# XProtect® Mobile vs HID Reader Manager

The clearest difference is rating: HID Reader Manager at 2.6 against XProtect® Mobile's 2.2. HID Reader Manager also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). XProtect® Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 13%) and ratings volume (126 vs 26). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of XProtect® Mobile's written reviews are positive against 13% of HID Reader Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XProtect® Mobile | HID Reader Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xprotect-mobile/id498447321/reviews) | **[2.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hid-reader-manager/id1328840981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **24.8% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 38 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MILESTONE SYSTEMS A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/498447324) | [HID Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/657306800) |

## What reviewers say

### XProtect® Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xprotect-mobile/id498447321)

Access your Milestone video surveillance system remotely from your smartphone or tablet. View live and recorded video, listen to audio, and speak through camera speakers. Stream video from your device and receive alarm notifications.

**Highlights:** View live video, Playback recorded video, Export recorded video, Listen to audio, Speak through camera speakers, Stream mobile device video, Receive push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to find recorded footage
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Lack of basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to servers
- Incompatibility with iOS versions
- Duplicate camera displays
- Playback issues with self-signed SSL certificates

**Requested features**

- Add audio support
- Improve motion event thumbnails
- Allow disabling of PIP mode
- Implement Touch ID support


### HID Reader Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hid-reader-manager/id1328840981)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XProtect® Mobile free?

XProtect® Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HID Reader Manager free?

HID Reader Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XProtect® Mobile or HID Reader Manager?

HID Reader Manager is rated higher. XProtect® Mobile averages 2.2 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while HID Reader Manager averages 2.6 from 26 ratings.

### Do XProtect® Mobile or HID Reader Manager have ads?

Neither XProtect® Mobile nor HID Reader Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XProtect® Mobile or HID Reader Manager?

XProtect® Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and HID Reader Manager every 2 months. Most recently, XProtect® Mobile was updated on September 5, 2026 and HID Reader Manager on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*