Comparison

3xLOGIC View Lite II 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

3xLOGIC View Lite II

Access and monitor surveillance cameras remotely from your smart device. View live feeds, playback recorded video, and receive alarm notifications. This app connects to V-Series cameras and VIGIL VMS servers for comprehensive security management.

Highlights
  • Remote camera access
  • Live video viewing
  • Video playback
  • Alarm push notifications
  • PTZ camera control
  • POS/ATM search and reports
  • QR code scanner for server connection
Features
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With 3xLOGIC’s View Lite II, you can use your smart device to access and monitor your surveillance cameras. View Lite II is a mobile web client designed to allow a user to connect to and view V-Series standalone cameras and cameras connected to a VIGIL VMS server. With a simple drag-and-drop interface and 9 different layout options, you can easily view up to 48 live camera feeds simultaneously. With alarm push notifications, D I/O support and POS/ATM searches, 3xLOGIC’s View Lite II is an excellent way to quickly access your VIGIL surveillance system data anytime, anywhere. Our intuitive interface takes full advantage of your devices touchscreen technology and delivers a simple, light and efficient mobile solution for your surveillance network. Note: A web-enabled 3xLOGIC VIGIL Server or V-Series Camera is REQUIRED to use this app. Features: - Unlimited number of VIGIL Servers(DVRs) and V-Series cameras - Control PTZ cameras from your smart device - Touch friendly interface to make Digital PTZ simple - Live viewing and video playback - Live and Playback modes compatible with both h.264 and MPEG4 formats. - QR Code Scanner to quickly add VIGIL Server’s. - D I/O Device integration via VIGIL Server - POS Search and POS Reports with one-click POS event playback footage. - POS/ATM OSD for live and playback - Alarm push notifications - Connect to a VCM to pull a list of servers - 3xCLOUD account integration

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

3xLOGIC View Lite II4 screens
HID Reader Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3xLOGIC View Lite II at 3.0 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. HID Reader Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

3xLOGIC View Lite II 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: 18% of 3xLOGIC View Lite II's written reviews are positive against 13% of HID Reader Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3xLOGIC View Lite II ships an update every 4 months, HID Reader Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
3xLOGIC View Lite II versus HID Reader Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3xLOGIC View Lite IIHID Reader Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (30 ratings) — better2.6 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3xLOGIC Systems Inc.HID Global

Customer experience

3xLOGIC View Lite II

All ratings30 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%

HID Reader Manager

All ratings26 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

3xLOGIC View Lite II

No in-app purchases

None

HID Reader Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3xLOGIC View Lite II free?
3xLOGIC View Lite II 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, 3xLOGIC View Lite II or HID Reader Manager?
3xLOGIC View Lite II is rated higher. 3xLOGIC View Lite II averages 3.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while HID Reader Manager averages 2.6 from 26 ratings.
Do 3xLOGIC View Lite II or HID Reader Manager have ads?
Neither 3xLOGIC View Lite II nor HID Reader Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3xLOGIC View Lite II or HID Reader Manager?
3xLOGIC View Lite II ships an update every 4 months, and HID Reader Manager every 2 months. Most recently, 3xLOGIC View Lite II was updated on September 17, 2026 and HID Reader Manager on September 22, 2026.

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