Comparison

HID Reader Manager vs Symmetry CompleteView Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Configure reader settings
  • Upgrade reader firmware
  • Inspect and export reader status
  • Enable Bluetooth support
  • Enable OSDP support
Features
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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.

About

Symmetry CompleteView Mobile

Features
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With Symmetry CompleteView(TM) Mobile you can easily and instantly access live video, playback and export recorded video, and control cameras with PTZ functions from your phone. Easy and Efficient The CompleteView Mobile application allows users to securely stream audio and video from any analog or IP cameras, encoders, and NVRs connected to the CompleteView Recording Server. The application supports hardware accelerated H.264 decoding allowing users to stream video to their phones without worrying about battery life. CompleteView’s Dynamic Resolution Scaling further ensures that bandwidth between the phone and recording server is optimized for best image quality regardless of connection. CompleteView Mobile provides a scalable and seamless transition from the user’s desktop or browser, providing access to any Views and Maps configured in the CompleteView Management Server, including the ability to view video streams directly from image and satellite maps. Full Control CompleteView Mobile provides the power to view video at the preferred frame rate and video quality levels on each video stream. The application also includes powerful PTZ camera controls. Users can stretch, pinch, and drag to manipulate PTZ cameras. PTZ presets, including PTZ speed, can be set and named via the application. Various scrub bar controls and adjustable playback speeds are available when viewing pre-recorded video. The CompleteView Mobile application allows users to take snapshots and email them off in addition to supporting clip exports. The Details You Need The CompleteView app has robust search capabilities to help find the relevant video recording. Quickly search for any system component such as a View, Map, Camera, or Server with built-in search. When browsing through recorded video, list-based and date/time based searches are available to quickly narrow down to the relevant video segment. Lastly, the app supports overlays, quick review, and timeline review to further ensure that users have all the required tools at their fingertips. System Requirements: The application supports devices running iOS 13.0 or higher. CompleteView Management and Recording servers are required in order to use the application. CompleteView V5.3 (and higher) ONE, Pro, and Enterprise editions are all supported. Older versions of CompleteView require the use of the Legacy Symmetry TouchView application. Visit https://www.amag.com/video for more information.

Screenshots

HID Reader Manager4 screens
Symmetry CompleteView Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HID Reader Manager at every 2 months against Symmetry CompleteView Mobile's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, Symmetry CompleteView Mobile every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HID Reader Manager versus Symmetry CompleteView Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHID Reader ManagerSymmetry CompleteView Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHID GlobalAMAG Technology, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

HID Reader Manager

No in-app purchases

None

Symmetry CompleteView Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HID Reader Manager free?
HID Reader Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Symmetry CompleteView Mobile free?
Symmetry CompleteView Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HID Reader Manager or Symmetry CompleteView Mobile have ads?
Neither HID Reader Manager nor Symmetry CompleteView Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HID Reader Manager or Symmetry CompleteView Mobile?
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Symmetry CompleteView Mobile every 13 months. Most recently, HID Reader Manager was updated on September 22, 2026 and Symmetry CompleteView Mobile on September 23, 2026.

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