# nTube vs Xray Anatomy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: nTube at none against Xray Anatomy's 9. nTube also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 17). Xray Anatomy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 4). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xray Anatomy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. nTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for nTube against 4.3 for Xray Anatomy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xray Anatomy has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of nTube's written reviews are positive against 27% of Xray Anatomy's.

nTube ships an update every 20 months, Xray Anatomy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | nTube | Xray Anatomy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntube/id476962375/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xray-anatomy/id616765425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 17 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MEDIWARE CY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759910044) | [XO INTERNATIONAL COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795779865) |

## What reviewers say

### nTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntube/id476962375)

Explore the twelve cranial nerves with an intuitive and simple interface. This app visualizes the course of each nerve, allowing users to tap on specific points for detailed information. Understand human anatomy in a new and accessible way.

**Highlights:** Interactive cranial nerve visualization, Detailed information on nerve stops, stations, exits, and entries, Simple and intuitive user interface, Focus on the twelve cranial nerves, Exploration of human brain anatomy

**In-app purchases:** none


### Xray Anatomy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xray-anatomy/id616765425)

Explore radiographic anatomy with high-resolution X-ray images and detailed labeling. This educational tool is designed for clarity and ease of use, ideal for students, educators, and enthusiasts. Features multilingual support and a quiz mode to reinforce learning.

**Highlights:** High-resolution X-ray images, Color-coded anatomical labeling, Detailed radiograph descriptions, Multilingual support (English, Spanish, Chinese), QuizMe™ mode, Cross-platform subscription (Mac, iPhone, iPad)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $8.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime one time purchase | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime one time purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent for learning anatomy through X-rays
- 👍 Easy to navigate and track structures
- 🏆 Helpful for radiography students and professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around subscription features
- 🚫 Limited content without subscription
- 🤔 Confusing login/access issues

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and unexpected login requirements
- Inability to contact customer support

**Requested features**

- More diverse set of X-ray images
- Progress tracking and resume functionality
- Read-aloud feature for pronunciations
- Ability to scan/view personal X-rays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nTube free?

nTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Xray Anatomy free?

Xray Anatomy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, nTube or Xray Anatomy?

Xray Anatomy is rated higher. nTube averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Xray Anatomy averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do nTube or Xray Anatomy have ads?

Neither nTube nor Xray Anatomy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, nTube or Xray Anatomy?

nTube ships an update every 20 months, and Xray Anatomy every 2 months. Most recently, nTube was updated on October 23, 2026 and Xray Anatomy on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*