Comparison

ACLSMED Sim vs LineGuardApp

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

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ACLSMED Sim

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ACLSMED Simulator turns iPads into a high-fidelity clinical training rig: one iPad becomes the patient monitor + defibrillator + pacer, another the instructor remote driving the scenario — and, new in 2.0, a six-station CPR skills trainer. Built for nursing schools, paramedic programs, residency simulation labs, and ACLS courses. Aligned with AHA 2025 guidelines (effective March 2026). WHAT'S IN THE APP • MONITOR ROLE — Full patient monitor with up to six clinical channels: HR/ECG, ART/NIBP, PA, CVP, SpO₂, and EtCO₂. Real-time waveform engine, alarm flash, integrated defibrillator (charge → shock → reset), and transcutaneous pacer. New in 2.0: hardware device shells — hospital defib, brushed-metal, and transport styles with color variants. • INSTRUCTOR ROLE — Educator-facing control panel. Drive vitals, switch among 47 rhythm presets (sinus, atrial, SVT, junctional, ventricular, AV blocks, paced, arrest), run 33 megacode scenarios, trigger alarms, toggle CPR artifact, and step through 12-lead ECG presentations. • IVMED ROLE — Infusion pump trainer with a 61-drug library, weight-based dosing, and soft/hard limit alerts. • RESPMED ROLE — Ventilator trainer: AC/VC, PRVC, BiPAP, and PSV modes with lung pathologies and ABG presentation. • CPR SIMULATOR ROLE (NEW IN 2.0) — A multi-station CPR skills trainer on one iPad. Up to six students place an iPhone running the free ACLSMED CPR app on a training manikin's sternum, hands on top: a two-minute timed test with a live quality bar per student, ring-gauge results for rate, depth zone, and hands-on time, a focus area for each student, a class leaderboard — and every student's grade delivered to their own phone. WORKS WITH ACLSMED CPR (FREE) ACLSMED CPR is our free iPhone companion — a CPR counter and feedback trainer for manikin practice. The phone lies on the manikin's chest under the student's hands and measures every compression: rate, honest depth zones, and hands-on time, with a 110/min metronome. Alone it scores solo practice; paired, it powers the CPR Simulator test and drives the monitor's compression artefact, vitals response, and code-debrief hands-on fraction. Student phones never need a seat. • PAIRING — Automatic discovery over local Wi-Fi with Bluetooth fallback; signed envelopes keep every device in lockstep. • AUDIO — Synthesized HR beep tracking SpO₂, ICU alarms, defib charge ramp + shock thump, 110 bpm CPR metronome, and voice prompts. • OFFLINE — Once paired, the simulation runs entirely on-device. WHO IT'S FOR Nurses, paramedics, EMTs, medical students, residents, and ACLS instructors who need a portable, repeatable, clinically credible megacode environment and can be used with CPR manikins. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED ACLSMED Simulator requires a plan, purchased in the app. Two tiers, each as an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription or a one-time lifetime license: • ACLSMED Pro Patient Monitor + Instructor Remote + CPR Simulator (licenses 2 devices) • ACLSMED Suite adds IVmed pump + RESPmed ventilator (licenses 4 devices) Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. One account activates every iPad in your bundle. Privacy Policy: https://www.aclsmed.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.aclsmed.com/terms.html REQUIREMENTS • iPad only (9th generation / A13 or newer), iPadOS 17 or later • Local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth between devices • An active ACLSMED plan (purchased in-app) • CPR Simulator: free ACLSMED CPR app on student iPhones (iOS 17+) IMPORTANT Educational only not diagnostic. ACLSMED Simulator is a teaching tool for clinical education and exam preparation. CPR features are for practice on training manikins only. It is not a medical device, is not for use on patients, and must never be used to make diagnostic or treatment decisions. SUPPORT Email: support@aclsmed.com Web: https://www.aclsmed.com

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LineGuardApp

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Living with a medical line, tube, drain, or other indwelling device can mean a lot to keep track of. LineGuard puts practical device-care information in one organized, easy-to-use place. Whether you are learning about a new device or managing one at home, LineGuard helps you better understand your device, stay organized, and recognize situations that may require help from your healthcare team. LINEGUARD INCLUDES • Device education
Learn the basics of your device, how it works, its components, and everyday considerations. • Practical care guidance
Review common care topics, precautions, and tips for living with your device. • Troubleshooting support
Explore common device-related situations, what they may mean, steps you can consider, and when to contact your healthcare team or seek urgent medical attention. • Care reminders
Keep track of important device-related tasks and routines. • Visual guides
Use clear illustrations and educational graphics to better understand devices and their components. • Device-specific resources
Access organized information relevant to the device you are using. DEVICES COVERED • PICC lines
• Midlines
• Implanted ports
• Tunneled central venous catheters
• Foley catheters
• Suprapubic catheters
• PEG and feeding tubes
• Peritoneal dialysis catheters
• Nephrostomy tubes
• Surgical drains
• Ostomies
• Supplemental oxygen equipment LineGuard is designed to make living with a medical device less confusing by putting useful information where you can find it when you need it. IMPORTANT MEDICAL INFORMATION LineGuard provides general educational information and organizational tools. It does not provide medical diagnoses, replace professional medical advice, or establish a clinician-patient relationship. Always follow the instructions provided by your treating healthcare professionals and the manufacturer of your specific medical device. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency service. Privacy Policy URL: https://lineguardapp.vercel.app/privacy/ Support URL: https://lineguardapp.vercel.app/support/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ACLSMED Sim4 screens
LineGuardApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

ACLSMED Sim and LineGuardApp are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. ACLSMED Sim sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and LineGuardApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ACLSMED Sim versus LineGuardApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACLSMED SimLineGuardApp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB109 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMark Daniel FigueroaGatherWith LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ACLSMED Sim

Subscriptions4
  • ACLSMED Pro — Monthly$19.991 Month
  • ACLSMED Suite — Monthly$29.991 Month
  • ACLSMED Pro — Annual$99.991 Year
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  • ACLSMED Suite — Annual$179.991 Year
One-time2
  • ACLSMED Pro — Lifetime$399.99
  • ACLSMED Suite — Lifetime$799.99
2 purchases

LineGuardApp

Subscriptions2
  • LineGuard Plus$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ACLSMED Sim free?
ACLSMED Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LineGuardApp free?
LineGuardApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ACLSMED Sim or LineGuardApp have ads?
Neither ACLSMED Sim nor LineGuardApp shows ads.

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