sample Management

Features
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Digital management system is an iPad app for collecting doctor sample drug transactions

Screenshots

First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK4 screens
Digital Sample Management4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digital Sample Management at none against First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK's 3. Digital Sample Management also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 19 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 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. Digital Sample Management asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK ships an update every 19 months, Digital Sample Management every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK versus Digital Sample Management: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CKDigital Sample Management
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperExpanded AppsIQVIA Inc.

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

Digital Sample Management

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 Digital Sample Management free?
Digital Sample Management is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK or Digital Sample Management have ads?
Neither First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK nor Digital Sample Management shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK or Digital Sample Management?
First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK ships an update every 19 months, and Digital Sample Management every 5 weeks. Most recently, First Aid Cases USMLE Step 2CK was updated on November 6, 2026 and Digital Sample Management on October 25, 2026.

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