Comparison

iPaxera vs Falcon MD

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

Falcon MD

This FDA-cleared application provides diagnostic imaging capabilities on mobile devices. It allows medical professionals to view and analyze DICOM studies with advanced visualization and PACS integration, enabling remote consultation and point-of-care review.

Highlights
  • FDA-cleared for primary interpretation
  • Advanced 3D visualization
  • Seamless PACS integration
  • Secure cloud storage and sharing
  • Smart workflow tools
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Falcon MD™ FDA-Cleared DICOM Viewer for iPhone & iPad Note: U.S. federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Diagnostic Power. In Your Pocket. Falcon MD brings full diagnostic capability to your iPhone and iPad—anytime, anywhere. FDA-cleared for primary interpretation (excluding mammography), Falcon MD is built for speed, precision, and reliability—delivering the confidence medical professionals demand. Whether you’re reviewing studies at the point of care or consulting remotely, Falcon MD ensures diagnostic-grade performance with advanced imaging and seamless PACS integration—all running natively on your device. Why Falcon MD? • Falcon Cloud™ – A cloud-based service supporting secure storage, synchronization, and sharing of medical imaging data across the Falcon ecosystem. • Falcon Link™ – Share studies securely and instantly across devices and teams. • Native DICOM Support – Full PACS integration with custom DICOM node configuration. • Advanced 3D Visualization – Real-time photorealistic volume rendering and MPR on device. • Smart Workflow Tools – Multi-window, sync, anonymization, and smooth case navigation. • Multilingual Experience – Available in English, German, French, Polish, Spanish, Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian. Engineered for Diagnostics Falcon MD isn’t just a viewer — it’s your workstation away from your workstation, delivering advanced imaging and seamless PACS integration—all running natively on your mobile device. Subscription & Access Falcon MD requires an active subscription to import and view DICOM studies. • Subscriptions renew annually unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Subscriptions are managed in your iTunes account. • Family Sharing is not supported.

Screenshots

iPaxera4 screens
Falcon MD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Falcon MD at 4.3 against iPaxera's 3.8. Falcon MD also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (54% vs 44%). iPaxera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Falcon MD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iPaxera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Falcon MD holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of iPaxera's written reviews are positive against 54% of Falcon MD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPaxera ships an update every 3 months, Falcon MD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iPaxera versus Falcon MD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPaxeraFalcon MD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings)4.3 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews53.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings89 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB270 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPaxeraHealth CorpiCat Solutions Ltd

Customer experience

iPaxera

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative43.8%

Falcon MD

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

None

iPaxera

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Falcon MD

Subscriptions4
  • Falcon Cloud Standard$4.991 Month
  • Falcon Cloud Pro$6.991 Month
  • Falcon Cloud Max$14.991 Month
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  • Falcon MD - Yearly Plan$299.001 Year

Questions

Is iPaxera free?
iPaxera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Falcon MD free?
Falcon MD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPaxera or Falcon MD?
Falcon MD is rated higher. iPaxera averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Falcon MD averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do iPaxera or Falcon MD have ads?
Neither iPaxera nor Falcon MD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPaxera or Falcon MD?
iPaxera ships an update every 3 months, and Falcon MD fortnightly. Most recently, iPaxera was updated on November 1, 2026 and Falcon MD on November 7, 2026.

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