Comparison

Xray Anatomy vs Basic Radiology

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

Head to head
About

Xray Anatomy

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
Currently charting
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Master radiographic anatomy with the most comprehensive X-ray study app — designed by Professors of Anatomy and practising Physicians for medical students and radiographers worldwide. DICOM Viewer — Authentic DICOM radiographic images across all body regions: chest, skull, spine, pelvis, upper and lower extremities. Colour-Coded Anatomy — Every structure highlighted and labelled for visual, efficient learning. Latin Nomenclature — Full Latin and clinical terminology — the international medical standard. QuizMe Mode — Interactive anatomy quizzes built directly from real radiographic images. Atlas Coverage — Systematic atlas covering plain films and fluoroscopy reference views for all major body regions. NEW: Case Studies — Real clinical scenarios with annotated X-ray cases and guided diagnostic questions. Ideal preparation for FRCR, MRCS, and clinical radiology rotations. Ideal for: Medical students preparing for finals, USMLE, or clinical placements Radiography and radiology students building systematic reporting skills Junior doctors and FRCR candidates refreshing radiographic anatomy Download Xray Anatomy and see anatomy the way clinicians do. Privacy Policy: https://xo-sa.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://xo-sa.com/terms-and-conditions/

About

Basic Radiology

Enhance your radiology knowledge with this educational app. It offers multiple-choice questions, detailed explanations, and high-quality visual aids like images, videos, and animations. Practice and learn at your own pace with a free selection of questions, or upgrade for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
  • High-quality images, videos, and animations
  • Detailed explanations for each question
  • Randomized question presentation
  • User registration required
  • Internet connection needed
Features
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Basic Radiology for medical students is an educational app designed to enhance your radiology knowledge through carefully curated multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with high-quality images, videos, and animations. Practice with a selection of detailed radiology MCQs to build your knowledge. Each randomly presented question comes with comprehensive explanations to deepen your understanding. Access to a selection of questions is available for free. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access to our complete question bank and maximize your learning potential. Key Features: High-quality radiological images, videos, and animations Detailed explanations for each question Randomized questions for comprehensive learning Note: This application requires an internet connection and user registration. All images are original and professionally labeled. Developed by MCQS, trusted providers of preparation materials for FRCR Part 1 and Part 2 Radiology exams.

Screenshots

Xray Anatomy4 screens
Basic Radiology4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Basic Radiology at free with in-app purchases against Xray Anatomy's subscription. Basic Radiology also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (50% vs 27%). Xray Anatomy's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 159) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. Xray Anatomy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Basic Radiology sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basic Radiology holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xray Anatomy has 1.5K ratings behind it against 159, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Xray Anatomy's written reviews are positive against 50% of Basic Radiology's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xray Anatomy ships an update every 3 months, Basic Radiology every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Xray Anatomy versus Basic Radiology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXray AnatomyBasic Radiology
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.5K ratings)4.8 (159 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better159
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#108 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1715.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB28 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperXO INTERNATIONAL COMPANYmartin schranz

Customer experience

Xray Anatomy

All ratings1,458 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral12.7%
Negative60.0%

Basic Radiology

All ratings159 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Xray Anatomy

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription issues and unexpected login requirements
  • Inability to contact customer support

Requested features

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

Basic Radiology

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Xray Anatomy

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Weekly Access2 variants$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
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  • Yearly Access$8.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime one time purchase$14.99
  • Lifetime one time purchase$29.99
1 purchases

Basic Radiology

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Xray Anatomy free?
Xray Anatomy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basic Radiology free?
Basic Radiology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xray Anatomy or Basic Radiology?
Basic Radiology is rated higher. Xray Anatomy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Basic Radiology averages 4.8 from 159 ratings.
Do Xray Anatomy or Basic Radiology have ads?
Neither Xray Anatomy nor Basic Radiology shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xray Anatomy or Basic Radiology?
Xray Anatomy ships an update every 3 months, and Basic Radiology every 2 months. Most recently, Xray Anatomy was updated on September 22, 2026 and Basic Radiology on September 12, 2026.

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