Comparison

OsiriX HD vs mRay

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

Head to head
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/

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

OsiriX HD4 screens
mRay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mRay at 100% against OsiriX HD's 43%. mRay also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 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. mRay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OsiriX HD ships an update every 6 weeks, mRay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OsiriX HD versus mRay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsiriX HDmRay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPixmeo SARLmbits imaging GmbH

Customer experience

OsiriX HD

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

mRay

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

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
None

mRay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OsiriX HD free?
OsiriX HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mRay free?
mRay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OsiriX HD or mRay have ads?
Neither OsiriX HD nor mRay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OsiriX HD or mRay?
OsiriX HD ships an update every 6 weeks, and mRay every 2 months. Most recently, OsiriX HD was updated on October 19, 2026 and mRay on October 9, 2026.

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