Comparison

Basic Radiology vs Learn X

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

Head to head
About

Basic Radiology

Enhance your radiology knowledge with this educational app. It offers multiple-choice questions, detailed explanations, and high-quality visual aids like images, videos, and animations. Practice and learn at your own pace with a free selection of questions, or upgrade for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
  • High-quality images, videos, and animations
  • Detailed explanations for each question
  • Randomized question presentation
  • User registration required
  • Internet connection needed
Features
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Basic Radiology for medical students is an educational app designed to enhance your radiology knowledge through carefully curated multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with high-quality images, videos, and animations. Practice with a selection of detailed radiology MCQs to build your knowledge. Each randomly presented question comes with comprehensive explanations to deepen your understanding. Access to a selection of questions is available for free. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access to our complete question bank and maximize your learning potential. Key Features: High-quality radiological images, videos, and animations Detailed explanations for each question Randomized questions for comprehensive learning Note: This application requires an internet connection and user registration. All images are original and professionally labeled. Developed by MCQS, trusted providers of preparation materials for FRCR Part 1 and Part 2 Radiology exams.

About

Learn X

Master X-ray interpretation with this structured radiology education app. Learn systematic approaches, identify common pathologies, and practice with real images and guided explanations. Designed for medical professionals and students.

Highlights
  • Systematic approach to reading X-rays
  • Normal anatomy and pathological findings
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Built-in DICOM viewer
  • Progress tracking
  • Bite-sized lectures
Features
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Learn to read X-rays with confidence — from your very first radiograph to advanced pattern recognition. Learn X-Ray is a structured radiology education app designed for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals who want to master X-ray interpretation. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Systematic approach to reading chest X-rays - Normal anatomy and common pathological findings - How to identify pneumonia, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, cardiomegaly, and more - Abdominal X-ray interpretation fundamentals - Physics behind radiograph formation HOW IT WORKS - Bite-sized lectures organized by topic - Real radiographic images with guided explanations - Interactive quizzes after each section to test your knowledge - Built-in DICOM viewer for examining images like a radiologist - Track your progress across chapters and lectures BUILT FOR YOUR SCHEDULE - Short, focused lessons you can complete in 5–10 minutes - Study streak tracking to build consistent habits - Bookmark lectures to revisit later - Pick up exactly where you left off WHO IS THIS FOR - Medical students preparing for OSCE and clinical rotations - Radiology and emergency medicine residents - USMLE and board exam candidates - Nurses and radiologic technologists - Anyone starting their journey in diagnostic imaging Terms and Conditions: https://hvalabs.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Basic Radiology4 screens
Learn X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Basic Radiology at 4.8 against Learn X's 1.0. Basic Radiology also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (159 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Basic Radiology sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Learn X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basic Radiology holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic Radiology has 159 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Basic Radiology versus Learn X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic RadiologyLearn X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (159 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings159 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB26 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developermartin schranzHVALABS, LLC

Customer experience

Basic Radiology

All ratings159 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Learn X

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Radiology

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$9.991 Month
3 purchases

Learn X

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Discount$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Basic Radiology free?
Basic Radiology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn X free?
Learn X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic Radiology or Learn X?
Basic Radiology is rated higher. Basic Radiology averages 4.8 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Learn X averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Basic Radiology or Learn X have ads?
Learn X shows ads; Basic Radiology does not.

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