Save and resume
Use Save & exit to keep the patient state, orders and remaining time. Pick up the saved case from Home.
USMLE STEP 3 CCS PRACTICE APP
Master USMLEStep 3 CCS.On the go.
CCS Orbit is a mobile-first USMLE Step 3 CCS simulator. Place orders, advance simulated time and improve your timing, sequencing and reassessment.
Available on the App Store soon.
3 cases freeNo account requiredPhysician reviewedDesigned for iPhone
120+CCS cases
3 freeCases to get started
OfflineCases and debriefs work offline
No accountNo account required
BUILT AROUND YOUR EXAM
More from every practice session.
From your first order to your next case, keep learning connected.
Learn and Exam modes
Get guidance and trap warnings in Learn mode. Switch to Exam mode for practice without in-case teaching cues.
Six-domain debriefs
Connect your result to the decisions you made, missed or delayed, then review each management domain.
Error Log
Find recurring mistakes across completed attempts. Filter by issue type and sort by frequency, recency or domain.
Focus Mode
Start with your weakest domain or choose a different focus, then browse cases that target it.
Final two-minute practice
Practice the closing stage: review the chart and place relevant final orders before the case ends.
Explore CCS practice on iPhone, including offline cases and debriefs →
THE COMPLETE MANAGEMENT LOOP
Manage. Reassess. Learn.
Explore what happens before, during and after each case.
MANAGE
Manage a dynamic CCS patient.
Turn clinical reasoning into a sequence of decisions.
- Enter diagnostic and treatment orders
- Choose the appropriate care location
- Advance simulated time when you are ready
- See the patient respond to your management
REASSESS
Follow the response. Decide what comes next.
Build reassessment into the way you practice.
- Review investigations as results return
- Repeat focused examinations
- Compare patient updates before and after treatment
- Adjust management as the case evolves
LEARN
Know what to carry into the next case.
Make every completed attempt useful.
- Review feedback across six scoring domains
- Connect your score to your management timeline
- Identify missed, late or unsafe decisions
- Use your Decision Profile to guide practice
FREE STEP 3 RESOURCES
Make your next study session count.
Plan your preparation, strengthen your recall and practice biostatistics. Free to use, with no account needed.
Plan your preparation
Step 3 study schedule generator
Build a daily plan around your exam dates, available time, questions and CCS cases. Print it or export it to your calendar.
Build your study planStrengthen your recall
CCS mnemonic database
Search 44 memory aids for opening orders, admission and case-end management. Download the PDF or CSV for quick reference.
Explore the databaseUnderstand the numbers
Step 3 biostatistics practice
Practice calculations and interpretation with worked answers, an interactive 2×2 table and timed question sets.
Practice biostatisticsYOUR CASE HISTORY
See more than a score.
Open any completed CCS case to review your six-domain breakdown, revisit missed decisions and see where care was delayed.
- Revisit your completed cases
- Review each six-domain breakdown
- Return to missed decisions
- Spot where management was delayed
COMPARE STEP 3 CCS RESOURCES
Choose how you want to practice.
Some Step 3 resources prioritize case volume or broad exam preparation. CCS Orbit is designed for mobile practice, transparent feedback and identifying patterns across cases.
Swipe the table to compare features and prices.
| Compare |  CCS OrbitMOBILE-FIRST | CCSCases.com ↗ | UWorld Step 3 ↗ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Everyday mobile CCS practice | High-volume case repetition | Complete Step 3 preparation |
| Dynamic cases | Time, treatment and patient-state changes | Real-time simulation | Interactive CCS cases |
| Feedback | Six domains linked to your timeline | Case grade and feedback | Case explanations |
| Across-case insights | Decision Profile, Focus Mode and Error Log | CCS performance statistics and peer comparison | Not publicly highlighted for CCS |
| Modes | LearnExam | Exam-style simulation | Guided explanations |
| Try free | 3 cases · No sign up required | 2 cases advertised | No standalone free CCS tier advertised |
| Practice experience | Designed for iPhone | Browser-based simulator across devices | Medical app and exam-like CCS software |
| Offline practice | Cases and debriefs work offline | Offline flashcards advertised; simulator runs in browser | Offline CCS access not specified on product page |
| Getting started | No account required | Account login for full access | Account login for purchased access |
| Lifetime option | One payment for lifetime Orbit Plus access | Fixed-duration subscriptions | Fixed-duration course plans |
| Price* | From $70USD | From $449USD · broader bundle |
*CCS Orbit pricing updated 13 October 2026. Competitor prices and provider descriptions checked September 18, 2026.
