Comparison

Site Access 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

Site Access

Control and monitor your infinias system with this app. It offers seamless integration of door control, CCTV video, and user management in one intuitive interface. The app is designed for efficient mobile use, leveraging touchscreen technology for simple operations.

Highlights
  • Real-time and historical event viewing
  • Customizable search with filters
  • Momentary door unlock via touch interface
  • Live and playback CCTV footage
  • User credential management (suspend/revoke)
  • Scope setting and viewing
Features
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With 3xLOGIC’s Site Access app you can use your smart device to control and monitor your infinias system with ease. Simple and sleek, this app seamlessly integrates door control, CCTV video and user management within one intuitive interface. Our app takes full advantage of your device’s touchscreen technology, delivering a simple, light and efficient mobile solution. Features: - View events historically or in real-time - Custom search with filters by door, event date or person - Touch friendly interface to make momentary door unlock simple - View associated door controller video footage live or in playback - View the status of, suspend and revoke users credentials - Set and view a scope

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

Site Access4 screens
HID Reader Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HID Reader Manager at every 2 months against Site Access's every 9 months. HID Reader Manager also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). Site Access's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

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 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Site Access's written reviews are positive against 12% of HID Reader Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Site Access ships an update every 9 months, HID Reader Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Site Access versus HID Reader Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSite AccessHID Reader Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (15 ratings)2.6 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews11.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1526 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3xLOGIC Systems Inc.HID Global

Customer experience

Site Access

All ratings15 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Site Access

No in-app purchases

None

HID Reader Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Site Access free?
Site Access 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, Site Access or HID Reader Manager?
HID Reader Manager is rated higher. Site Access averages 2.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while HID Reader Manager averages 2.6 from 26 ratings.
Do Site Access or HID Reader Manager have ads?
Neither Site Access nor HID Reader Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Site Access or HID Reader Manager?
Site Access ships an update every 9 months, and HID Reader Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Site Access was updated on September 26, 2026 and HID Reader Manager on October 16, 2026.

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