# i vs HID Reader Manager

The clearest difference is rating: i at 4.4 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. i also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 12%) and ratings volume (247 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.

i holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 247 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of i's written reviews are positive against 12% of HID Reader Manager's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | HID Reader Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-pro-mobile-app/id646285328/reviews)** | [2.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hid-reader-manager/id1328840981/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **247** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **39.3% of reviews** | 11.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 88 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [i-PRO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615881917) | [HID Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/657306800) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-pro-mobile-app/id646285328)

View live and recorded video from compatible surveillance devices on your smartphone. Control camera functions, receive alarm notifications, and download footage for later review. Connect via cellular or Wi-Fi for remote access.

**Highlights:** View live video from cameras and recorders, Control camera Pan/Tilt/Zoom and other functions, Playback and download recorded video, Receive alarm notifications with live video links, Check person count statistics via graphs, Connect via 3G/4G/5G/LTE or Wi-Fi

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with older cameras
- 👍 Remote Monitoring Service appreciated
- 👍 App is steadily improving
- 👍 Works well with specific devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App no longer works remotely
- 🐛 Cannot see cameras when not on site
- 🐛 Does not work with Wi-Fi remotely
- 🐛 Useless in playback mode
- 🐛 Time selection out of sync

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer works remotely since last update
- Cannot see cameras when not directly on site
- Does not work with wifi, can’t see video when out of home
- Could no longer connect to NVRs after upgrading iPhone to iOS 18
- Does not work with iOS 18

**Requested features**

- Add sound functionality
- Implement fingerprint or passcode for security
- Optimize for battery life
- Update app for new iOS versions
- Improve time selection for playback


### 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 i free?

i 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, i or HID Reader Manager?

i is rated higher. i averages 4.4 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while HID Reader Manager averages 2.6 from 26 ratings.

### Do i or HID Reader Manager have ads?

Neither i nor HID Reader Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or HID Reader Manager?

i ships an update every 2 months, and HID Reader Manager every 2 months. Most recently, i was updated on October 11, 2026 and HID Reader Manager on October 12, 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.*