Comparison

iRadTech vs Radiology Positions App

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

Head to head
About

iRadTech

This app provides detailed instructions and technical factors for over 200 radiographic positions, serving as a comprehensive guide for medical imaging professionals and students. It includes representative images, positioning details, and helpful notes, designed to align with ARRT content specifications and ASRT curriculum.

Highlights
  • 200+ radiographic positions
  • Technical factors and settings
  • Patient and part positioning
  • Representative radiographic images
  • Enlargeable positioning photographs
  • Search and save functions
  • ARRT content alignment
Features
Currently charting
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Radiographic Positioning Guide for Medical Imaging Professionals and Students Meets latest Apple requirements. Similar to x-ray pocket guide or reference booklet. Detailed instructions for more than 200 radiographic positions: 1. technical factors 2. image receptor size and orientation 3. patient and part positioning 4. respiration instructions 5. central ray entrance/exit points and angulation 6. image quality points 7. structures demonstrated Suggested digital imaging systems technical factor settings added for all positions (except nephrotomography) Representative radiographic image which can be enlarged for closer inspection. Enlargeable photograph of properly positioned human model showing the correctly collimated area of interest with the central ray entry point. A helpful NOTE tab for every position; save techniques, special terms, or other helpful information. Search function finds search term in position titles and/or instructions. My Routines function allows grouping of selected positions into a saved routine. My Notes function allows saving notes not related to a position. Developed using the ARRT Content Specifications to include nearly all ARRT entry-level radiographic positions. - “OPTIONAL” positions are included which may be ordered in clinical practice. These OPTIONAL positions are judged by the authors and other educational colleagues as handy references, but are not listed on the ARRT Radiography Content. Instructions referenced to the most recent ASRT Radiography Curriculum and national positioning texts. Written and edited by 2 Ph.D. radiography educators, each with more than 30 years of teaching experience. A convenient guide to positioning the patient and a valuable study aid for radiography students. A great reference and review tool for technologists and clinical instructors.

About

Radiology Positions App

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Radiology Positions app is a comprehensive, offline reference tool for radiologic technologists, radiology students, and healthcare professionals. Master radiographic positioning & projections techniques with detailed, organized information at your fingertips. 70+ radiographic projections with complete positioning details. Offline access, zero distractions, always accurate. KEY FEATURES: 1. Complete positioning guide covering upper and lower extremities 2. Detailed information for each projection including: - Clinical purpose and indications - Patient positioning instructions - Part positioning guidelines - Central ray direction and entry points - Collimation requirements - Image receptor specifications - Evaluation criteria for quality images 3. Intuitive navigation organized by anatomical region 4. Quick access to specific projections and special techniques 5. Works completely offline - no internet connection required 6. Clean, professional interface designed for clinical use COVERED REGIONS: - Hand (Fingers, Thumb, Hand) - Wrist (Standard views, Scaphoid series, Carpal tunnel) - Forearm - Elbow - Humerus - Shoulder - Hip - Femur - Knee - Leg (Tibia & Fibula) - Ankle - Foot IDEAL FOR: - Radiologic Technology Students preparing for boards - Licensed Radiologic Technologists needing quick reference - Radiology Residents and Fellows - Clinical instructors and educators - Healthcare professionals working with imaging NOTE: This app is designed as an educational reference tool and study guide. It should supplement, not replace, proper clinical training and institutional protocols. Always follow your facility's established procedures and consult with qualified professionals. Disclaimer: This app is intended solely for educational purposes to support learning in the field of Radiology. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, it should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. The authors and developers of this app accept no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to its use.

Screenshots

iRadTech4 screens
Radiology Positions App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Radiology Positions App at $9.99 against iRadTech's $24.99. iRadTech's advantage is chart position (#36 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

iRadTech costs $24.99 and Radiology Positions App $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRadTech ships an update every 8 months, Radiology Positions App every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
iRadTech versus Radiology Positions App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRadTechRadiology Positions App
Price$24.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.6 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#36 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB12 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBallinger and Bruckner, LLPAhmad Al Hariri

In-app purchases

None

iRadTech

No in-app purchases

None

Radiology Positions App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRadTech free?
iRadTech costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Radiology Positions App free?
Radiology Positions App costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRadTech or Radiology Positions App have ads?
Neither iRadTech nor Radiology Positions App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRadTech or Radiology Positions App?
iRadTech ships an update every 8 months, and Radiology Positions App every 7 months. Most recently, iRadTech was updated on November 1, 2026 and Radiology Positions App on October 30, 2026.

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