HID Reader Manager vs Velocity Vision Mobile
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.
Velocity Vision Mobile
Access your video management system securely from your smartphone or tablet. View live and recorded video, listen to audio, and communicate through connected speakers. Receive push notifications for system alarms.
- Live video streaming
- Playback recorded video
- Audio listening and speaking
- Push notifications for alarms
- Secure VMS access
- Multi-language support
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Hirsch's free Velocity Vision Mobile app gives secure access to your Velocity Vision video management system (VMS) anytime, anywhere, from your smartphone or tablet. Conveniently view live video, playback and export recorded video, listen to audio, and speak through the camera-connected speakers using the Push-To-Talk button. App is compatible with Velocity Vision Enterprise, Pro, Advanced, and Standard. Additional highlights: Document any event in real-time by streaming video and audio from your mobile device Get 24/7 peace of mind via push notifications based on Velocity Vision alarms Available in 31 languages To connect and view cameras from your Velocity Vision system, install the latest version of the Velocity Vision surveillance system and the Velocity Vision Mobile server. For more details, visit https://www.hirschsecure.com/us/en-us/products/video-management-systems/velocity-vision. Hirsch distributes and sells its market-leading Velocity Vision VMS through an authorized partner channel of distributors and resellers around the world. Please go to Partners to find your local authorized Identiv reseller or distributor.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Velocity Vision Mobile at 100% against HID Reader Manager's 11%. Velocity Vision Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6). HID Reader Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Velocity Vision Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HID Reader Manager has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of HID Reader Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of Velocity Vision Mobile's.
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, Velocity Vision Mobile every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | Velocity Vision Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (27 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 258 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Hirsch Secure, Inc. |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
Velocity Vision Mobile
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
Velocity Vision Mobile
No in-app purchases
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