Comparison

UDE Lite vs Chartrix

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

Chartrix

Features
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Chartrix is a medical DICOM imaging viewer that lets you browse CT and MRI scans and visualize them in 3D — right on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. DICOM 2D Slice Viewer Browse through every slice of a CT/MRI study with an intuitive slider. Use built-in distance and angle measurement tools, and save results per slice for future reference. Real-Time 3D Volume Rendering VTK-powered 3D rendering lets you explore patient anatomy in full 3D. Rotate, zoom, and pan with touch gestures. Switch instantly between five visualization presets: Soft Tissue, Bone, Lung, Brain, and Abdomen. USDZ 3D Model Export Automatically generate 3D surface models for Bone, Skin, and Soft Tissue from CT data. Preview in augmented reality with AR Quick Look, share with colleagues, or use for 3D printing. Patient Chart Management Organize multiple CT/MRI studies per patient, sorted by date. Alias-based registration protects patient privacy. Attach notes and measurements to each chart. Everything syncs across your devices via iCloud. Cross-Device iCloud Sync Your charts, studies, measurements, and notes sync seamlessly between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. DICOM files are stored in iCloud Documents and download on demand. Reference Only Chartrix is a reference-only medical imaging viewer designed for education, surgical planning references, patient communication, and research visualization. It is not intended for clinical diagnosis. Requires iOS 17 / macOS 14 or later.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chartrix at none against UDE Lite's 1. Chartrix also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). UDE Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Chartrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UDE Lite ships an update every 2 months, Chartrix every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
UDE Lite versus Chartrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUDE LiteChartrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB19 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEBM Technologies, Incorporated.CodersHigh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UDE Lite

Subscriptions1
  • Full Features$29.991 Month
None

Chartrix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UDE Lite free?
UDE Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chartrix free?
Chartrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UDE Lite or Chartrix have ads?
Neither UDE Lite nor Chartrix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UDE Lite or Chartrix?
UDE Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Chartrix every 5 days. Most recently, UDE Lite was updated on June 25, 2026 and Chartrix on September 17, 2026.

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