Comparison

GadCalc vs Philips MR Learning

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

Head to head
About

GadCalc

This medical app assists with calculating MRI contrast agent doses. It provides access to package inserts and lists standard and specific doses for FDA-approved agents. It's a convenient tool for healthcare professionals.

Highlights
  • Calculate MRI contrast agent dose
  • View contrast agent package inserts
  • Access online and offline inserts
  • Look up standard doses
  • Find University of Wisconsin specific doses
Features
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The University of Wisconsin Gadolinium Calculator (GadCalc) app is an easy and convenient way to help you: • Calculate MRI contrast agent dose • View package inserts for contrast agents, either online or offline • Look up standard, and University of Wisconsin specific, doses for all FDA approved contrast agents If you have questions, problems or feedback, please reach us at radweb@uwhealth.org

About

Philips MR Learning

This app offers practical learning modules for medical professionals on MRI post-processing, patient workflow, and scan techniques. It aims to equip users with the knowledge to improve patient outcomes and optimize daily tasks in healthcare settings.

Highlights
  • Post-processing learning
  • Patient workflow guidance
  • Scan technique education
  • Enhance patient outcomes
  • Streamline daily work
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In the Philips MR Learning App, you can dive into practical learning on post-processing, patient workflow, scan techniques, and much more. This app is designed to empower you with the knowledge to enhance patient outcomes and streamline your daily work. It's all about giving you the tools to excel and deliver the highest standards of care. In the Philips MR Learning App, you can dive into practical learning on post-processing, patient workflow, scan techniques, and much more.

Screenshots

GadCalc3 screens
Philips MR Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Philips MR Learning at 8 against GadCalc's 2. GadCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GadCalc against 5.0 for Philips MR Learning. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GadCalc ships an update every 18 months, Philips MR Learning every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GadCalc versus Philips MR Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGadCalcPhilips MR Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Shared AppsPhilips Electronics North America Corporation

Customer experience

GadCalc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Philips MR Learning

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GadCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Philips MR Learning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GadCalc free?
GadCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Philips MR Learning free?
Philips MR Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GadCalc or Philips MR Learning?
GadCalc and Philips MR Learning are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do GadCalc or Philips MR Learning have ads?
Neither GadCalc nor Philips MR Learning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GadCalc or Philips MR Learning?
GadCalc ships an update every 18 months, and Philips MR Learning every 11 months. Most recently, GadCalc was updated on September 10, 2026 and Philips MR Learning on June 20, 2026.

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