STid Settings vs HID Reader Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STid Settings
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STid Settings is an app used to configure your Architect® Blue readers. Your smartphone will use STid Settings to centrally store all your software badges (virtual SCBs). Use the SECard RFID and Bluetooth® programming kit to configure your virtual SCB and load them into your smartphone. STid Settings also offers a range of useful tools, such as: - Scan (display all Architect® Blue readers within a 50-meter radius) - Get Configuration (display the name of the configuration stored in each Architect® Blue reader) For more information on the STid Settings app, please visit our website at www.stid.com.
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.
- Configure reader settings
- Upgrade reader firmware
- Inspect and export reader status
- Enable Bluetooth support
- Enable OSDP support
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: STid Settings at 11.0 against HID Reader Manager's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
STid Settings ships an update every 4 months, HID Reader Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on January 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STid Settings | HID Reader Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 258 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric Mugnier | HID Global |
In-app purchases
STid Settings
No in-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
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