W Box VMS vs HID Reader Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
W Box VMS
This mobile application allows users to remotely monitor their W Box IP network cameras and DVR series. It provides real-time video previews, snapshot capabilities, and comprehensive device management for up to 256 devices.
- Real-time video preview (up to 16 channels)
- Preset activation and configuration
- Brightness calibration
- Snapshot support
- Device management (up to 256 devices)
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W Box VMS is a mobile client surveillance application, which supports the full line of W Box IP network cameras as well as the DVR series…0E-4500GMD, 0E-81TMD, 0E-161TMD, 0E-41T1UD, 0E-82T1UD, 0E-162T1UD The key features of W Box VMS Mobile surveillance application include: • Real-time video preview of up to 16 channels • Support for preset activation and configuration, as well as calibration for brightness • Snapshot support • Management of up to 256 sets of devices. Device profiles can be added / deleted / modified.
HID Reader Manager
This app simplifies the management of compatible HID readers. It allows administrators to configure settings, update firmware, and export reader status. Users can also upgrade readers to support Bluetooth and OSDP.
- Configure reader settings
- Upgrade reader firmware
- Inspect and export reader status
- Enable Bluetooth support
- Enable OSDP support
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HID Reader Manager streamlines management of compatible HID Signo, iCLASS SE® and multiCLASS SE readers in the field. Administrators can easily adjust configuration settings, upgrade firmware, inspect and export current reader status, and upgrade compatible readers to support Bluetooth and/or OSDP. -Bluetooth is used to communicate with the reader hardware. If Bluetooth is not enabled communication to readers will not function. -Calendar is used to log the error/information. If Calendar is not enabled logging will not function. -Location is used to obtain the location of the Reader for administration purpose and improving user experience. If Location is not enabled communication to readers will not function.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: W Box VMS at 3.9 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. W Box VMS also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). HID Reader Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
W Box VMS holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of W Box VMS's written reviews are positive against 12% of HID Reader Manager's.
W Box VMS ships an update every 9 months, HID Reader Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | W Box VMS | HID Reader Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (21 ratings) — better | 2.6 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews — better | 11.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Resideo Technologies, Inc. | HID Global |
Customer experience
W Box VMS
HID Reader Manager
In-app purchases
W Box VMS
No in-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
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