# Run the Board vs LineGuard Plus

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run the Board | LineGuard Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-the-board-em-sim/id6772322725/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lineguard-plus/id6782687697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 527 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [James Napolitano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874362281) | [GatherWith LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841519197) |

## What reviewers say

### Run the Board

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

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 | $49.99 | one-time |


### LineGuard Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lineguard-plus/id6782687697)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LineGuard Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*