Comparison

UDE Lite 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

UDE Lite

This medical imaging app transforms an iPad Pro into a DICOM server and viewer for research and reference. It allows for offline display and storage of medical images transmitted via DICOM communication, offering intuitive manipulation tools and sharing capabilities. Note: It is not certified for clinical diagnosis and does not support mammography viewing.

Highlights
  • DICOM image display, storage, and processing
  • DICOM Query and Retrieve functionality
  • Intuitive image manipulation tools
  • Print and upload photos/files
  • Share DICOM studies via AirDrop
  • Customizable DICOM communication settings
Features
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Ubiquitous Diagnostic Environment (UDE) Lite is an iOS-based medical imaging display solution, converting any standard iPad Pro into a standalone DICOM server and viewer. The application can work with PACS, medical imaging modalities, or any DICOM-compatible software, allowing exam images to be directly transmitted to an iPad via DICOM communication for offline display and storage. The advancement of this versatile application facilitates the communication of clinical information and overcomes traditional workstation barriers for optimal outcomes. WARNING: UDE Lite is not TFDA, FDA, or CE-certified for clinical or medical use and CANNOT be used for primary diagnosis or reviewing purposes. It is not medical device software; it can be used ONLY FOR RESEARCH or REFERENCE purposes. **Viewing, displaying, and storing of mammography is not available on this application. **For TFDA and FDA certified versions that support mammography viewing, please refer to UDE Pro. Key Features: - Displaying, storing, and processing DICOM images - DICOM Query and Retrieve - Intuitive image manipulation tools - Printing and uploading photos/files for designated studies - Modification of basic study information - Sharing DICOM studies/series through AirDrop - User-customizable settings for DICOM communication The FREE trial allows access to 1 study ONLY. To have unlimited access, you need to purchase an auto-renewable subscription. The subscription automatically renews on a monthly basis unless it's turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manual: http://www.ebmtech.com/pPage/UDE/dl/UDE_Manual.pdf Terms of Use: https://www.ebmtech.com/termsofuse_UDE.html For any questions, please leave us a review or contact us via info@ebmtech.com

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

Falcon MD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UDE Lite at 5.0 against Falcon MD's 4.3. UDE Lite also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Falcon MD's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. UDE Lite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month and Falcon MD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UDE Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Falcon MD has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UDE Lite ships an update every 2 months, Falcon MD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
UDE Lite versus Falcon MD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUDE LiteFalcon MD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB223 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEBM Technologies, Incorporated.iCat Solutions Ltd

Customer experience

UDE Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Falcon MD

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UDE Lite

Subscriptions1
  • Full Features$29.991 Month
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 UDE Lite free?
UDE Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Falcon MD free?
Falcon MD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UDE Lite or Falcon MD?
UDE Lite is rated higher. UDE Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Falcon MD averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do UDE Lite or Falcon MD have ads?
Neither UDE Lite nor Falcon MD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UDE Lite or Falcon MD?
UDE Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Falcon MD fortnightly. Most recently, UDE Lite was updated on June 25, 2026 and Falcon MD on September 19, 2026.

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