Comparison

iRadTech Lite 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 Lite

This app serves as a demo for a radiographic positioning guide, offering detailed instructions for medical imaging procedures. It includes technical factors, patient positioning, and image quality points, along with representative images and a search function.

Highlights
  • Detailed instructions for radiographic positions
  • Suggested technical factors
  • Patient and part positioning guidance
  • Representative radiographic images
  • Search function
  • My Routines for custom groupings
  • My Notes for saving unrelated information
Features
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iRadTech Lite for iPhone and iPad with 6 positions: iRadTech Lite is a FREE demo of iRadTech, a radiographic positioning guide. It demonstrates these features of iRadTech: • Similar to x-ray pocket guide or reference booklet • Detailed instructions for more than 200 radiographic positions (in the full app, iRadTech. iRadTech Lite has 6 for demo purposes). Contents of position instructions: 1. suggested 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 • 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. 1. “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. • Content is written, edited and expanded by two Ph.D. radiography educators, each with extensive authoring experience and 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

iRadTech Lite4 screens
Xray Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iRadTech Lite at Free against Xray Vault's $4.99. iRadTech Lite also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Xray Vault's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 21 months) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On rating, 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 Lite is free to download; Xray Vault costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iRadTech Lite against 5.0 for Xray Vault. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRadTech Lite ships an update every 21 months, Xray Vault every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iRadTech Lite versus Xray Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRadTech LiteXray Vault
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#194 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB133 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBallinger and Bruckner, LLPGINO VALENTIE FERNANDEZ

Customer experience

iRadTech Lite

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Xray Vault

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

In-app purchases

None

iRadTech Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Xray Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRadTech Lite free?
iRadTech Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xray Vault free?
Xray Vault costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRadTech Lite or Xray Vault?
iRadTech Lite and Xray Vault are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do iRadTech Lite or Xray Vault have ads?
Neither iRadTech Lite nor Xray Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRadTech Lite or Xray Vault?
iRadTech Lite ships an update every 21 months, and Xray Vault every 5 days. Most recently, iRadTech Lite was updated on October 2, 2026 and Xray Vault on October 7, 2026.

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