Comparison

Blue2 Reader vs VITEK Transcendent Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Blue2 Reader

Wirelessly capture temperature readings from compatible Emerson Cooper-Atkins devices using Bluetooth. View real-time data, toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius, and manage device settings like auto shut-off and battery level.

Highlights
  • Wireless temperature capture
  • Real-time data display
  • Fahrenheit/Celsius toggle
  • Auto shut-off settings
  • Device battery level indicator
  • Firmware updates
Features
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Blue2 Reader - the app that lets you unleash the capabilities of Emerson Cooper-Atkins Blue2 family of devices! Wirelessly capture temperature readings from any type K thermocouple probe - right from your mobile device! *Requires a bluetooth-capable device from Emerson Cooper-Atkins (Blue2, Blue2-D, Blue2-DIR, Multi-Function Thermometer) and a type K thermocouple probe (purchased separately). - Connects with Emerson Cooper-Atkins line of Blue2 and MFT instruments using Bluetooth Low Energy for fast, robust connections. - Continuously displays accurate temperature readings that can be updated: every 1 to 5 seconds for Blue2, and every 1 to 60 seconds for Blue2-D and Blue2-DIR. - Quickly toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius for the Blue2 instrument; this can be done directly from the Blue2-D, Blue2-DIR, and MFT instruments. - Capture temperature readings with the touch of a button - from the Blue2 instruments or the mobile device. - Conserve battery life with user-selectable auto shut off (after 1 to 30 minutes of inactivity on the Blue2 and after 1-60 minutes on the Blue2-D, Blue2-DIR, and MFT). - Displays the charge level of the Blue2 instruments - no guesswork! Blue2 Reader is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of Emerson Cooper-Atkins Blue2 devices for the purpose of evaluating the hardware. Additionally, the new Blue2 Reader app can be used by app developers to explore the GATT database on the Blue2 family of devices and can also be used to update the firmware on the Blue2-D, Blue2-DIR, and MFT.

About

VITEK Transcendent Viewer

Access and manage your Transcendent Series DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras remotely. View live feeds, control PTZ functions, and review recorded footage with a scrolling timeline. Supports two-way audio and screen captures.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous multi-device viewing
  • Live and recorded video playback
  • PTZ control
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Screen capture (snapshot)
  • QR code device scanning
Features
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The VITEK Transcendent Series is a remote viewing application for Transcendent Series DVRs, NVRs, and IP Cameras. - View multiple Transcendent Series DVRs, NVRs, and IP Cameras simultaneously - Live Viewing - PTZ Control - Search - Playback of recorded video with scrolling timeline - Live Audio -Two Way Audio *Microphone Access Required - Screen capture (snapshot) - Log view - Alarm, Record, Motion and etc. - Zoom (pinch zoom LIVE and PLAYBACK) - Adjustable quality level - Devices can also be added by MAC address, or using the built-in QR Code scanner To view a live demo: 1) Install the VITEK Transcendent Viewer App. 2) Once installed, open the VITEK Transcendent Viewer App and  click on 3 lines on top Left. Go to Server List. Top Right click on Circle with plus sign and enter the following information: Transcendent NVR Demo: 1st line: 76.81.140.235:8028 2nd: Any name to identify device 3rd line is user name: demo 4th line is Password: 1234 Either select save or Preview. Preview to connect.Save to save to list. Additionally, you can also add the following DVR demo, if you would like to view both demos individually or simultaneously. Transcendent DVR Demo: 1st line: 76.81.140.235:8018 2nd: Any name to identify device 3rd line is user name: demo 4th line is Password: 1234 ** The ID is case sensitive and is all lower case.

Screenshots

Blue2 Reader3 screens
VITEK Transcendent Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blue2 Reader at every 3 months against VITEK Transcendent Viewer's every 5 months. Blue2 Reader also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.6 for Blue2 Reader against 2.5 for VITEK Transcendent Viewer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue2 Reader ships an update every 3 months, VITEK Transcendent Viewer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blue2 Reader versus VITEK Transcendent Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue2 ReaderVITEK Transcendent Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better2.5 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews—23.3% of reviews
Number of ratings512 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCooper-Atkins CorporationVitek Industrial Video Products, Inc.

Customer experience

Blue2 Reader

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

VITEK Transcendent Viewer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative72.1%

In-app purchases

None

Blue2 Reader

No in-app purchases

None

VITEK Transcendent Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blue2 Reader free?
Blue2 Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VITEK Transcendent Viewer free?
VITEK Transcendent Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blue2 Reader or VITEK Transcendent Viewer?
Blue2 Reader is rated higher. Blue2 Reader averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while VITEK Transcendent Viewer averages 2.5 from 12 ratings.
Do Blue2 Reader or VITEK Transcendent Viewer have ads?
Neither Blue2 Reader nor VITEK Transcendent Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blue2 Reader or VITEK Transcendent Viewer?
Blue2 Reader ships an update every 3 months, and VITEK Transcendent Viewer every 5 months. Most recently, Blue2 Reader was updated on September 24, 2026 and VITEK Transcendent Viewer on October 4, 2026.

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