STid Mobile ID vs HID Reader Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STid Mobile ID
This app acts as a secure digital wallet for your high-security access credentials. It allows you to consolidate multiple access methods into your smartphone, offering a modern and intuitive way to manage your identification for seamless entry.
- Consolidate multiple credentials
- Secure digital wallet
- Intuitive user interface
- Multiple identification modes
- Remote access control
- Compatibility with STid ecosystem
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STid Mobile ID®: The Ultimate Secure Digital Identification Portal Simplify your high-security access with STid Mobile ID®, the mobile credential solution that revolutionizes your access control experience. No more juggling multiple credentials, consolidate them all in a secure digital wallet accessible from your smartphone. STid Mobile ID® offers: A modern and intuitive interface for a smooth and seamless user experience. Cutting-edge technologies for fluid communication, enhanced stability, and reliability. 6 ergonomic identification modes (not compatible with the included access card): •Badge (presenting your smartphone in front of the reader) •Slide (approaching your hand to the reader without taking out your smartphone) •Tap Tap (tapping your phone twice in your pocket) •Remote (controlling your access points remotely) •Hands-free (simply walking towards the door) •Compatibility with the entire STid ecosystem From the moment you download the app, enjoy a free functional Access virtual credential and discover the power of STid Mobile ID®. More than just an app, STid Mobile ID® is a new way to manage your access. Download the app now and experience the freedom of mobile access control! For more information, visit our website: https://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 rating: HID Reader Manager at 2.6 against STid Mobile ID's 1.9. STid Mobile ID's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
HID Reader Manager holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of STid Mobile ID's written reviews are positive against 13% of HID Reader Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
STid Mobile ID ships an update every 3 months, HID Reader Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STid Mobile ID | HID Reader Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (39 ratings) | 2.6 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STid SAS | HID Global |
Customer experience
STid Mobile ID
HID Reader Manager
In-app purchases
STid Mobile ID
No in-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
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