Comparison

iDO Viewer 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

iDO Viewer

This application allows medical professionals to view multi-modality medical images and files from PACS servers on their mobile devices. It supports various imaging formats and offers tools for image manipulation and organization.

Highlights
  • Multi-modality imaging support
  • PACS server integration
  • Image manipulation (pan, zoom, window level)
  • Support for JPG, BMP, PDF files
  • Quick layout adjustment
  • Fast image and data access
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iDO medical image viewer is quickly becoming the next generation in mobile medical image viewing by combining multi-modality imaging with individualized physician workflow. iDO Viewer allows facilities to retrieve multi-modality images from their existing EBM PACS server or a 3rd party PACS server and display the content on the iPad and iPhone. Additionally, the iDO server can receive other images/file formats, such as JPG, BMP, and PDF from the adjacent information systems and display the files in an organized fashion for general physicians to view. Features include: • Support for all modalities (CR, ECG/EKG, DR, CT, MR, US, XA, NM, etc) • Quick layout adjustment (1x1, 2x1 etc) • Fast image and data access over 3G or Wi-Fi • Pan • Zoom • Window Level • Manual Slider bar • Multi-Server capable • Measurement (e.g. length) • DICOM PDF • Auto Cine Future features • Physician Specific worklist • Customizable Physician driven workflow • Collaborative Patient record access This application requires the EBM iDO server and the medical images displayed in this product are not intended for diagnostic purposes. Please download the free application that is connected to an EBM iDO demo server to view sample data and basic features. For additional information or information on purchasing the full workflow and imaging viewing solution, please click the links below to request more information from an EBM Account representative. Ver 1.1.18 1. Support iOS 14 Ver 1.1.15 1. Support iOS 13 Ver 1.1.5 1. Support iPhone X, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) 2. Support iOS 12 Ver 1.1.3 1. Integration with ShareMi Server Ver 1.1.1 1. Support iOS 7 2. Support Bar Code Scanning Ver 1.0.8 1. Support Window Level, Line Measurement and Cine Loop function for iPhone version. 2. Image layout settings will be saved and recalled next time automatically. 3. Multi-frame Images will start the cine loop automatically after downloading. 4. Add "Play", "Previous frame" and "Next frame" buttons. 5. Add "When you close application, close the study automatically" setting. 6. Add "When you close the study, delete the cache automatically" setting. Ver 1.0.4 1. Support iOS 6 and iPhone 5 2. Support Cine Loop 3. Support Line Measurement Ver 1.0.3 1. Support iDO Gateway Server Ver 1.0.2 1. Support Evidence Document (such as PDF, QuickTime, and MPEG4 Video) 2. Integration with the App, "Dr. Reminder" Ver 1.0.1 1. Support integration with Web Page or 3rd party App via URL Schemes

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

iDO Viewer4 screens
DICOM Spectator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iDO Viewer at 100% against DICOM Spectator's 0%. iDO Viewer also leads on rating (4.3 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. iDO Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iDO Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iDO Viewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of DICOM Spectator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDO Viewer ships an update every 3 months, DICOM Spectator every 80 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iDO Viewer versus DICOM Spectator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDO ViewerDICOM Spectator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — 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 iOS12.1 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEBM Technologies, Incorporated.Matthias Rudolph

Customer experience

iDO Viewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DICOM Spectator

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

In-app purchases

None

iDO Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DICOM Spectator

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is iDO Viewer free?
iDO Viewer 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, iDO Viewer or DICOM Spectator?
iDO Viewer is rated higher. iDO Viewer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DICOM Spectator averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iDO Viewer or DICOM Spectator have ads?
Neither iDO Viewer nor DICOM Spectator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDO Viewer or DICOM Spectator?
iDO Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and DICOM Spectator every 80 months. Most recently, iDO Viewer was updated on October 23, 2026 and DICOM Spectator on October 8, 2026.

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