Comparison

HID Reader Manager vs mGate Parking

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

mGate Parking

Features
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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.

Screenshots

HID Reader Manager4 screens
mGate Parking1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HID Reader Manager versus mGate Parking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHID Reader ManagermGate Parking
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHID GlobalSKIDATA GmbH

In-app purchases

None

HID Reader Manager

No in-app purchases

None

mGate Parking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HID Reader Manager free?
HID Reader Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mGate Parking free?
mGate Parking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HID Reader Manager or mGate Parking have ads?
Neither HID Reader Manager nor mGate Parking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HID Reader Manager or mGate Parking?
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, and mGate Parking every 6 months. Most recently, HID Reader Manager was updated on September 22, 2026 and mGate Parking on September 17, 2026.

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