# Case Files vs Medcases

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Medcases at 100% against Case Files's 60%. Medcases also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Case Files's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Case Files sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Medcases sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Case Files ships an update every 4 months, Medcases every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Case Files | Medcases |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Expanded Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/313709778) | [MEDIT SOLUTIONS KURMAN I WSPOLNICY SPOLKA JAWNA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473866496) |

## What reviewers say

### Case Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/case-files-usmle-test-prep/id656504693)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $18.99 | per month |
| Emergency Medicine | $29.99 | one-time |
| Family Medicine | $29.99 | one-time |
| Neurology | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gynaecology | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pediatrics | $29.99 | one-time |
| Psychiatry | $29.99 | one-time |
| Surgery | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Family Medicine Case Files, 4e | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |
| Microbiology Case Files, 3e | $39.99 | one-time |


### Medcases

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medcases/id1512942964)

Practice diagnosing virtual patients through interactive cases, quizzes, and expert oversight. This app allows you to interview patients, perform physical exams, order tests, and plan treatments in a safe learning environment.

**Highlights:** Interactive medical case studies, Virtual patient interviews with AI, Simulated physical examinations, Diagnostic test ordering, Treatment planning, Thematic medical courses, Knowledge-based quizzes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medcases+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Medcases+ | $94.99 | per year |
| Medcases Course | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medcases Course | $15.99 | one-time |
| Medcases Course | $26.99 | one-time |
| Medcases Course | $27.99 | one-time |
| Medcases Course | $29.99 | one-time |
| Medcases Course | $37.99 | one-time |
| Medcases Course | $44.99 | one-time |
| Medcases Course | $45.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Case Files free?

Case Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Medcases free?

Medcases is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Case Files or Medcases have ads?

Medcases shows ads; Case Files does not.

### Which is updated more often, Case Files or Medcases?

Case Files ships an update every 4 months, and Medcases every 3 weeks. Most recently, Case Files was updated on October 15, 2026 and Medcases on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*