Comparison

Case Files vs GRS 12th Edition

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

Head to head
About

Case Files

This app offers 40 realistic clinical cases to sharpen critical thinking and improve patient care in geriatrics. It includes discussions, key terms, clinical pearls, and board-style review questions to reinforce learning and help users learn instead of memorize.

Highlights
  • 40 high-yield clinical cases
  • Board-style review questions
  • Clinical pearls for key concepts
  • Study, Exam, and Bookmark modes
  • Progress tracking
  • Interactive case explanations
  • iCloud support for multi-device use
Features
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Master Geriatrics—Fast—Learn to care for complex elderly patients through real clinical cases. Case Files: Geriatrics delivers high-yield content designed to improve clinical judgment and patient-centered care. Think Beyond the Diagnosis -Geriatric patients require nuanced decision-making. Each case helps you develop the clinical reasoning needed to manage multiple conditions, medications, and functional concerns. High-Yield Review for Complex Care -Designed for exam prep and real-world practice: -40 high-yield geriatric cases -Step-by-step clinical reasoning -Clear explanations and clinical pearls -Built for understanding, not memorization Built for Exam & Clinical Success -Prepare effectively for USMLE Step 2 CK and rotations with focused, high-impact content. Study Anywhere, Anytime -Review cases quickly -Track your progress -Learn in short, focused sessions Trusted Case Files® Series -Proven case-based learning -Real-world clinical scenarios -High-yield, exam-focused content Get Started -Download the app to access sample cases. Unlock the full set for complete geriatrics review. Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/

 Expanded Apps Terms of Use: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/ First Edition

About

GRS 12th Edition

This medical reference app provides the latest developments in geriatric medicine through 74 chapters, research findings, and case-oriented questions. It offers a self-assessment tool with AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and ABIM MOC points, along with study features like bookmarking and customizable exams.

Highlights
  • 74 chapters on geriatric medicine
  • Recent research findings
  • 360 case-oriented questions
  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) points
  • Customizable practice exams
  • Performance reports
Features
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The Geriatrics Review Syllabus: A Core Curriculum in Geriatric Medicine, 12th Edition (GRS12) app is a comprehensive reference containing the latest developments in the field of geriatric medicine. This mobile app is available exclusively to those with individual subscriptions to the GRS12. The GRS12 app includes • 74 chapters covering the prevailing evaluation and management strategies in geriatric medicine. • Recent research findings and strength-of-evidence (SOE) ratings for key diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic information. • 360 case-oriented, multiple-choice questions with answers, critiques, and references providing an effective, valuable self-assessment & study tool. • 115 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and 115 ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) points for those who successfully pass the self-assessment portion of the GRS12 with a score of 70% of higher through 12/31/2027. • Bookmark and note taking functionalities. • Customizable practice exams. • Detailed performance reports to help identify learning gaps and track progress by topic.

Screenshots

Case Files4 screens
GRS 12th Edition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GRS 12th Edition at none against Case Files's 7. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. GRS 12th Edition asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Case Files versus GRS 12th Edition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCase FilesGRS 12th Edition
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB91 MB
Age rating+1217+
DeveloperExpanded AppsAmerican Geriatrics Society

Customer experience

Case Files

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GRS 12th Edition

All ratings50 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Case Files

Subscriptions5
  • 1 Week$8.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$10.997 Days
  • 1 Month$18.991 Month
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  • Monthly Access$19.991 Month
  • 1 Year$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$29.99
  • Case Files Geriatrics, Geriatric Medicine, Gerontology Clinical Cases$39.99
None

GRS 12th Edition

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Case Files free?
Case Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GRS 12th Edition free?
GRS 12th Edition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Case Files or GRS 12th Edition have ads?
Neither Case Files nor GRS 12th Edition shows ads.

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