Comparison

VIVOTEK VIVOCloud 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 VIVOCloud

Monitor your security cameras remotely with live streaming and recorded playback. Receive instant alerts for motion detection and other events. Share video feeds with up to four people for real-time security.

Highlights
  • Live stream viewing
  • Recording playback
  • Push notifications for events
  • Simultaneous video sharing
  • Easy device connection
  • H.265 support
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VIVOCloud Surveillance makes online surveillance much easier and smarter than ever. Simply register user’s account and connect corresponding devices, users can view live stream and play recording clips with intuitive interface anytime, anywhere. Enhanced functionalities with latest version, the Push Notification function will directly popup the alert message on users’ mobile devices when specific events happening such as unusual motion, stealing behavior and so on. Moreover, users can share the video stream with up to 4 persons to view the surveillance video simultaneously, makes it deal to provide the real-time security for retails, shops or SMB. In consideration of efficient operation, VIVOCloud Surveillance provides easy video bridging and tunneling with VIVOTEK NVRs and VIVOTEK cameras. As it is powered by AWS hosted server, VIVOCloud Surveillance can make secure and robust connection between users and their properties through the Internet. For easy connection, users will no need to configure IP port forwarding on router, or set up a DDNS address for devices, even not knowing user’s device IP address, they can simply just search the device or scan the device QR code to make directly connection between users’ handheld device and NVRs and cameras. Feature * Share Device * Push Notification * Timeline Playback * H.265 Support * Multi-channel Live View & Single Channel Playback * Variable-Speed Fast-Forward and Reverse for Playback * Multi-Stream Selection * Vertical (Portrait) or Horizontal (Landscape) Mode Rotation * Snapshot Option * PTZ Control * PiP (Picture in Picture) Control * Fisheye Camera Dewarp (1O/1P/1R) System Requirements • iOS 11.0 or Later Support List * Check VIVOTEK website for support list detail

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 VIVOCloud4 screens
HID Reader Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HID Reader Manager at 2.6 against VIVOTEK VIVOCloud's 2.1. 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

HID Reader Manager holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of VIVOTEK VIVOCloud's written reviews are positive against 12% of HID Reader Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VIVOTEK VIVOCloud versus HID Reader Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIVOTEK VIVOCloudHID Reader Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (39 ratings)2.6 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.5% of reviews — better11.5% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.714.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIVOTEK inc.HID Global

Customer experience

VIVOTEK VIVOCloud

All ratings38 ratings
Positive21.1%
Neutral15.8%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive13.5%
Neutral17.3%
Negative69.2%

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 VIVOCloud

No in-app purchases

None

HID Reader Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VIVOTEK VIVOCloud free?
VIVOTEK VIVOCloud 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 VIVOCloud or HID Reader Manager?
HID Reader Manager is rated higher. VIVOTEK VIVOCloud averages 2.1 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while HID Reader Manager averages 2.6 from 26 ratings.
Do VIVOTEK VIVOCloud or HID Reader Manager have ads?
Neither VIVOTEK VIVOCloud nor HID Reader Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VIVOTEK VIVOCloud or HID Reader Manager?
VIVOTEK VIVOCloud ships an update every 2 months, and HID Reader Manager every 2 months. Most recently, VIVOTEK VIVOCloud was updated on October 20, 2026 and HID Reader Manager on October 19, 2026.

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