Bosch Video Security vs HID Reader Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bosch Video Security
Access and manage your Bosch IP cameras and recorders remotely. Enjoy high-quality video playback, forensic search, and PTZ camera control, optimized for various bandwidth conditions.
- Remote IP camera access
- High-quality video playback
- Forensic search with video analytics
- PTZ camera control
- Dynamic Transcoding Technology
- Geographic camera map management
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Connect to your Bosch IP cameras and encoders from all over the world and experience immediate video playback, full access to your recordings, forensic search on cameras with Bosch video analytics support and smooth control of PTZ cameras. Get outstanding video quality with "Dynamic Transcoding Technology" from Bosch which helps you to make best use of the given bandwidth, thus granting smooth video playback with best picture quality – even in full 4K resolution. The Bosch Video Security app features*: • H.264/H.265 video streaming with automatic adoption to the available bandwidth in real-time** and region-of-interest support for best possible video quality • Extensive playback options • Clear alarm presentation directly within a timeline with integrated thumbnail preview** • Intuitive control of Bosch AUTODOME and MIC PTZ cameras with touch and motion detection • Hardware accelerated dewarping of FLEXIDOME panoramic cameras • Intelligent forensic search in recordings (based on video analytics)* • Geographic maps help to manage camera position and view • Sending and export of video snapshots via e-mail or directly to the photo library • Password protection and secure TLS connection between app and camera * not every function available on each camera model ** when using Bosch DIVAR IP family Currently supported Bosch devices: • DIVAR IP family • DINION, AUTODOME, FLEXIDOME, and MIC IP cameras and VIDEOJET encoders (FW version 6.0 and higher)
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bosch Video Security at 3.0 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. Bosch Video Security also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 13%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Bosch Video Security holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Bosch Video Security's written reviews are positive against 13% of HID Reader Manager's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bosch Video Security | HID Reader Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (30 ratings) — better | 2.6 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electro Voice Dynacord B.V. | HID Global |
Customer experience
Bosch Video Security
HID Reader Manager
In-app purchases
Bosch Video Security
No in-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
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