Comparison

Slice vs DICOM Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Slice

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Slicer-AR is an interactive visualisation tool designed for exploring 3D medical data such as MRI scans. The app allows users to define custom cross-section planes by simply moving their device, offering a new way to navigate and understand volumetric datasets beyond traditional views. This intuitive approach supports dynamic, real-time exploration of complex anatomical structures, making it ideal for educational, research, and demonstration purposes. Note: This app is not intended for diagnosis or clinical decision-making. UI optmised for iPad

About

DICOM Viewer

View and organize medical imaging files like MRI, CT, and X-rays directly on your iPhone or iPad. Import studies from various sources, browse images with powerful tools, and even create 3D renderings. Local processing ensures your data remains private.

Highlights
  • Import DICOM from Files, cloud, ZIP
  • Supports MRI, CT, X-Ray, PET, Ultrasound
  • Fast image scrolling
  • Window Width/Level adjustment
  • 3D volume rendering
  • Annotation and measurement tools
  • Local processing for privacy
  • Offline functionality
Features
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View and Explore DICOM Studies Anywhere Open, organise and explore DICOM studies directly on your iPhone or iPad. DICOM Viewer makes it simple to open and review any DICOM file, with no complicated desktop software. Import studies from Files, cloud storage or ZIP archives, browse series instantly and explore images using powerful viewing tools. Features • Import DICOM studies from Files, ZIP archives and cloud storage • Opens all common DICOM modalities (MRI, CT, X-Ray, PET, Ultrasound and more) • Fast scrolling through image slices • Window Width & Window Level (WW/WL) • Smooth zoom, pan and rotation • Multi-Planar Reconstruction (MPR) • High-quality 3D volume rendering • Draw annotations with arrows, text and freehand tools • Distance, angle and area measurements • Export annotated images • Organise studies into folders • View detailed DICOM metadata • Local processing for improved privacy • Works offline Perfect For • Developers working with DICOM • Anyone who needs to open DICOM files on the go Supported Modalities • MRI • CT • X-Ray • PET • Ultrasound • Mammography • CR & DX Privacy First Your studies stay on your device. Images are processed locally whenever possible, helping keep your files private. To use the app a subscription is required. A yearly and monthly plan are available. The yearly plan has a 3 day free trial. Terms of service: https://timely-ios-web.vercel.app/terms Disclaimer DICOM Viewer is a file viewer for opening, organising and exploring DICOM studies. It is not certified as a medical device and must not be used for primary diagnosis or clinical decision-making.

Screenshots

Slice3 screens
DICOM Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DICOM Viewer at every 3 weeks against Slice's every 2 months. Slice's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slice ships an update every 2 months, DICOM Viewer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Slice versus DICOM Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSliceDICOM Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size288 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoy RodenhauserAli Siddique

In-app purchases

None

Slice

No in-app purchases

None

DICOM Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slice free?
Slice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DICOM Viewer free?
DICOM Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Slice or DICOM Viewer have ads?
Neither Slice nor DICOM Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slice or DICOM Viewer?
Slice ships an update every 2 months, and DICOM Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Slice was updated on October 11, 2026 and DICOM Viewer on October 11, 2026.

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