HID Reader Manager vs DW Mobile Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
DW Mobile Plus
Access and manage your security camera systems remotely. View live and recorded footage, receive real-time event alerts, and control PTZ cameras with ease. Get instant support through embedded chat and access knowledgebase articles.
- Remote DVR/NVR access
- Live and archived video viewing
- Real-time event alerts
- PTZ camera control
- QR code connection
- Embedded help chat
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DESCRIPTION: DW Mobile+ is a free app that empowers DW users to get the most out of their security systems anytime, anywhere. With simple P2P and QR code connection options, users can access their security systems with the tap of a finger, receiving event alerts in real time and accessing live and archived footage directly from their phones. Events can be instantly addressed and delegated as needed, saving customers time and money. The app comes with DWAIN chat for quick help and access to knowledgebase articles, tech support help and other tools from the DW website. With DW Mobile+, you know your system keeps working for you 24/7 worldwide. APP FEATURES: Access your video surveillance systems with a tap of a finger. Support for unlimited registered sites. Use a QR code scan to connect to any VMAX recorder. Remote setup for COVA bridge recorders with a myDW account. Access live and archived videos for any system registered to your myDW account. Push notifications for event alerts from the system Embedded DWAIN help chat for quick access to knowledgebase articles and DW’s tech support. Intuitive and easy to use. Easily choose a site to view from a thumbnail image, grid or list view. Instant remote camera monitoring and playback. View 1, 4, 9 or 16 cameras at a time. One-touch access to the site camera list. Go from live to recorded video instantly. Pinch-to-zoom to expand the timeline and adjust the search period. Fingertip PTZ camera control. Easy calendar search. Supports audio from the camera on cameras with audio in/out. Easily add time and weather information to the app. Onscreen tutorials are easy to understand. MODELS SUPPORTED: COVA Bridge NVRs VMAX IP G4 NVRs VMAX A1 G4 DVRs VMAX IP Plus NVRs VMAX A1 Plus DVRs
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Verdict
HID Reader Manager and DW Mobile Plus are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.6 for HID Reader Manager against 2.7 for DW Mobile Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 62 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of HID Reader Manager's written reviews are positive against 19% of DW Mobile Plus's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | DW Mobile Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) | 2.7 (62 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 19.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 62 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Digital Watchdog |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
DW Mobile Plus
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
DW Mobile Plus
No in-app purchases
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