Comparison

Case Files 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

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

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

Case Files4 screens
SMART_MVS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMART_MVS at none against Case Files's 14. SMART_MVS also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. SMART_MVS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Case Files versus SMART_MVS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCase FilesSMART_MVS
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB62 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperExpanded Apps立剑 岑

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Case Files

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Week$9.997 Days
  • 1 Month$18.991 Month
One-time11
  • 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
  • Family Medicine Case Files, 4e$34.99
  • Lifetime Access2 variants$39.99
  • Microbiology Case Files, 3e$39.99
None

SMART_MVS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Case Files free?
Case Files 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 Case Files or SMART_MVS have ads?
Neither Case Files nor SMART_MVS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Case Files or SMART_MVS?
Case Files ships an update every 4 months, and SMART_MVS every 4 months. Most recently, Case Files was updated on October 9, 2026 and SMART_MVS on October 6, 2026.

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