Comparison

SIDEXIS iX vs MobiPACS Pro

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

Head to head
About

SIDEXIS iX

This medical imaging app allows dental professionals to view and manage patient X-rays directly on an iPad. It facilitates patient consultations with interactive 2D and 3D image display, implant visualization, and digital medical history recording.

Highlights
  • View 2D and 3D X-ray data on iPad
  • Interactive implant visualization
  • Digital medical history recording
  • Patient consultation tool
  • Intuitive setup and workflow integration
  • Image annotation and export
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Key Features Imaging to go Sidexis iX facilitates your daily practice routine and is the ideal companion to make patient consultation simple and understandable. Simply view your x-ray data directly on an iPad. Take x-rays with you everywhere in your practice, take a look at the images of the next patient when changing treatment rooms, prepare x-rays and illustrate your diagnosis to the patient on the image. Sidexis iX turns the iPad into a consulting tool by making patient communication as it should be - simple and convenient. In addition to your 2D x-ray data, Sidexis iX can also display your 3D x-ray data. Scroll through the section views on your iPad, move the rendering, show your patient everything live at the treatment unit. Never before has it been this simple to carry around all the x-ray information you need and thus be able to use it flexibly, be it for patient communication, for meetings in the office or to view images again in peace at home. Implant visualization Having problems communicating your implant proposal to your patients? Simply show them. This new feature gives you the chance to choose between several different implant archetypes, adapt size, angle and place at the region of interest. This will make it easy for your patients to understand what you are proposing. Intuitive setup Choose a patient, download the relevant image, make annotations and save your work in the patient's history in Sidexis 4. Sidexis iX has been designed to make your life easy and to keep in line your practice workflows to be as efficient as possible. Digital medical history recording From now on, your patients can fill out and sign the medical history form directly on the iPad using the Sidexis iX App. The completed anamnesis sheet is then stored in the Sidexis 4 database and can be accessed at any time via the Sidexis 4 timeline. Thanks to the integrated medical history form editor, you can individually adapt the contents and form of the anamnesis sheet template to your needs and wishes. Light and full version The full version of Sidexis iX enables the integration of data from the image processing software Sidexis 4 (or Sidexis XG), the display of patient-specific x-ray images in the overview and full-screen mode as well as the import and export of image files. In addition, all Sirona x-ray units can be prepared for an x-ray image from the treatment center via WLAN. The light version of the app, on the other hand, only allows finished, pre-installed demo data records to be viewed and processed. Some data records cannot be loaded in the light version. The full version of Sidexis iX can be acquired via the settings button in an in-app purchase. Prerequisites Sidexis iX requires Sidexis XG v2.56 or higher or Sidexis 4 v4.2 or higher. The connection to the database of Sidexis 4 or Sidexis XG requires the installation of the software Sidexis iX Server, download for free at https://www1.dentsplysirona.com/en/products/imaging-systems/software/mobile- imaging-data.html If you update the app Sidexis iX please always check whether there is a newer version of Sidexis iX Server available. Additional requirements for 3D: β€’ iPad Air 2 or better, recommended: iPad Pro 12,9β€œ β€’ Sidexis 4 v4.2 β€’ Sidexis iX Server v4.0 Please note: This software is not authorized for findings or for diagnostic purposes. Please diagnose using an authorized system in your installation environment. In-App-Purchases made once are taken into account using the same AppleID and can be activated again free of charge.

About

MobiPACS Pro

Features
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MobiPACS Pro medical image viewer is quickly becoming the next generation in mobile medical image viewing by combining multi-modality imaging with individualized physician workflow. MobiPACS Pro allows facilities to retrieve multi-modality images from their existing MobiPACS Pro server or a 3rd party PACS server and display the content on the iPad and iPhone. Additionally, the MobiPACS Pro server can receive other images/file formats, such as JPG, BMP, and PDF from the adjacent information systems and display the files in an organized fashion for general physicians to view. Features include: β€’ Support for all modalities (CR, ECG/EKG, DR, CT, MR, US, XA, NM, etc) β€’ Quick layout adjustment (1x1, 2x1, etc) β€’ Fast image and data access over 3G or Wi-Fi β€’ Pan β€’ Zoom β€’ Window Level β€’ Manual Slider bar β€’ Multi-Server capable β€’ Measurement (e.g. length) β€’ DICOM PDF β€’ Auto Cine β€’ Mammography Hanging Protocol β€’ Support Tomosynthesis β€’ Studies Comparison β€’ Commentary feature (Audio & freehand writing) β€’ Query images cross-sites in a hospital network This application requires the MobiPACS Pro server and this app installed on iPad 4th or later model can be used for trained physician’s CT/MR diagnosis or referring purpose. Ver 1.2.5 1. Support Rotate/Flip Images 2. Support Ratio measurement 3. Support Multiple Measurements Mode Ver 1.2.4 1. Change the patient name's display format Ver 1.2.3 1. Support HTTPs connection Ver 1.2.2 1. Study Comparison mode supports DICOM PDFs 2. Study Comparison mode treats CR and DX as the same modality. Ver 1.1.20 1. Support Concurrent License Mode Ver 1.1.18 1. Support iOS 14 Ver 1.1.15 1. Support iOS 13 2. NetConference Ver 1.1.8 1. Support iPhone X, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) 2. Support iOS 12 Ver 1.1.5 1. MobiPACS Multi Ver 1.1.3 1. Integration with ShareMi Server Ver 1.1.1 1. Support iOS 7 2. Support Bar Code Scanning Ver 1.0.8 1. Support Window Level, Line Measurement and Cine Loop function for iPhone version. 2. Image layout settings will be saved and recalled next time automatically. 3. Multi-frame Images will start the cine loop automatically after downloading. 4. Add "Play", "Previous frame" and "Next frame" buttons. 5. Add "When you close application, close the study automatically" setting. 6. Add "When you close the study, delete the cache automatically" setting. Ver 1.0.4 1. Support iOS 6 and iPhone 5 2. Support Cine Loop 3. Support Line Measurement Ver 1.0.3 1. Support iDO Gateway Server Ver 1.0.2 1. Support Evidence Document (such as PDF, QuickTime, and MPEG4 Video) 2. Integration with the App, "Dr. Reminder" Ver 1.0.1 1. Support integration with Web Page or 3rd party App via URL Schemes

Screenshots

MobiPACS Pro1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MobiPACS Pro at none against SIDEXIS iX's 1. MobiPACS Pro also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SIDEXIS iX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MobiPACS Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SIDEXIS iX ships an update every 5 months, MobiPACS Pro every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
SIDEXIS iX versus MobiPACS Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSIDEXIS iXMobiPACS Pro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 months β€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS14.012.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size214 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael ReinkeEBM Technologies, Incorporated.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SIDEXIS iX

One-time1
  • SIDEXIS iX full version$79.99
None

MobiPACS Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SIDEXIS iX free?
SIDEXIS iX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MobiPACS Pro free?
MobiPACS Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SIDEXIS iX or MobiPACS Pro have ads?
Neither SIDEXIS iX nor MobiPACS Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SIDEXIS iX or MobiPACS Pro?
SIDEXIS iX ships an update every 5 months, and MobiPACS Pro every 6 months. Most recently, SIDEXIS iX was updated on October 9, 2026 and MobiPACS Pro on October 11, 2026.

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