Case Files vs BrainExplain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Case Files
Master neuroscience with real clinical cases designed for medical students. This app helps you understand complex topics, prepare for exams like USMLE Step 1, and learn faster through interactive study and timed practice modes. Unlock full access to a comprehensive library of cases and concepts.
- 40+ clinical cases
- Board-style questions and explanations
- Key neuroscience concepts and definitions
- Study mode with instant feedback
- Exam mode for timed practice
- Bookmark and track progress
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Master Neuroscience Through Real Clinical Cases - Learn neuroscience in the context of real patients. Case Files: Neuroscience helps you connect core concepts, pathways, and clinical relevance—so the material finally makes sense. Understand, Don’t Memorize -Neuroscience can feel abstract and overwhelming. This app helps you break down complex topics into clear patterns and concepts you can actually understand and retain. Built for Exam Success -Prepare for USMLE Step 1 and course exams with focused, high-yield content: -40+ clinical cases -Board-style questions and explanations -Key neuroscience concepts and definitions -Reinforced conceptual understanding Learn Faster, Think Smarter -Study mode with instant feedback -Exam mode for timed practice -Bookmark and track progress -Learn in short, focused sessions Trusted Case Files® System -Real-world clinical scenarios -Proven case-based learning -Designed for medical and health science students Get Started -Download to try a sample case. Unlock full access to master neuroscience. Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/ Expanded Apps Terms of Use: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/ Second edition
BrainExplain
Explore a 3D model of the human brain, highlighting specific regions and their functions. Gain insights into emotions, mental health, and treatment by viewing the brain from multiple perspectives.
- 3D human brain model
- Highlighting of specific brain regions
- Descriptions of region functions
- Multiple viewing perspectives
- Understanding emotions and mental health
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This app is designed to highlight specific regions of the human brain in three dimensions. It includes brief descriptions of the functions associated with those regions. Users are able to 'enter' the brain and see it from multiple perspectives. This provides a basis for understanding emotions, mental health issues, and their treatment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Case Files at 5.0 against BrainExplain's 3.0. BrainExplain's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 19 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 $7.99 per 7 days. BrainExplain asks for nothing beyond the download.
Case Files holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
Case Files ships an update every 19 months, BrainExplain weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Case Files | BrainExplain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 289 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Expanded Apps | Cheryl Montgomery |
Customer experience
Case Files
BrainExplain
In-app purchases
Case Files
- 1 Week$7.997 Days
- Weekly Access$11.997 Days
- 1 Month$18.991 Month
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- Monthly Access$19.991 Month
- 1 Year$79.991 Year
- Case Files Neuroscience - High Yield Clinical Neuro Cases$39.99
BrainExplain
No in-app purchases
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