HID Reader Manager vs Simpro Mobile
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.
Simpro Mobile
Streamline field service operations with this app, enabling staff to manage jobs, track time, and create quotes directly from the field. It enhances team efficiency by connecting field activities to office management, offering features like live scheduling updates and offline functionality.
- Live scheduling updates
- Time tracking for jobs and travel
- Offline functionality
- Invoice and payment acceptance
- Customer quote creation
- Asset and inventory management
- Signature capture and job card emailing
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Connect the field to the office with Simpro Mobile and enhance the efficiency of your team. Achieve end-to-end operations management with Simpro Premium, a complete job management software solution for your business. The Simpro Mobile app gives field staff the ability to do more on the job. Update job details, access site and asset history, view timesheets and present quotes with ease. FIELD SERVICE FEATURES: Enhance your field processes with Simpro Mobile, an end-to-end field app. Streamline field service workflows, manage customer assets, increase first-time fixed rates and enhance the customer experience. * Live scheduling updates * Record travel time and time spent on-site * Access scheduled and assigned, as well as search for any pending or progress jobs. * See who else is scheduled to be on-site for the job * Status changes, such as a completed job card, will trigger workflow processes for office staff * Offline functionality * Invoice and accept payments in the field, with different options including cash or credit card payments (Square Payments integration available depending on location) * Click-to-call site and job details * Pre and post-audits for enhanced safety * Pause work to stop the clock at any time * Comprehensive asset management * Inventory management * Add notes, photos and other attachments with immediate sync to office * Capture staff and customer signatures and email a signed job card directly to any contact * High accuracy GPS navigation TIMESHEET FEATURES: Build a workforce of time-savvy staff. Easily track costs throughout project and service work, and provide scheduling information to field staff to maximise productivity. * Clock on and off daily * Create new time blocks for quotes, jobs and activities * Use pre-defined travel schedule rates (eg after hours or long distance) to categorise travel time * Add or edit billable and non-billable work hours in real-time or retrospectively * Update records in real-time or retrospectively for billable and non-billable work * Easily spread time between multiple cost centres based on hours or percentage of working time * Access site, customer and schedule notes along with other key details such as activities, job descriptions and cost centre information * Copy time blocks for employees, contractors and plant equipment * View multiple weeks including past, current and upcoming scheduled time. * Compare work scheduled and completed to identify and rectify unaccounted blocks of time or conflicts CUSTOMER QUOTE AND SALES FEATURES Upsell and close more sales in the field with Simpro Mobile. * Add images, videos and manuals to create visually appealing quotes on the fly * Offer multiple quote options such as basic, intermediate and premium * Incorporate memberships and other services with standard pricing and savings displayed * Apply add-on pricing for discounted rates such as for multiple or same-day services * Email quotes and invoices to the customer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Simpro Mobile at 4.3 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. Simpro Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (36% vs 13%). 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.
Simpro Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 104 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of HID Reader Manager's written reviews are positive against 36% of Simpro Mobile's.
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, Simpro Mobile every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | Simpro Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) | 4.3 (104 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 36.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 104 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Simpro Software PTY LTD |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
Simpro Mobile
Bugs and requests
HID Reader Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Simpro Mobile
Reported bugs
5 issues- Time entries resetting unexpectedly
- Job details and notes disappearing
- Attachment and photo upload issues
- Calendar and date selector problems
- Frequent app freezes and crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to create custom dropdown menus
- Improved job note management
- Better asset history and quoting features
- Dark mode option
- Streamlined time and material entry
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
Simpro Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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