Comparison

iRadTech ESP vs IDV

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

Head to head
About

iRadTech ESP

Features
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"iRadTech ESP 2.1” "Anuncio" 03/18/2024 RadTech Resource Group se complace en anunciar la disponibilidad de su programado iRadTech ESP 2.1 para el iPhone de Apple. iRadTech ESP es una guía de procedimientos diagnósticos para los tecnólogos radiológicos. La mayoría de los pacientes no se da cuenta que aún los tecnólogos más experimentados de vez en cuando tienen que buscar referencias para poder realizar algunos estudios. Con los cientos de procedimientos que se espera realice un tecnólogo a lo largo de su vida profesional, es sumamente difícil recordar procedimientos que quizás realice solamente una o dos veces en su carrera. Además de los tecnólogos experimentados, los estuudiantes de este campo encontraran en nuestro iRadTech ESP una guía de estudios conveniente y confiable. El propósito de iRadTech ESP es colocar a la mano del tecnólogo información de los procedimientos. El tecnólogo encontrará beneficio en las imágenes de las posiciones y las radiografías resultantes. Con la información detallada que se incluye, el tecnólogo podrá realizar el posicionamiento del paciente y la imagen correcta en la primera ocasión. La repetición de las imágenes es la primera causa del aumento en dosis al paciente y se puede limitar esta dosis utilizando iRadTech ESP. iRadTech ESP incluye: •190+ exámenes radiográficos •Imágenes expandibles de cada posición •Imágenes radiográficas expandibles para cada procedimiento. •Instrucciones detalladas de cómo posicionar al paciente. •Detalles a identificar en la radiografía resultante. Subtítulos: •Colocación del receptor de imagen •Posición del paciente •Posición de la estructura anatómica •Instrucciones de respiración •Localización del rayo central y angulación •Detalles de calidad de la radiografía •Estructuras anatómicas visualizadas Para cualquier duda o consulta, contactenos a través del correo electrónico info@iRadTech.com. (Estados Unidos o visitar nuestra página web: iradtech.com."

About

IDV

View DICOM medical imaging files from various sources securely on your device. Offers intuitive tools for image manipulation and measurement. Free for personal use, with an online version available.

Highlights
  • DICOM file support
  • Image scrolling
  • Image manipulation
  • Measurement tools
  • Secure local storage
  • Online version available
Features
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Data loaded in IDV (IMAIOS DICOM Viewer) isn't uploaded on the network to ensure storage safety and security of personal health information of the patients (excluding use of sharing features). IDV supports DICOM files of all types (ultrasound, scanner, MRI, PET, etc...). You will be able to scroll through your images and manipulate them (e.g. alter contrast or apply measurements). It allows you to easily open any file stored on your device or accessible online for quick viewing whenever you want. Completely free for personal and non-commercial use, IDV is also accessible in its online version on the website www.imaios.com. Caution: IDV has not been tested or certified for clinical use. It is NOT approved as a medical device. It cannot be used for primary diagnosis in medical imaging. IMAIOS DICOM Viewer is mentioned as a reference in this article: 10.6009/jjrt.2024-1379

Screenshots

iRadTech ESP4 screens
IDV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IDV at Free against iRadTech ESP's $9.99. IDV also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 24 months). iRadTech ESP's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

IDV is free to download; iRadTech ESP costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRadTech ESP ships an update every 24 months, IDV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iRadTech ESP versus IDV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRadTech ESPIDV
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (550 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—61.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—550 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB123 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBallinger and Bruckner, LLPIMAIOS

Bugs and requests

iRadTech ESP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IDV

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when opening zip files on iPad
  • Loading screen freezes indefinitely on newer iOS versions
  • DICOM files fail to open despite successful import
  • Force close errors when accessing files
  • Cross-reference visualization disappeared after recent update
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  • Incompatibility with iPadOS 15+ on iPad Pro
  • Zip file format error messages for previously working files
  • App crashes with specific pixel sets
  • Inconsistent file format recognition
  • Data persistence issues after reinstallation

Requested features

10 requests
  • Volume rendering capability for 3D visualization
  • JPEG2000 Lossless format support
  • Side-by-side comparison of multiple studies
  • Annotation tools (straight and dotted lines)
  • MPR rotation capabilities for double oblique sections
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  • Clinical unit measurements (mm, cm) instead of pixels
  • Series metadata display (T1, T2 sequence details)
  • Improved measurement tool interface
  • DWI sequence support
  • Better folder import functionality

In-app purchases

None

iRadTech ESP

No in-app purchases

None

IDV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRadTech ESP free?
iRadTech ESP costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IDV free?
IDV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRadTech ESP or IDV have ads?
Neither iRadTech ESP nor IDV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRadTech ESP or IDV?
iRadTech ESP ships an update every 24 months, and IDV fortnightly. Most recently, iRadTech ESP was updated on October 22, 2026 and IDV on October 29, 2026.

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