HID Reader Manager vs Suprema Device Manager
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.
Suprema Device Manager
This application allows for quick and easy configuration of specific devices via Bluetooth Low Energy. It supports template management for multiple device setups, significantly reducing installation time. Key settings like RS485 address, Wiegand output, and firmware upgrades can be managed.
- Direct BLE communication
- Rapid device configuration
- Template management
- RS485 address & baudrate settings
- Wiegand output format
- LED & Buzzer control
- Firmware upgrades
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Device Manager Suprema device manager app enables rapid and easy device configuration through direct BLE communication with Suprema XPass D2 device. When a multiple number of XPass D2 devices are used with 3rd party controllers, device manager app can support fast device configuration with its template management feature. It helps to reduce installation time substantially. What can be configured? - RS485 address & baudrate - Wiegand output format - LED & Buzzer - Smart card key - PIN input mode - FW upgrade Compatible product: - Suprema XPass D2 (D2-MDB, D2-GDB, D2-GKDB) with FW version 1.1.0 or above
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HID Reader Manager at every 2 months against Suprema Device Manager's every 9 months. Suprema Device Manager's advantage is review sentiment (25% 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.
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, Suprema Device Manager every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | Suprema Device Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | SUPREMA |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
Suprema Device Manager
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
Suprema Device Manager
No in-app purchases
Questions
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