# Code Status vs Run the Board

The clearest difference is chart position: Run the Board at #197 against Code Status's unranked. Code Status's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Status sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Run the Board sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Code Status against 5.0 for Run the Board. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Status has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Code Status ships an update every 5 days, Run the Board every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Status | Run the Board |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-status/id6758566503/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-the-board-em-sim/id6772322725/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 66 MB | 527 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Karim Ali](https://appshunter.io/developer/627849286) | [James Napolitano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874362281) |

## 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 | $89.99 | per year |


### Run the Board

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-the-board-em-sim/id6772322725)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app simulates the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Certifying Exam with AI-powered cases and realistic medical scenarios. Practice all 8 case types, interpret EKGs and ultrasound clips, and receive detailed performance scores based on ABEM criteria. Includes voice input for responses and a full-length mock exam.

**Highlights:** AI-powered realistic cases, All 8 ABEM case types, Real ultrasound and EKG interpretation, Detailed ABEM scoring reports, Full-length mock exam simulation, Voice input for responses, Quick action panels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Run the Board Pro | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Status free?

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

### Is Run the Board free?

Run the Board is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Code Status or Run the Board?

Run the Board is rated higher. Code Status averages 4.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Run the Board averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Code Status or Run the Board have ads?

Neither Code Status nor Run the Board shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code Status or Run the Board?

Code Status ships an update every 5 days, and Run the Board every 4 days. Most recently, Code Status was updated on October 14, 2026 and Run the Board on October 1, 2026.

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