Comparison

Run the Board vs LineGuard Plus

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

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About

Run the Board

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
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Run the Board simulates the ABEM Certifying Exam. An AI examiner runs you through realistic cases, adapts to your clinical decisions in real time, and scores you against ABEM's published criteria. ALL 8 CASE TYPES Every case type on the new Certifying Exam: - Clinical Decision-Making - Prioritization - Reassessment - Difficult Conversations - Managing Conflict - Patient-Centered Communications - Procedures - Ultrasound BUILT FOR THE NEW FORMAT Clinical Decision-Making runs as a structured discussion, not a resuscitation drill. Cases open undifferentiated. You commit to a differential before any result is released, say what each test rules in or out, and justify your management. The examiner asks why, not just what. AI EXAMINER Each case pairs you with an examiner that presents a new patient, responds to your workup, introduces complications, and probes your reasoning. It never confirms, corrects, or hints. Mistakes show up in the patient's course, the way they do on exam day. REAL ULTRASOUND CLIPS POCUS video across cardiac, FAST, aorta, biliary, renal, DVT, lung, IVC, soft tissue, OB/GYN, ocular, and procedural guidance. You explain the study to a standardized patient, choose your own views, and interpret real pathology on screen. At least one image comes back suboptimal and you have to name the fix. 12-LEAD EKGs STEMI, NSTEMI, arrhythmias, heart blocks, PE, hyperkalemia, and more. Tap for full screen, pinch to zoom, examine each lead. EKGs update dynamically after treatment. PROCEDURE CASES Perform the procedure step by step and hear what you encounter after each one. Indications, consent with the patient, technique, complications, and post-procedure care. ABEM SCORE REPORTS Every case is scored against criteria drawn from ABEM's published standards for that case type. Clinical Decision-Making scores 9 domains. Communication cases score 5 to 6. Ultrasound scores 3. Each rated Excellent, Competent, Developing, or Needs Improvement. MOCK EXAM Full-length simulation in the Certifying Exam format. 4 Clinical Care cases at 15 minutes, then 6 Communication and Procedure cases at 10 minutes. Hard timers, structured debriefs, full performance summary. VOICE INPUT Speak your responses instead of typing. On-device transcription via WhisperKit with medical terminology support. Audio never leaves your device. QUICK ACTIONS A categorized panel of common orders, labs, imaging, exam steps, and communication phrases. Chips adapt to each case type. FREE TO TRY Your first case is free. Unlock unlimited cases, Mock Exam, and every feature with a one-time purchase. IMPORTANT Run the Board is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Case content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. For practice purposes only.

About

LineGuard Plus

This app provides organized, easy-to-use information for managing medical lines, tubes, and drains. It offers device education, practical care guidance, troubleshooting support, and care reminders to help users understand and manage their devices effectively.

Highlights
  • Device education
  • Practical care guidance
  • Troubleshooting support
  • Care reminders
  • Visual guides
  • Device-specific resources
Features
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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.com/privacy/ Support URL: https://lineguardapp.com/support/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Run the Board4 screens
LineGuard Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Run the Board at 4 against LineGuard Plus's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Run the Board sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LineGuard Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Run the Board against 5.0 for LineGuard Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run the Board ships an update every 4 days, LineGuard Plus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Run the Board versus LineGuard Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun the BoardLineGuard Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size527 MB109 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperJames NapolitanoGatherWith LLC

Customer experience

Run the Board

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LineGuard Plus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Run the Board

One-time1
  • Run the Board Pro$49.99
2 purchases

LineGuard Plus

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

Questions

Is Run the Board free?
Run the Board is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LineGuard Plus free?
LineGuard Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Run the Board or LineGuard Plus?
Run the Board and LineGuard Plus are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Run the Board or LineGuard Plus have ads?
Neither Run the Board nor LineGuard Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run the Board or LineGuard Plus?
Run the Board ships an update every 4 days, and LineGuard Plus every 5 days. Most recently, Run the Board was updated on October 17, 2026 and LineGuard Plus on October 28, 2026.

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