OsiriX HD vs PCR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- DICOM image viewing and manipulation
- Support for DICOM network protocols
- Interactive image adjustment tools
- Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR)
- DICOM Query and Retrieve
- Remote teleradiology capabilities
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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/
PCR
This app serves as an official companion for interventional cardiovascular medicine courses. It allows users to build personalized schedules, receive session notifications, interact during live broadcasts, and connect with other participants and speakers. Users can also access speaker information, navigate venue maps, and track their progress towards a 'Top Companion' status.
- Personalized course program building
- Session start notifications
- Live interaction and voting
- Participant messaging
- Live session broadcasting
- Speaker and partner information
- Venue navigation
- Progress tracking for 'Top Companion' status
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The official app for all PCR Courses in interventional cardiovascular medicine. - Build your personalised Programme for all upcoming PCR Courses - Receive notifications when sessions are about to begin - Interact and vote during sessions - Exchange messages with onsite and online participants - Watch sessions that are broadcasted live - Get to know the Speakers and Industry Partners - Navigate the map - New: access your PCR Companion profile and track your progress towards Top Companion status!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCR at none against OsiriX HD's 3. PCR also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. OsiriX HD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PCR asks for nothing beyond the download.
OsiriX HD ships an update every 6 weeks, PCR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OsiriX HD | PCR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | +17 |
| Developer | Pixmeo SARL | Europa Organisation |
Customer experience
OsiriX HD
PCR
In-app purchases
OsiriX HD
- Full Features$9.991 Month
- Full Features (Upgrade)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Full Features (Free Trial)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
PCR
No in-app purchases









