Comparison

ImageVis3D Mobile Universal 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

ImageVis3D Mobile Universal

Visualize and share volume and surface data directly from your desktop to your mobile device. Supports all iOS devices running iOS 9 or newer.

Highlights
  • Volume and surface data visualization
  • Data sharing capabilities
  • Desktop to mobile data transfer
  • Supports iOS devices
  • On-the-go data analysis
Features
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ImageVis3D Mobile is a mobile visualization application to visualize and share volume and surface data while you are on the go. With ImageVis3D (available for free at www.imagevis3d.com) and ImageVis3D mobile you can transfer your own data directly from the desktop to your mobile device. ImageVis3D supports all iPads, iPod touches and iPhones that run iOS 9 or newer. This project was made possible in part by the NIH/NCRR Center for Integrative Biomedical Computing, P41-RR12553-10 and by Award Number R01EB007688 from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering as well as the Intel Visual Computing Institute.

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

ImageVis3D Mobile Universal4 screens
DICOM Spectator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ImageVis3D Mobile Universal at 57% against DICOM Spectator's 0%. ImageVis3D Mobile Universal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. ImageVis3D Mobile Universal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ImageVis3D Mobile Universal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of ImageVis3D Mobile Universal's written reviews are positive against 0% of DICOM Spectator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ImageVis3D Mobile Universal ships an update every 2 months, DICOM Spectator every 80 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ImageVis3D Mobile Universal versus DICOM Spectator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImageVis3D Mobile UniversalDICOM Spectator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 80 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB76 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJens KruegerMatthias Rudolph

Customer experience

ImageVis3D Mobile Universal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

DICOM Spectator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

ImageVis3D Mobile Universal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DICOM Spectator

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is ImageVis3D Mobile Universal free?
ImageVis3D Mobile Universal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DICOM Spectator free?
DICOM Spectator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ImageVis3D Mobile Universal or DICOM Spectator?
ImageVis3D Mobile Universal is rated higher. ImageVis3D Mobile Universal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DICOM Spectator averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ImageVis3D Mobile Universal or DICOM Spectator have ads?
Neither ImageVis3D Mobile Universal nor DICOM Spectator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ImageVis3D Mobile Universal or DICOM Spectator?
ImageVis3D Mobile Universal ships an update every 2 months, and DICOM Spectator every 80 months. Most recently, ImageVis3D Mobile Universal was updated on October 5, 2026 and DICOM Spectator on October 8, 2026.

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