HID Reader Manager vs simPRO eForms
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 eForms
Digitize your workflows and eliminate paper forms. Field employees can complete and submit PDF forms with signatures, drawings, and unlimited photo attachments. Submissions are processed in real-time and accessible via a portal.
- Digitize paper forms
- Collect signatures and drawings
- Capture unlimited photo attachments
- Real-time form submission processing
- eForms Portal for viewing and downloading
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simPRO eForms digitises your forms workflow, ending your dependency on paper forms. Field employees complete and submit PDF forms to the eForms Portal, where they can be viewed, downloaded, or automatically actioned. eForms: - collects signatures and drawings - processes form submissions in real time - captures unlimited photo attachments to each form To begin using eForms you’ll need an active user licence. Contact simPRO to purchase licences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HID Reader Manager at 13% against simPRO eForms's 0%. simPRO eForms's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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
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, simPRO eForms every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | simPRO eForms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 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 | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Simpro Software PTY LTD |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
simPRO eForms
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
simPRO eForms
No in-app purchases
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