# Code Status vs MedCase

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Status at 100% against MedCase's 7%. Code Status also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). MedCase's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Status sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MedCase sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Code Status holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Code Status's written reviews are positive against 7% of MedCase's.

Code Status ships an update every 5 days, MedCase daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Status | MedCase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-status/id6758566503/reviews)** | [4.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medcase-medical-simulation/id6762118692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Code Status Medical LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/627849286) | [PARS GROWTH STUDIO YAZILIM VE TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803406931) |

## What reviewers say

### Code Status

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-status/id6758566503)

Practice emergency medicine decision-making in a safe, simulated environment. Make diagnoses, order tests, and treat patients to learn from outcomes. Features scoring, replayability, and evidence-based attending's notes.

**Highlights:** Patient case simulation, Diagnosis and treatment practice, Outcome-based learning, Scoring and feedback, Evidence-based attending's notes, Growing case library

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Status Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Code Status Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |


### MedCase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medcase-medical-simulation/id6762118692)

Engage in realistic medical simulations across various specialties. Make critical decisions, manage patient conditions in real-time, and test your diagnostic skills. This app offers a gamified approach to clinical education for healthcare professionals and students.

**Highlights:** 20+ realistic clinical case simulations, AI-powered dynamic patient responses, Real-time patient deterioration, Dose calculation and drug interaction checks, 20+ medical specialties covered, Create and share custom cases, Leveling system from intern to chief physician

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Surprise | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 1000 MedCoin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3000 MedCoin | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6000 MedCoin | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10000 MedCoin | $19.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Annual | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Status free?

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

### Is MedCase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Code Status or MedCase?

Code Status is rated higher. Code Status averages 4.9 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while MedCase averages 4.0 from 61 ratings.

### Do Code Status or MedCase have ads?

MedCase shows ads; Code Status does not.

### Which is updated more often, Code Status or MedCase?

Code Status ships an update every 5 days, and MedCase daily. Most recently, Code Status was updated on October 24, 2026 and MedCase on October 24, 2026.

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