# BioStar 2 Mobile vs HID Reader Manager

The clearest difference is rating: HID Reader Manager at 2.6 against BioStar 2 Mobile's 2.3. HID Reader Manager also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 3) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). BioStar 2 Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). 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.

HID Reader Manager holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HID Reader Manager has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BioStar 2 Mobile's written reviews are positive against 12% of HID Reader Manager's.

BioStar 2 Mobile ships an update every 4 months, HID Reader Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BioStar 2 Mobile | HID Reader Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biostar-2-mobile/id1027628415/reviews) | **[2.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hid-reader-manager/id1328840981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **11.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPREMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027628414) | [HID Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/657306800) |

## What reviewers say

### BioStar 2 Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biostar-2-mobile/id1027628415)

Manage your biometric security system remotely. This app allows administrators to add, delete, and modify user data, control doors, and receive live system notifications. It requires an operating BioStar 2 server with BioStar 2 Cloud connection.

**Highlights:** Remote user management, Door access control, Live system monitoring, Alarm notifications, User data modification

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 BioStar 2 Mobile free?

BioStar 2 Mobile 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, BioStar 2 Mobile or HID Reader Manager?

HID Reader Manager is rated higher. BioStar 2 Mobile averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HID Reader Manager averages 2.6 from 26 ratings.

### Do BioStar 2 Mobile or HID Reader Manager have ads?

Neither BioStar 2 Mobile nor HID Reader Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BioStar 2 Mobile or HID Reader Manager?

BioStar 2 Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and HID Reader Manager every 2 months. Most recently, BioStar 2 Mobile was updated on October 8, 2026 and HID Reader Manager on October 16, 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.*