Comparison

Case Files vs Medrio DDC

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

Head to head
About

Case Files

Prepare for medical exams with realistic clinical case studies and USMLE-style questions. Learn through interactive cases, clinical pearls, and proven study methods designed to improve shelf-exam scores and real-world practice readiness.

Highlights
  • Realistic clinical case studies
  • USMLE-style practice questions
  • Interactive learning system
  • Clinical pearls and explanations
  • Study, Exam, and Bookmark modes
  • Progress tracking and notes
Features
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Explore the Case Files® Series in One App — Discover the full Case Files collection—covering 20+ medical specialties—with real clinical cases designed to help you think like a doctor. Learn Through Real Clinical Cases -Preview sample cases from each title and experience case-based learning across specialties including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pathology, Microbiology, Neurology, and more. Built for Exam Success -Prepare for USMLE Step 1, shelf exams, and clinical rotations with high-yield content: • Clinical case scenarios across specialties • USMLE-style questions and explanations • Key concepts, definitions, and clinical pearls • Proven case-based learning system Try Before You Unlock -Download to explore sample cases from each specialty. Unlock full access to individual titles based on your needs. The Trusted Case Files® System • Real-world clinical scenarios • Designed for medical students and clinical training • Helps you understand—not memorize Expanded Apps Terms of Service: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/ Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/

About

Medrio DDC

Features
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Part of Medrio's mobile suite, Direct Data Capture (DDC) is a clinical trial data collection tool which includes offline data entry capabilities, as well as multiple workflow options, making it ideal for all study types. Optimized to support efficient & accurate data collection, Medrio DDC includes • Offline data entry capabilities • Events-based and subject-based workflow options • Data validations to ensure accuracy before submission Fully integrated with Medrio's EDC and ePRO modules, Medrio DDC reduces the time from data capture to data delivery. Not using Medrio's EDC? Contact info@medrio.com or visit www.medrio.com for more information.

Screenshots

Case Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Medrio DDC at none against Case Files's 10. Medrio DDC also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Case Files's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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 9 one-off in-app purchases. Medrio DDC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Case Files ships an update every 4 months, Medrio DDC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Case Files versus Medrio DDC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCase FilesMedrio DDC
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB118 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperExpanded AppsMedrio, Inc.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Case Files

One-time9
  • Emergency Medicine$29.99
  • Family Medicine$29.99
  • Neurology$29.99
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  • Gynaecology$29.99
  • Pediatrics$29.99
  • Psychiatry$29.99
  • Surgery$29.99
  • Lifetime Access$29.99
  • Lifetime Access2 variants$39.99
None

Medrio DDC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Case Files free?
Case Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Medrio DDC free?
Medrio DDC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Case Files or Medrio DDC have ads?
Neither Case Files nor Medrio DDC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Case Files or Medrio DDC?
Case Files ships an update every 4 months, and Medrio DDC every 2 months. Most recently, Case Files was updated on November 3, 2026 and Medrio DDC on November 11, 2026.

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