# HID Reader Manager vs Safetrust Administrator

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HID Reader Manager | Safetrust Administrator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hid-reader-manager/id1328840981/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safetrust-administrator/id1449683006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 258 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HID Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/657306800) | [safetrust, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096558089) |

## What reviewers say

### HID Reader Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hid-reader-manager/id1328840981)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Safetrust Administrator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safetrust-administrator/id1449683006)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HID Reader Manager free?

HID Reader Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Safetrust Administrator free?

Safetrust Administrator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HID Reader Manager or Safetrust Administrator?

Safetrust Administrator is rated higher. HID Reader Manager averages 2.6 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Safetrust Administrator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HID Reader Manager or Safetrust Administrator have ads?

Neither HID Reader Manager nor Safetrust Administrator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HID Reader Manager or Safetrust Administrator?

HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Safetrust Administrator every 3 months. Most recently, HID Reader Manager was updated on October 16, 2026 and Safetrust Administrator on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*