Comparison

Rad@ VP vs DICOM Spectator

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

Head to head
About

Rad@ VP

Features
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The first vendor-neutral mobile imaging solution offering: • Premium quality of images • FDA Approved imaging solution • True Vendor Neutrality • Extendable solution • Worry-free Installation

About

DICOM Spectator

View and analyze medical images from DICOM files, including MRI, X-Ray, PET, and CT scans. Explore image sequences in 3D and manipulate them in real-time for detailed examination.

Highlights
  • View DICOM files
  • Supports MRI, X-Ray, PET, CT
  • 3D image visualization
  • Real-time image manipulation
  • Image sequence stacking
Features
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Explore medical image series in 2D and 3D with DICOM Spectator – on iPhone, iPad, and compatible Macs. Import DICOM files or entire folders, browse individual slices, and explore image series from different perspectives. Included sample images let you try the features right away. Features: • 2D viewing with zoom and adjustable window width and center • Three 3D viewing modes: slices, voxels, and ray marching • Rotate, pan, and zoom in 3D • Adjustable thresholds and transparency • Color-coded markers shared between spatially aligned series within the same study when suitable spatial information is available • Vignettes to highlight selected image regions • Organized study and series library • Detailed help in English and German Window width and center settings in the 2D view also affect the 3D renderings, helping you adjust the display to your image data. Image processing takes place locally on your device. All features are available for free. If you enjoy DICOM Spectator, you can support continued development through optional in-app purchases. Each contribution is a one-time purchase – no subscription and no locked features. DICOM Spectator is intended for viewing and illustrating medical image data. It is not intended for medical diagnosis.

Screenshots

Rad@ VP1 screens
DICOM Spectator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rad@ VP at none against DICOM Spectator's 1. Rad@ VP also leads on update cadence (every 10 months vs every 80 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 26.6). 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. DICOM Spectator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rad@ VP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rad@ VP ships an update every 10 months, DICOM Spectator every 80 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rad@ VP versus DICOM Spectator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRad@ VPDICOM Spectator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 80 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEBM Technologies, Incorporated.Matthias Rudolph

In-app purchases

None

Rad@ VP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DICOM Spectator

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is Rad@ VP free?
Rad@ VP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DICOM Spectator free?
DICOM Spectator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rad@ VP or DICOM Spectator have ads?
Neither Rad@ VP nor DICOM Spectator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rad@ VP or DICOM Spectator?
Rad@ VP ships an update every 10 months, and DICOM Spectator every 80 months. Most recently, Rad@ VP was updated on October 26, 2026 and DICOM Spectator on October 8, 2026.

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