HID Reader Manager vs My NetPlanner
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.
My NetPlanner
This app enhances company culture by facilitating communication, recognition, and professional development for employees. It features internal job postings, an employee directory, HR announcements, achievement celebrations, and a training video repository.
- Internal Job Postings
- Employee Directory
- HR Announcements
- Employee Recognition
- Training Videos
- Company Event Calendar
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My NetPlanner is an employer-employee application designed to further strengthen NetPlanner's internal company culture through communication, recognition and professional development. Communication: * Internal Job Postings (technical and professional staff openings) * Employee Directory (visual internal directory) * Human Resources (announcements, company holidays and employee handbook) Recognition: * Ring the Bell (celebrates the achievements and milestones of NetPlanner’s employees) * Suggestions (submit ideas, opportunities and updates) Professional Development: * Calendar (upcoming classes for continuing education) * Safety (Toolbox Talks and monthly safety focus topics) * Training (video repository of technical tools and tips) Additional Features: * Company Store (link to browse/purchase additional NetPlanner gear) * Calendar (employee events) * To access the features listed above you must be an active NetPlanner employee with a company-generated login and password.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: My NetPlanner at 5.0 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. HID Reader Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
My NetPlanner 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, My NetPlanner every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | My NetPlanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 258 MB | 463 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | NetPlanner |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
My NetPlanner
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
My NetPlanner
No in-app purchases
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