BoardVitals vs iatroX (2025): Niche Breadth vs Adaptive Depth

Last reviewed: 2025-12-19 · Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler, MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP

At a Glance

Who is it for?

iatroX:IM, FM, EM Residents & Students.

BoardVitals:Specialists (Psych, Surg, OBGYN) & Nurses.

Why choose iatroX?

  • **Adaptive Engine**: Personalizes study based on your weak areas.
  • **Spaced Repetition**: Built-in memory scheduling.
  • **Price**: More affordable for core specialties.

Why choose BoardVitals?

  • **Specialty Breadth**: Covers 50+ exams (including Nursing, Podiatry).
  • **Volume**: Massive banks for niche topics.
  • **CME**: Strong focus on CME credits for attending physicians.

Feature Comparison

CapabilityiatroXBoardVitals
Tech-Traditional Q-Bank
Coverage-All Specialties

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

BoardVitals is a supermarket. It has a question bank for almost every medical and nursing specialty exists. It is the default choice for niche fields.

iatroX is a boutique. It focuses on the core medical boards (IM, FM, EM) and applies superior AI technology to make learning more efficient.

Use-Cases

Psychiatry Boards

When to choose iatroX

    When to choose BoardVitals

    • **Essential.** One of the few good banks for this.

    Internal Medicine Boards

    When to choose iatroX

    • **Recommended.** Superior adaptive learning experience.

    When to choose BoardVitals

    • Good content, but less intelligent platform.

    FAQs

    Does iatroX cover Surgery?
    Not yet. BoardVitals is a better choice for surgical boards.