HID Reader Manager vs Infrastructure Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Infrastructure Academy
Access training courses, certificates, and badges from your mobile device. Stream or download instructional videos and product demonstrations, and connect with colleagues on the discussion board. Receive notifications and news on the go to stay updated.
- Access courses, certificates, and badges
- Stream or download instructional videos
- Offline access to downloaded material
- Discussion board for connecting with peers
- Receive notifications and news
- Showcase certifications on the go
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Access your CommScope Infrastructure Academy courses, certificates and badges on the go. Find and browse instructional videos and product demonstrations that build on the knowledge learnt from your training and allow you to view this wherever you are. Download material to your device so you can access when not online. Connect with colleagues, industry experts and fellow students by using our discussion board which allows you to post questions and get answers directly to your device. Receive notifications and news on the move. Access your CommScope Infrastructure Academy badges, certificates and course material, so you can showcase your certifications wherever, whenever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HID Reader Manager at 2.6 against Infrastructure Academy's 2.0. HID Reader Manager also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). Infrastructure Academy's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HID Reader Manager has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of HID Reader Manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of Infrastructure Academy's.
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, Infrastructure Academy every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | Infrastructure Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Cabling Science |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
Infrastructure Academy
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
Infrastructure Academy
No in-app purchases
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