MyGels vs Case Files
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyGels
This app assists researchers in analyzing protein and DNA gels, such as SDS-PAGE and western blots. It automatically recognizes lanes and bands from gel images, allowing for calibration, quantification, and export of annotated results for further analysis.
- Automatic lane and band recognition
- Gel calibration for molecular weight
- Band quantification
- Export annotated gels and data
- Organize and track experimental results
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MyGels turns a photo of your gel into quantitative results. Annotate, analyse and organise protein and DNA gels and blots, including SDS-PAGE, agarose gels and western blots, on your iPhone or iPad. HOW IT WORKS • Snap a picture of your gel and crop it to the region you want, with perspective correction. • MyGels recognises lanes and bands automatically. You can adjust them by hand. • Mark a lane as your molecular weight marker to calibrate the gel, and read off molecular weights in kDa. • Tap a lane to see its intensity profile with detected peaks. Tap a peak to see band area and molecular weight. RESULTS YOU CAN USE • Quantify bands, with baseline correction. • Export annotated gels, plots of your bands of interest, and all the raw data for analysis in third-party software. • Add titles and keywords so you can find your gels again. MyGels keeps your gels as files, so it's easy to organise them and keep track of your experiments, and puts your results at your fingertips.
Case Files
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Master Biochemistry—Fast: Finally understand biochemistry through real clinical cases. Case Files: Biochemistry delivers high-yield content designed to simplify complex concepts and help you retain what matters. Understand—Don’t Memorize -Each case connects core biochemical concepts to real patient scenarios, helping you learn faster and with greater clarity. High-Yield Review That Makes Sense -Designed to make biochemistry easier: -50+ high-yield clinical cases -Clear explanations of complex concepts -Step-by-step clinical reasoning -Biochemistry pearls for quick review Built for Exam Success -Prepare effectively for USMLE Step 1 and course exams with focused, high-yield 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 biochemistry review. Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/ Expanded Apps Terms of Use: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/ Third edition
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyGels at none against Case Files's 6. MyGels also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 21 months). Case Files's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Case Files sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. MyGels asks for nothing beyond the download.
MyGels ships an update every 9 months, Case Files every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyGels | Case Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | telethon k.k. | Expanded Apps |
In-app purchases
MyGels
No in-app purchases
Case Files
- 1 Week$9.997 Days
- Weekly Access$10.997 Days
- 1 Month$18.991 Month
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- 1 Year$79.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$29.99
- Case Files Biochemistry Test Review Questions for USMLE Step 1 & NBDE Exams$39.99







