# HxGN dC3 Mobile Client vs HID Reader Manager

The clearest difference is rating: HID Reader Manager at 2.6 against HxGN dC3 Mobile Client's 2.0. HID Reader Manager also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 7) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). HxGN dC3 Mobile Client's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 13%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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 — 7 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of HxGN dC3 Mobile Client's written reviews are positive against 13% of HID Reader Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HxGN dC3 Mobile Client ships an update monthly, HID Reader Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HxGN dC3 Mobile Client | HID Reader Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hxgn-dc3-mobile-client/id1155946752/reviews) | **[2.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hid-reader-manager/id1328840981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 189 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QOGNIFY, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322302496) | [HID Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/657306800) |

## What reviewers say

### HxGN dC3 Mobile Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hxgn-dc3-mobile-client/id1155946752)

Access live or recorded video feeds from your Hexagon dC3 system on your mobile device. Remotely monitor incidents, control PTZ cameras, and receive immediate alarm notifications. Stream video from your mobile device for enhanced response.

**Highlights:** View live/recorded video, Control PTZ cameras, Receive alarm notifications, Secure encrypted communication, Stream mobile video, Optical and digital zoom, Export AVI files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HID Reader Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hid-reader-manager/id1328840981)

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.

**Highlights:** Configure reader settings, Upgrade reader firmware, Inspect and export reader status, Enable Bluetooth support, Enable OSDP support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HxGN dC3 Mobile Client free?

HxGN dC3 Mobile Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HID Reader Manager free?

HID Reader Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HxGN dC3 Mobile Client or HID Reader Manager?

HID Reader Manager is rated higher. HxGN dC3 Mobile Client averages 2.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while HID Reader Manager averages 2.6 from 26 ratings.

### Do HxGN dC3 Mobile Client or HID Reader Manager have ads?

Neither HxGN dC3 Mobile Client nor HID Reader Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HxGN dC3 Mobile Client or HID Reader Manager?

HxGN dC3 Mobile Client ships an update monthly, and HID Reader Manager every 2 months. Most recently, HxGN dC3 Mobile Client was updated on June 22, 2026 and HID Reader Manager on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*