HID Reader Manager vs CamStreamer 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.
CamStreamer Mobile
Access your security cameras remotely to view live streams, manage settings, and receive event notifications. Control PTZ cameras, zoom in on details, and save or download recordings to your device or cloud storage.
- Live video streaming with audio
- Remote app settings management
- Customizable push notifications
- PTZ camera control
- Pinch-to-zoom functionality
- View recorded footage
- Save and download recordings
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Connect to the CamStreamer Cloud from anywhere using the CamStreamer Cloud Mobile app. Get notifications, check your cameras, and manage your application settings on the go. Features Watch live video streams from your cameras, including audio. Manage the settings of your CamStreamer apps remotely. Set up your notifications. Define events you wish to be notified about and you’ll receive push notifications to your phone. Control PTZ cameras. ZOOM in on interesting details with pinch-to-ZOOM. Watch the material recorded by your cameras. Save pictures to your phone or tablet. Download recordings to your phone, tablet, or external storage (Dropbox, Google Drive, or YouTube). Note: You need to have a CamStreamer Cloud account to sign into the application. The application requires an Internet connection. For more information about the CamStreamer Cloud Mobile app visit cloud.camstreamer.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CamStreamer Mobile at 3.7 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. CamStreamer Mobile also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 12%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). HID Reader Manager's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 3). 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.
CamStreamer Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HID Reader Manager has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of HID Reader Manager's written reviews are positive against 50% of CamStreamer Mobile's.
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, CamStreamer Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | CamStreamer Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| 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 | 258 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | CamStreamer s.r.o. |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
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In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
CamStreamer Mobile
No in-app purchases
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