Comparison

ImageVis3D Mobile Universal vs OsiriX HD

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 on your mobile device. Transfer your own data directly from desktop to your iPhone or iPad. This application is deprecated and no longer supported.

Highlights
  • Visualize volume and surface data
  • Share data on the go
  • Transfer data from desktop
  • Supports iPhones and iPads
  • Free to use
Features
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ImageVis3D Mobile is deprecated and no longer supported; please use BorgVR, its actively maintained and significantly improved successor. 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

OsiriX HD

This application serves as a comprehensive DICOM image viewer for iOS devices. It allows users to download, manipulate, and display medical images from various modalities, supporting DICOM network protocols for seamless integration with PACS and other medical software. It offers interactive tools for image analysis and remote teleradiology.

Highlights
  • DICOM image viewing and manipulation
  • Support for DICOM network protocols
  • Interactive image adjustment tools
  • Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR)
  • DICOM Query and Retrieve
  • Remote teleradiology capabilities
Features
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OsiriX HD is a DICOM image viewer for iPhone and iPad, giving healthcare professionals convenient access to medical images on the go. Open local DICOM files or connect to compatible PACS and imaging systems over Wi-Fi or cellular networks. View CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET, nuclear medicine, and other DICOM studies using an intuitive multi-touch interface. AWARDS - Aunt Minnie – Best Radiology Mobile App - Mobie Awards – Best Medical App - RSNA – Excellence in Design & Certificate of Merit IMAGE VIEWING AND ANALYSIS - Browse and scroll through image series - Multi-touch zoom, pan, and rotation - Adjust window level and width - Cine playback for dynamic sequences - Distance measurements - Circular regions of interest (ROI) with measurement statistics - Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR) for viewing image volumes in different planes - Support for JPEG and JPEG 2000 compressed DICOM images DICOM NETWORK CONNECTIVITY Connect to PACS servers, imaging modalities, and DICOM-compatible workstations using: - C-STORE SCP – Receive DICOM images - C-FIND SCU – Search remote DICOM archives - C-MOVE SCU – Retrieve studies from PACS - C-GET SCU – Retrieve DICOM images - WADO – Retrieve images via web services - DICOMweb – Connect to DICOM web services Remote DICOM communication works over Wi-Fi or cellular networks. OsiriX HD can use the built-in iOS VPN features for secure remote connectivity. iOS INTEGRATION - Open DICOM files from email attachments - View DICOM files downloaded with Safari - Access files from cloud services such as Dropbox - Import datasets from compatible iOS apps - Integrate with RIS, HIS, and PACS solutions through the osirix:// URL scheme OsiriX HD supports medical imaging workflows, education, research, and remote image review. REQUIREMENTS DICOM image files or a compatible DICOM source, such as a PACS server, imaging workstation, or medical imaging device. Remote communication requires Wi-Fi or cellular network access. LIMITATIONS - Maximum image resolution: 1536 × 1536 pixels. Larger images are automatically downsampled. - OsiriX HD is not intended for primary diagnosis. DOCUMENTATION User manual and technical specifications: https://www.osirix-viewer.com/Manual/ SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES Handheld Device Review of Abdominal CT for the Evaluation of Acute Appendicitis. Choudhri AF et al. Journal of Digital Imaging, 2011. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22146833/ Initial Experience with a Handheld Device Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine Viewer: OsiriX Mobile on the iPhone. Choudhri AF, Radvany MG. Journal of Digital Imaging, 2011; 24(2):184–189. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20567992/

Screenshots

ImageVis3D Mobile Universal4 screens
OsiriX HD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ImageVis3D Mobile Universal at none against OsiriX HD's 3. ImageVis3D Mobile Universal also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. OsiriX HD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ImageVis3D Mobile Universal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ImageVis3D Mobile Universal ships an update every 2 months, OsiriX HD every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ImageVis3D Mobile Universal versus OsiriX HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImageVis3D Mobile UniversalOsiriX HD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better43.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB267 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJens KruegerPixmeo SARL

Customer experience

ImageVis3D Mobile Universal

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

OsiriX HD

Written reviews298 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative47.7%

In-app purchases

None

ImageVis3D Mobile Universal

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OsiriX HD

Subscriptions3
  • Full Features$9.991 Month
  • Full Features (Upgrade)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Full Features (Free Trial)3 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is ImageVis3D Mobile Universal free?
ImageVis3D Mobile Universal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OsiriX HD free?
OsiriX HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ImageVis3D Mobile Universal or OsiriX HD have ads?
Neither ImageVis3D Mobile Universal nor OsiriX HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ImageVis3D Mobile Universal or OsiriX HD?
ImageVis3D Mobile Universal ships an update every 2 months, and OsiriX HD every 6 weeks. Most recently, ImageVis3D Mobile Universal was updated on November 1, 2026 and OsiriX HD on November 1, 2026.

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