HID Reader Manager vs Safetrust Administrator
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.
Safetrust Administrator
Manage building access and resources remotely. Onboard new users, grant or revoke permissions, and monitor sensor activity from your smartphone or tablet. Receive proactive notifications for critical events.
- Manage multiple buildings
- Invite and onboard people
- Grant/revoke access on the fly
- Personalize credentials with photos
- Update person information
- Monitor sensor activity
- Receive proactive notifications
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The Safetrust Administrator makes managing access to your building and it’s resources simple! Get visibility on-the-go to manage multiple buildings, invite new people, as well as grant/revoke access on the fly, all from your smartphone or tablet. If you’re already using Safetrust, get started with the Safetrust Administrator today! ► PERSON ENROLLMENT Use a workflow to onboard new people and personalize Credentials with their photo and custom information directly on your smartphone or tablet. ► MANAGE EXISTING PEOPLE The Safetrust Administrator allows you to manage your employees from anywhere. Update general person information, view Credential usage, assign new credentials or revoke or change access rules for existing credentials. With updates occuring instantly, you can manage access to your organization even if you’re not on site! ► BE NOTIFIED When people are in specific areas or using critical resources, define rules for when you want to be proactively notified. You will receive notification alerts on your devices as the sensor network detects events that conform to your rules. ► MANAGE SENSORS The Administrator app puts the control of Safetrust enabled Sensors just a tap away via iOS compatible devices. Govern credentials, change Sensor configurations, update access rules, or inspect recent access events all through the Safetrust Administrator. ► MONITORING View and analyze events as they occur through the Safetrust Administrator application. View events by map or filter results based on event types, access times and individuals. ► FAST ONBOARDING The Safetrust Administrator makes onboarding easy for your employees and visitors by offering an intuitive email or phone-based Safetrust Wallet acceptance workflow. By enrolling a new user, the person will receive an email or text with instructions for downloading the Safetrust Wallet, it’s that simple! See just how valuable the Safetrust Administrator is for your organization - Get it today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Safetrust Administrator at 5.0 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. Safetrust Administrator also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). HID Reader Manager's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1). 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.
Safetrust Administrator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HID Reader Manager has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, Safetrust Administrator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | Safetrust Administrator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 1 |
| 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 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 258 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | safetrust, Inc. |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
Safetrust Administrator
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
Safetrust Administrator
No in-app purchases
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