VMAX Plus™ vs HID Reader Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VMAX Plus™
This mobile application provides remote access to Digital Watchdog's VMAX Plus™ NVR/DVR systems. It enables users to view live video feeds, playback recorded footage with search capabilities, and control PTZ cameras from anywhere.
- Live multi-channel monitoring
- High resolution image quality
- Digital zoom and PTZ control
- VOD playback with search modes
- P2P connectivity
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The DW mobile viewer for VMAX Plus™ NVR/DVR is a free app that allows users to connect, view, playback, and search Digital Watchdog’s video surveillance solutions anywhere, anytime. The new remote viewer with a user-friendly Graphic User Interface allows remote control of Digital Watchdog’s new VMAX Plus™ NVR/DVR. * Live Monitoring Multi-channel live monitoring with High Resolution image makes you have a clear and a variety of view angles on your monitoring sites. In addition, Digital Zoom & PTZ control function under live monitoring mode gives you more detail monitoring options. * VOD Playback with Search Mode Various search modes (Date/Time, Event List ) as well as playback speed control lets you save your time to find recorded data you want to check. * Additional Features - PTZ Control (Live Mode) - Digital Zoom (Live & VOD Mode) - P2P Connect * Models Supported: - VMAX IP Plus™ - VMAX A1 Plus™
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: HID Reader Manager at 2.6 against VMAX Plus™'s 2.0. VMAX Plus™'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
HID Reader Manager holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 26 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 13% and 13% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VMAX Plus™ | HID Reader Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (52 ratings) | 2.6 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kaltec Electronics, INC | HID Global |
Customer experience
VMAX Plus™
HID Reader Manager
In-app purchases
VMAX Plus™
No in-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
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