SIMPLE STEP 3 CCS PRICING
Your Step 3 prep is expensive enough.
Complete three cases and review the full debrief before choosing a plan.
FREE
$0
Enough to experience the complete management loop.
- 3 interactive CCS cases
- Full case debrief
- Six-domain feedback
- No account or card required
BEST VALUE
ORBIT PLUS LIFETIME
US$59.99lifetime
One payment. Full access with no expiry.
- Complete library: 120+ CCS cases
- Six-domain debriefs and case history
- Decision Profile, Error Log and Focus Mode
- Learn and Exam modes
- Bookmarks, reminders and exam countdown
Keep practicing through exam day and beyond. No automatic renewal.
60-DAY EXAM PASS
ORBIT PLUS EXAM PASS
US$34.9960 days
One payment. 60 days of full access.
- Complete library: 120+ CCS cases
- Six-domain debriefs and case history
- Decision Profile, Error Log and Focus Mode
- Learn and Exam modes
- Bookmarks, reminders and exam countdown
Expires 60 days after purchase. No automatic renewal.
Choose the 60-day Exam Pass or Lifetime access. Prices are shown in US dollars. Both paid options are one-time purchases with no automatic renewal or monthly subscription. Regional pricing and applicable taxes are displayed in the App Store purchase sheet.
USMLE STEP 3 CCS ON iPHONE
Step 3 CCS practice for your next ten minutes.
Complete a full CCS case, repair one weak decision or pick up exactly where you left off.
What is CCS Orbit?
CCS Orbit is an iPhone-first USMLE Step 3 CCS practice app. Manage simulated patients, place orders, advance simulated time and review feedback across six clinical-management domains.
How many cases are included?
120+ CCS cases at launch. Three cases are free; Orbit Plus unlocks the complete library.
Does it work offline?
Cases and debriefs work offline.
How long does a case take?
CCS Orbit includes 10-minute and 20-minute cases. Allow extra time afterward to review your decisions and debrief.
Do I need an account?
No account required. You can complete the three free cases without signing up. Orbit Plus is available through Apple in-app purchases.
How much does CCS Orbit cost?
Three cases are free. Orbit Plus offers a 60-day Exam Pass for US$34.99 or lifetime access for US$59.99. These are the only two paid options. Both are one-time purchases with no automatic renewal or monthly subscription. Regional prices and applicable taxes appear in the App Store purchase sheet.
Is there a monthly subscription or automatic renewal?
No. CCS Orbit has only two paid options: the 60-day Exam Pass and Lifetime access. Both are one-time purchases. The Exam Pass expires 60 days after purchase; Lifetime access has no expiry. Neither renews automatically.
How is this different from UWorld’s CCS?
CCS Orbit focuses on CCS practice, with six-domain feedback, a management timeline and a Decision Profile across cases. UWorld combines CCS with broader Step 3 preparation, including its question bank and explanations.
THE STEP 3 CCS GUIDE
Start here: the Step 3 CCS guide.
Build your approach
How to Approach USMLE Step 3 CCS Cases
A practical framework for managing a case from opening orders to final review.
Read the guide →Start with purposeThe First Five Orders: CCS Opening Sets by Presentation
Build a focused opening set that responds to the patient in front of you.
Read the guide →Use the clock wellCommon Timing and Sequencing Mistakes in Step 3 CCS
Spot the habits that put the right action at the wrong moment.
Read the guide →