HID Reader Manager vs DW Spectrum Mobile for 3.x
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 Spectrum Mobile for 3.x
This application provides remote surveillance capabilities for DW Spectrum 3.x video management systems. It allows users to control PTZ cameras, utilize soft triggers, and engage in two-way audio communication. Smart motion search functionality is also included for efficient review of footage.
- PTZ camera control
- Soft trigger functionality
- Two-way audio communication
- Smart motion search
- Remote surveillance
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DW Spectrum Mobile for DW Spectrum 3.x Features: • PTZ • Soft trigger • 2 way audio • smart motion search (*note: the functions are limited to DW Spectrum 3.x and push notification is not available on 3.x) Digital Watchdog’s Remote Surveillance App supports smart phones and tablets running the following iOS: • iOS 12 or higher • iPadOS 14 or higher
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HID Reader Manager at 2.6 against DW Spectrum Mobile for 3.x's 2.0. HID Reader Manager also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 4). DW Spectrum Mobile for 3.x's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). 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.
HID Reader Manager holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HID Reader Manager has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | DW Spectrum Mobile for 3.x |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | 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 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 258 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Digital Watchdog |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
DW Spectrum Mobile for 3.x
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
DW Spectrum Mobile for 3.x
No in-app purchases
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