HID Reader Manager vs mGate Parking
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.
mGate Parking
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Get parking management done without the infrastructure • Set up overflow parking and temporary extensions beyond your parking facilities. • Management of parking sites without device infrastructure. • Combat limited column space or faulty equipment at existing facilities. Choose the mode that suits your needs • Entrance mode: produces short-term parking ticket with barcode. • Cashier mode: scans barcode tickets, handles payment and issues receipts. • Validation mode: for validating of barcode short-term parking tickets. The app is suitable for SKIDATA clients and operators.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HID Reader Manager at every 2 months against mGate Parking's every 6 months. mGate Parking's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, mGate Parking every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | mGate Parking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | SKIDATA GmbH |
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
mGate Parking
No in-app purchases









