Comparison

VIVOTEK iViewer vs HID Reader Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VIVOTEK iViewer

Access live and recorded surveillance camera footage remotely from your handheld device. Monitor multiple locations, control PTZ cameras, and utilize two-way audio for enhanced security management.

Highlights
  • Remote camera monitoring
  • Live video access
  • PTZ camera control
  • Two-way audio
  • Playback recorded video
  • Fisheye dewarp
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iViewer is developed to allow users to monitor locations remotely by providing access to surveillance camera video directly from handheld device. The re-designed and easy-to-use interface allows users to monitor live video from hundreds of cameras within their fingers. The user may access cameras managed by VAST (central & video management software), VIVOTEK NVR, or make direct connections to individual cameras via IP address or LAN search. The iViewer also allows access to two way audio for camera, PTZ and PiP screen control, fisheye dewarp, snapshot and the capability to playback recorded video from VIVOTEK VAST, NVR or to play from camera's SD card with supported models. Features • H.265 Support • Multi-Stream Selection • PTZ Control • Fisheye Camera Dewarp (1O,1P,1R Mode) • Fisheye Camera Local Dewarp (Depending on Streaming Camera) • Two-Way Audio (For Camera Only) • Timeline Playback • Change Layout in Liveview Page • DO Control for Camera • Hardware Decode • Integration of VAST Windows AD Log-in (VAST v1.12 or above) • Support VAST Sub-station • VIVOTEK Camera SD card Playback • The HTTPS Encrypted Connection between iViewer and Camera/NVR/VAST (v1.12 or above) Support List • VIVOTEK Network Cameras (7000 & 8000 & 9000 Series) (Function limited in 7000 Series camera) • VIVOTEK NVR (ND & NR Series) • VIVOTEK VAST

About

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.

Highlights
  • Configure reader settings
  • Upgrade reader firmware
  • Inspect and export reader status
  • Enable Bluetooth support
  • Enable OSDP support
Features
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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.

Screenshots

VIVOTEK iViewer4 screens
HID Reader Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VIVOTEK iViewer at 2.8 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VIVOTEK iViewer holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of VIVOTEK iViewer's written reviews are positive against 12% of HID Reader Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIVOTEK iViewer ships an update every 5 weeks, HID Reader Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VIVOTEK iViewer versus HID Reader Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIVOTEK iViewerHID Reader Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (18 ratings) — better2.6 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews — better11.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1826 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.714.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIVOTEK inc.HID Global

Customer experience

VIVOTEK iViewer

All ratings18 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral16.7%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral13.3%
Negative69.9%

HID Reader Manager

All ratings26 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative84.6%

In-app purchases

None

VIVOTEK iViewer

No in-app purchases

None

HID Reader Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VIVOTEK iViewer free?
VIVOTEK iViewer 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, VIVOTEK iViewer or HID Reader Manager?
VIVOTEK iViewer is rated higher. VIVOTEK iViewer averages 2.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while HID Reader Manager averages 2.6 from 26 ratings.
Do VIVOTEK iViewer or HID Reader Manager have ads?
Neither VIVOTEK iViewer nor HID Reader Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VIVOTEK iViewer or HID Reader Manager?
VIVOTEK iViewer ships an update every 5 weeks, and HID Reader Manager every 2 months. Most recently, VIVOTEK iViewer was updated on October 6, 2026 and HID Reader Manager on October 16, 2026.

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