Comparison

SIDEXIS iX vs mRay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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: • iPad Air 2 or better, recommended: iPad Pro 12,9“ • Sidexis 4 v4.2 • 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

mRay

Access and communicate about radiological images from your mobile device. Securely view CT, MR, and other image data, share cases with colleagues via instant messaging or VoIP, and integrate with existing hospital infrastructure.

Highlights
  • Radiological image viewing (CT, MR, PR)
  • Instant messaging and VoIP communication
  • Secure data encryption (AES-256)
  • Local data storage for offline access
  • PACS integration
  • Annotations and measurements
Features
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Would you like to move your hospital’s image viewing techniques to the next century? How about you take your patients’ image data with you on your mobile device wherever you go? With mRay you can now connect your entire hospital or doctor’s office with just one app that enables instant case based communication! We developed mRay to combine the power and mobility of modern mobile devices to access your radiological images anywhere and anytime. In contrast to other solutions, mRay is specifically designed for mobile devices. Important tools like annotations and measurements are available as well as an adaptable level window. Image data is encrypted and stored temporally locally on the device, removing the need of a permanent Internet or Wi-Fi connection while ensuring highest security standards. Most notably, mRay implements well-established security measures to protect your image data and privacy. An individual user and device authentication controls the image access of every user for every image. With mRay you are ensuring a high standard of networking with your colleagues anytime and anywhere. The integrated Instant Messenger offers a secure communication platform to share DICOM images as well as key images, audio and text messages. E.g. now you can easily share the current state of your viewer with another colleague to get a secondary opinion. Moreover the app offers a telephony feature using VoIP enabling every aspect of mobile devices without compromising patient confidentiality. Last but not least, mRay works seamlessly with your existing infrastructure. A minimal server application needs to be installed which reads DICOM files from the disk and is able to receive files directly from your PACS. That’s all you need to start simplifying your everyday life at work! You can check out the app in a demo mode. Do you want to view your patients’ image data anywhere and at anytime? mRay enables physicians to access images at home while on background duty or on the go. Contact us on how to access your image data with mRay. Details: - Viewer for radiological images (CT, MR, PR etc.) - Full functional client, no remote desktop viewer - Communication through messaging, audio messages or VoIP. - Intelligent connection management - MPRs - Optional pseudonymization - Query/Retrieve functionality - High security due to AES-256 based encryption - Server works seamlessly with every PACS Intended purpose: The software mRay as a radiology instrument can be used by medical specialists for the visualization of image data. Image processing allows the calculation and visualization of healthy and abnormal tissues. The patient group, for which mRay can be used, includes all patients from whom radiological image data has been created for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment. In a worst-case scenario the medical condition of the patient may be critical. mRay can be operated in hospitals, medical practices, on the go or at home. The software is dedicated for mobile devices for fast and immediate access to radiologic images for informational purposes. When using mRay for diagnostic purposes, national regulations must be considered and an appropriate display must be used. mRay allows the display of images and data types that are defined by the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standard (e.g. computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), fluoroscopy (XA), digital x-ray (CR), ultrasound (US)). The software offers common radiological software tools (e.g. windowing, measurements, thick slices and annotations).

Screenshots

mRay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mRay at none against SIDEXIS iX's 1. mRay also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. SIDEXIS iX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. mRay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SIDEXIS iX ships an update every 5 months, mRay every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SIDEXIS iX versus mRay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSIDEXIS iXmRay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Reinkembits imaging GmbH

Customer experience

SIDEXIS iX

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

mRay

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SIDEXIS iX

One-time1
  • SIDEXIS iX full version$79.99
None

mRay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SIDEXIS iX free?
SIDEXIS iX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mRay free?
mRay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SIDEXIS iX or mRay have ads?
Neither SIDEXIS iX nor mRay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SIDEXIS iX or mRay?
SIDEXIS iX ships an update every 5 months, and mRay every 2 months. Most recently, SIDEXIS iX was updated on September 23, 2026 and mRay on September 23, 2026.

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