Comparison

HID Reader Manager vs i

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

i

This app helps users find and compare i-PRO cameras and accessories. It allows for easy creation of network camera proposals by visualizing installation locations and generating previews. Users can also save favorite products for quick access.

Highlights
  • Search and compare cameras
  • Search and compare accessories
  • Create network camera proposals
  • Visualize installation locations
  • Save favorite products
Features
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[Outline] i-PRO Product Selector is narrow down the i-PRO cameras and accessories, check the product specifications, and check the list of products that can be installed. It is also a smartphone application that allows anyone to easily create proposals for network cameras. [Features] -Search Cameras Check the list of cameras narrowed down by the filter, and display the data sheet and spec comparison of the selected camera. The display results can be sent to a PC by e-mail, etc. You can check the list of accessories that can be attached to the selected camera. -Search Accessories Check the list of accessories narrowed down by the filter and display the data sheet of the selected accessory. The display results can be sent to a PC by e-mail, etc. You can check the list of cameras that can be attached to the selected accessory. -Make Proposal Place the icon of the camera that took the image (or selected image) of the installation location and image on the MAP, and displays the proposal preview. The display results can be sent to a PC by e-mail, etc. -My Favorites By checking the camera search results and adding them to your favorites, you can quickly check the data of frequently used network cameras at any time.

Screenshots

HID Reader Manager4 screens
i4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: i at 100% against HID Reader Manager's 12%. i also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). HID Reader Manager's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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

i holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HID Reader Manager has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of HID Reader Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of i's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, i every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HID Reader Manager versus i: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHID Reader Manageri
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (26 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHID Globali-PRO Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

HID Reader Manager

All ratings26 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative84.6%

i

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HID Reader Manager

No in-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HID Reader Manager free?
HID Reader Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is i free?
i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HID Reader Manager or i?
i is rated higher. HID Reader Manager averages 2.6 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while i averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do HID Reader Manager or i have ads?
Neither HID Reader Manager nor i shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HID Reader Manager or i?
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, and i every 3 months. Most recently, HID Reader Manager was updated on October 16, 2026 and i on September 25, 2026.

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