Comparison

MRIcontrast Pro 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

MRIcontrast Pro

This interactive simulator allows healthcare professionals to visualize realistic MRI images and understand how scan parameters affect image quality. Adjust settings like repetition time, echo time, and magnetic field strength in real-time to explore various MRI phenomena. Includes a tutorial and a gallery of common sequence types.

Highlights
  • Interactive MRI image simulation
  • Real-time parameter adjustment
  • Visualizes scan parameter effects
  • Built-in tutorial and guides
  • Gallery of common MRI sequences
  • Adjustable magnetic field strength (1.5T/3T)
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MRIcontrast Pro™ is a truly interactive simulator for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The app is aimed at healthcare professionals working with MRI, who want to learn how scan parameters affect the MR image. MRIcontrast Pro™ visualizes realistic MRI images from various body parts and allows the user to change scan parameters (repetition time, echo time, flip angle, and many others). Even the magnetic field strength can be altered (1.5T or 3T). Any parameter change results in an immediate, real-time update of the MR image. To facilitate for MRI-beginners, a built-in tutorial explains the meaning of each parameter and how it will affect the MR image. All imaging protocols are explained in detail, and guides are provided of how to learn and explore the various phenomena that can be studied. MRIcontrast Pro™ is delivered with a gallery of common sequence types (T1-, T2- and PD-weighted spin echo, T2*-weighted gradient echo with and without RF-spoiling, steady-state free precession (SSFP), balanced SSFP, inversion recovery, turbo spin echo, echo planar imaging (both spin echo and gradient echo), diffusion weighted imaging etc), from which the user can explore the effects of changing the preset parameters. In addition to viewing the images, the sound of the scanner can be played, and it also changes depending on the scan parameter settings. Image features and MRI phenomena that currently are visualized in MRIcontrast Pro™: - Contrast as function of TR, TE and flip angle - Signal-to-noise ratio - Fat/water in-phase and opposed-phase - Chemical shift artefact - Different image contrast and SNR at 3T vs. 1.5T - T2*-relaxation - Echo-planar (EPI) geometrical distortions - Diffusion attenuation as function of b-value - True FISP banding artifacts

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

MRIcontrast Pro4 screens
Philips MR Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Philips MR Learning at 100% against MRIcontrast Pro's 0%. Philips MR Learning also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). MRIcontrast Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. MRIcontrast Pro sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Philips MR Learning asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Philips MR Learning holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MRIcontrast Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Philips MR Learning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MRIcontrast Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Philips MR Learning every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MRIcontrast Pro versus Philips MR Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMRIcontrast ProPhilips MR Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (19 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMRI ConsultingPhilips Electronics North America Corporation

Customer experience

MRIcontrast Pro

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Philips MR Learning

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

In-app purchases

13 purchases

MRIcontrast Pro

One-time13
  • Wrist coronal$1.99
  • Knee coronal dataset$1.99
  • Foot sagittal$1.99
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  • Thigh transversal$1.99
  • Gradient echo$1.99
  • Inversion recovery (SE)$1.99
  • Turbo spin echo$1.99
  • GRE-EPI sequence$1.99
  • SE-EPI sequence$1.99
  • DWI sequence$1.99
  • Relaxation vials$1.99
  • Brain OM-plane$3.99
  • Brain OM-plane v2$3.99
None

Philips MR Learning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MRIcontrast Pro free?
MRIcontrast Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Philips MR Learning free?
Philips MR Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MRIcontrast Pro or Philips MR Learning?
Philips MR Learning is rated higher. MRIcontrast Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Philips MR Learning averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do MRIcontrast Pro or Philips MR Learning have ads?
Neither MRIcontrast Pro nor Philips MR Learning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MRIcontrast Pro or Philips MR Learning?
MRIcontrast Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Philips MR Learning every 11 months. Most recently, MRIcontrast Pro was updated on October 6, 2026 and Philips MR Learning on October 1, 2026.

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