Comparison

iPaxera vs DICOM Spectator

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

Head to head
About

iPaxera

This medical imaging application allows healthcare professionals to view and navigate DICOM studies on their mobile devices. It supports local synchronization, reporting tools, and various image processing functions for efficient study analysis.

Highlights
  • DICOM study synchronization via iTunes
  • Embedded reporting tool with email export
  • Interactive image slider for navigation
  • Two-finger gestures for zoom, pan, and rotation
  • Single-finger drag for window width/level adjustment
  • Local study storage with search functionality
Features
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iPaxera is one of the fastest and easy to use PACS viewing applications specifically designed for viewing & navigating studies (DICOM images) with your iPad/iPhone/iPod, iPaxera was the first application to provide the ability to add studies (DICOM images) from your PC, DICOM CD or flash memory directly to iPad through local synchronization via iTunes with the USB cable like synchronizing your pictures and movies to your device (No need for Wifi/4G connections). iPaxera also has a direct interface with PaxeraView, Paxeramed's Diagnostic Viewing Workstation. Via iPaxera you can write the report via the embedded reporting tool and send it by email or save it with the study. Generic speech recognition application can be used with this tool to dictate the report. iPaxera supports DICOM Cine (Multi Frame) with interactive playback controls and can be very helpful in displaying Cardiac Cath and Echo studies. iPaxera keep your studies locally with interactive worklist with ability of specific search criteria, series visual grid, detailed study information including Name, ID, DOB, study description, study date, modality, gender, accession number, series description, series date, number of images/series. Search criteria include search by patient Name, ID, Modality type, Date(All, Today, Yesterday, 2 days, 1W, 2W, 1M and 2M). The application include an easy to use processing tools like WW/WL with visual presets, distance measurement, panning, zooming, free rotation, snap shot capture and images/series fast navigation. Key features: • Study synchronization via iTunes in DICOM format. • Reporting tool to write the report and send it via email. • Display and navigating through images by an interactive slider. • Zoom , Pan , rotation and distance measurement through two-fingers drag and pinch. • Changing window width / window level through single finger drag. • Reset to default image through double tapping. Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Restrictions: iPaxera has not received 510(K) clearance by the FDA yet and until then, iPaxera should only be used for non-significant risk studies.

About

DICOM Spectator

View and analyze medical images from DICOM files, including MRI, X-Ray, PET, and CT scans. Explore image sequences in 3D and manipulate them in real-time for detailed examination.

Highlights
  • View DICOM files
  • Supports MRI, X-Ray, PET, CT
  • 3D image visualization
  • Real-time image manipulation
  • Image sequence stacking
Features
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Explore medical image series in 2D and 3D with DICOM Spectator – on iPhone, iPad, and compatible Macs. Import DICOM files or entire folders, browse individual slices, and explore image series from different perspectives. Included sample images let you try the features right away. Features: • 2D viewing with zoom and adjustable window width and center • Three 3D viewing modes: slices, voxels, and ray marching • Rotate, pan, and zoom in 3D • Adjustable thresholds and transparency • Color-coded markers shared between spatially aligned series within the same study when suitable spatial information is available • Vignettes to highlight selected image regions • Organized study and series library • Detailed help in English and German Window width and center settings in the 2D view also affect the 3D renderings, helping you adjust the display to your image data. Image processing takes place locally on your device. All features are available for free. If you enjoy DICOM Spectator, you can support continued development through optional in-app purchases. Each contribution is a one-time purchase – no subscription and no locked features. DICOM Spectator is intended for viewing and illustrating medical image data. It is not intended for medical diagnosis.

Screenshots

iPaxera4 screens
DICOM Spectator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPaxera at 55% against DICOM Spectator's 0%. iPaxera also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DICOM Spectator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPaxera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPaxera holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPaxera has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of iPaxera's written reviews are positive against 0% of DICOM Spectator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPaxera ships an update every 3 months, DICOM Spectator every 80 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iPaxera versus DICOM Spectator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPaxeraDICOM Spectator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 80 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaxeraHealth CorpMatthias Rudolph

Customer experience

iPaxera

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

DICOM Spectator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

iPaxera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DICOM Spectator

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is iPaxera free?
iPaxera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DICOM Spectator free?
DICOM Spectator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPaxera or DICOM Spectator?
iPaxera is rated higher. iPaxera averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while DICOM Spectator averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iPaxera or DICOM Spectator have ads?
Neither iPaxera nor DICOM Spectator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPaxera or DICOM Spectator?
iPaxera ships an update every 3 months, and DICOM Spectator every 80 months. Most recently, iPaxera was updated on October 7, 2026 and DICOM Spectator on October 8, 2026.

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