Comparison

iRadTech vs Xray Vault

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
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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

Xray Vault

A fully customizable, offline reference guide for radiologic technologists and students. It helps you store workplace protocols, track license renewals, and manage exam checklists. This digital pocket notebook enhances efficiency for professionals and learners.

Highlights
  • Customizable offline reference guide
  • kVp & mAs trackers
  • Department & OR exam checklists
  • Hospital phone directory
  • License expiration tracker
  • Personalized notes for exams
Features
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The Ultimate Digital Pocket Notebook for Radiologic Technologists & Students. Welcome to Xray Vault—the fully customizable, 100% offline reference guide built specifically for X-ray technologists, travelers, and radiology students. Xray Vault acts as your external "digital reference brain". Because every department and hospital has different rules, this app is completely customizable to match your exact workplace protocols. WHY RAD TECHS LOVE XRAY VAULT: Works perfectly without cellular service or Wi-Fi. Access your guides instantly. Custom kVp & mAs Trackers: Input and save your preferred exposure factors for specific anatomy, pediatric , or bariatric protocols. Department & OR Exam Guides: Create your own step-by-step checklists for complex surgical fluoroscopy, trauma setups, or routine positioning. Hospital Phone Directory: Store crucial internal extensions (ER desk, Rad reading rooms, transport, lab) right in your pocket. License Expiration Tracker: Never get caught off guard. Track your ARRT and state medical license renewals with offline notification reminders. Personalized Notes: Add custom tips, specific radiologist preferences, and layout reminders to any exam or protocol. BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW. Xray Vault gives you the blank canvas you need to build the perfect workflow companion. Whether you are a seasoned traveler adapting to a new facility, a staff tech managing multiple clinics, or a student prepping for the ARRT boards, Xray Vault keeps you organized and efficient. Download Xray Vault today and replace your scrub-pocket notebook for good!

Screenshots

iRadTech4 screens
Xray Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Xray Vault at $4.99 against iRadTech's $24.99. Xray Vault also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). iRadTech's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 1) and chart position (#44 vs #194). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Xray Vault $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xray Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRadTech has 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRadTech ships an update every 8 months, Xray Vault every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iRadTech versus Xray Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRadTechXray Vault
Price$24.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.6 (53 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#44 — better#194
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB133 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBallinger and Bruckner, LLPGINO VALENTIE FERNANDEZ

Customer experience

iRadTech

All ratings53 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative7.9%

Xray Vault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iRadTech

No in-app purchases

None

Xray Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRadTech free?
iRadTech costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xray Vault free?
Xray Vault costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRadTech or Xray Vault?
Xray Vault is rated higher. iRadTech averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Xray Vault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iRadTech or Xray Vault have ads?
Neither iRadTech nor Xray Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRadTech or Xray Vault?
iRadTech ships an update every 8 months, and Xray Vault every 5 days. Most recently, iRadTech was updated on October 14, 2026 and Xray Vault on October 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, iRadTech or Xray Vault?
iRadTech currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and Xray Vault at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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