Comparison

MedView 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

MedView

Features
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MedView is a professional DICOM medical image viewer for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, built for clinicians, radiologists, students, and researchers. Viewer • Open DICOM files from any source — Files app, email, PACS, or direct download • Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, window/level adjustment • Invert, rotate, flip — full transform controls • Multi-frame cine playback and series navigation with thumbnail strip MPR — Multiplanar Reconstruction • Simultaneous Axial, Sagittal, and Coronal views with linked crosshairs • Scroll each plane independently or maximize for detail 3D Volume Rendering • MIP (Maximum Intensity Projection) for vascular and bone imaging • Volume rendering with anatomy presets: Muscle, Bone, MR Brain, and more • Drag or use Az/El sliders to rotate freely; pinch or slider to zoom • Works with single-file multi-frame CT and MR series Annotations • Draw, measure angles and distances directly on images • Sync annotations with PACS or save locally PACS Connectivity • Connect to any DICOM-compliant PACS server via C-FIND / C-GET • Browse studies, series, and instances remotely Privacy All image processing happens on-device. No image data is uploaded to any server.

About

DICOM Viewer

View medical imaging like MRI, CT, and X-rays directly on your iPhone or iPad. Import files from CDs, USB drives, or patient portals without needing an account or uploading to the cloud. Offers precision tools and multi-planar reconstruction for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Open DICOM files from various sources
  • Full-fidelity viewing with adjustable settings
  • Precision measurement and annotation tools
  • Multi-planar reconstruction (MPR) and 3D rendering
  • Offline functionality and privacy-focused design
  • Organized library with search capabilities
Features
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Slicora™ is a DICOM viewer for iPhone and iPad that opens medical imaging — MRI, CT, X-Ray, ultrasound and more — directly on your device. Open the disc or USB drive your hospital gave you, or the ZIP file downloaded from your patient portal, and view your medical images in seconds. No account and no cloud upload — your scans stay on your device. Slicora is available via a subscription, which unlocks the full viewer and all features. A 7-day free trial is included, allowing you to try the complete app before committing. Who Is Slicora For? • Patients & Families View the imaging CD, USB or portal download from your hospital or clinic — without needing a computer. • Healthcare Professionals Review studies on the go with precision tools, multi-planar views and measurements. • Students & Educators Explore real DICOM studies and build your understanding of cross-sectional imaging. Why Choose Slicora? • Open Files From Anywhere Import DICOM studies from CD or USB (with an adapter), ZIP archives, patient portal downloads, the Files app, AirDrop or email — including DICOMDIR discs. • Full-Fidelity Viewing Scroll through slices smoothly, adjust window level and width, zoom, pan and compare series. • Precision Tools Distance, angle and region-of-interest measurements, plus annotations you can save with each study. • MPR & 3D Real-time multi-planar reconstruction (axial, sagittal, coronal) and GPU-accelerated 3D volume rendering of CT studies. • Private by Design Works fully offline. No account required. Your imaging never leaves your device. • Organized Library Keep studies in folders, search past exams, and reopen them instantly. • Regular Improvements Ongoing updates enhance reliability, performance, and features over time. Important Notice Slicora is intended for viewing, reference and educational purposes only. It is not a medical device and is not intended for primary diagnosis, treatment decisions, or any other clinical use. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your medical images and results. Subscription Information • The subscription includes a 7-day free trial for eligible users. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after the trial, unless cancelled. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel your subscription in App Store Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MedView4 screens
DICOM Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DICOM Viewer at none against MedView's 5. MedView's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and device support (4 vs 2). 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. MedView sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. DICOM Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MedView ships an update every 2 days, DICOM Viewer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MedView versus DICOM Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedViewDICOM Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB103 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperDOITECH INTERNATIONALOran Dynamics Ltd

In-app purchases

5 purchases

MedView

One-time5
  • Annotation Export$4.99
  • PACS Connect$9.99
  • PACS Upload$9.99
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  • Advanced Imaging$14.99
  • MedView Pro$29.99
None

DICOM Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MedView free?
MedView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DICOM Viewer free?
DICOM Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MedView or DICOM Viewer have ads?
Neither MedView nor DICOM Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MedView or DICOM Viewer?
MedView ships an update every 2 days, and DICOM Viewer weekly. Most recently, MedView was updated on October 23, 2026 and DICOM Viewer on October 24, 2026.

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