Comparison

MRI vs BioMax

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

Head to head
About

MRI

This app serves as a comprehensive teaching and reference tool for orthopedic MRI, offering concise text, sketches, and extensive case studies. It features an orthopedic anatomy section and is regularly updated for offline use.

Highlights
  • Clinically relevant facts
  • Short text passages and sketches
  • Thousands of high-quality case studies
  • Orthopedic anatomy section
  • Regularly updated content
  • Offline use
Features
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MRI-ESSENTIALS is a comprehensive teaching and reference tool for orthopedic MRI. The clearly structured App makes MRI-ESSENTIALS an invaluable aid in everyday practice in radiology and orthopedics. It covers all topics of MR imaging of the musculoskeletal system. The MRI App MRI-ESSENTIALS: * provides clinically relevant facts very quickly, * explains with short and concise text passages and hundreds of sketches complex facts, * contains thousands of high-quality case studies, * includes an orthopedic anatomy section, * is regularly updated. In the anatomy section you can scroll through image sequences and select structures by tapping on them. Alternatively, selection menus are displayed. For muscles and nerves, there are also chapters with all the important anatomical information. MRI App: Basic Version The basic version provides the text paragraphs and sketches of orthopedic MR imaging. The MR-cases are only displayed in the shoulder chapter. The MRI app is the refinement of MRI-ESSENTIALS.COM, a textbook first published in 2014. MRI App: Pro Version The Pro-version for 39,99€ p.a. contains in addition more than 4000 MR-cases of outstanding image quality. Note: The MRI app is designed for offline use. It therefore requires some storage space of approx. 2 GB. Annual subscription for Pro Version (1 year): Your iTunes account will be charged with the payment upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription is renewed automatically, unless the automatic renewal is deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account is charged again for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period and the costs for renewal are the same as for the first period. The subscription is managed via the iTunes & App Store settings. It is not possible to cancel a current subscription before the end of the subscription period. If you are a participant in the free trial period, any unused portion of the free trial period will expire if you purchase a paid subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.mr-verlag.de/en/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mr-verlag.de/en/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BioMax

Features
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BioMax is a bio-metric facial analysis and biohacking optimization app built for people serious about maximizing their physical potential. HOW IT WORKS Upload 4 photos (face, profile, torso, full body). BioMax's AI analyses 11 craniofacial metrics symmetry, canthal tilt, golden ratio adherence, jaw definition, cheekbone prominence, eye area, nose harmony, lip proportion, skin quality, facial thirds balance, and neck-jaw definition then generates a personalized potential score and a complete optimization protocol built around your specific findings. WHAT YOU GET A scored breakdown of 11 facial metrics with detailed observations A 40+ exercise library precision-targeted to your detected concerns — mewing, masseter training, canthal tilt exercises, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral decompression, scalp circulation, and more 6 exclusive Mindful Movement manual techniques — hands-on craniosacral and fascial release methods unlocked through your streak Morning and evening biohacking routines tailored to your face A personalised supplement stack with priority rankings A 4-week progression tracker to measure real change over time STREAK & UNLOCK SYSTEM BioMax rewards consistency. Complete your exercises daily to build a streak, hit day 3 to unlock your first manual techniques, day 7 for more, and day 14 to access the full library. Unlocks are permanent, even if your streak resets. ANATOMICAL INTELLIGENCE Every exercise description uses precise anatomical language. Tap any highlighted blue term to instantly see a plain-English explanation so you always know exactly what you're working and why. DESIGNED FOR RESULTS BioMax is built for the person who wants to go beyond generic advice. Every recommendation is derived directly from your photos nothing generic, nothing copy-pasted. Your jaw analysis drives your jaw exercises. Your skin concerns drive your supplement stack. Your posture findings drive your morning routine. Your biology isn't average. Your protocol shouldn't be either.

Screenshots

MRI4 screens
BioMax1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BioMax at none against MRI's 5. BioMax also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). MRI's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. MRI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BioMax asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MRI ships an update every 3 weeks, BioMax every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MRI versus BioMax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMRIBioMax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWolfgang FischerMalek Izouine

In-app purchases

5 purchases

MRI

Subscriptions5
  • Pro-Ver. 1-month subscription$3.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly Subscription$12.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
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  • Pro-Ver. 1-year subscription$38.991 Year
  • Pro-Ver. 1-year with trial1 Year trial$38.991 Year
None

BioMax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MRI free?
MRI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BioMax free?
BioMax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MRI or BioMax have ads?
Neither MRI nor BioMax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MRI or BioMax?
MRI ships an update every 3 weeks, and BioMax every 2 days. Most recently, MRI was updated on November 2, 2026 and BioMax on October 28, 2026.

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