Comparison

HID Reader Manager vs Idira Mobile

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

Idira Mobile

This app provides secure access to company resources without needing VPNs, agents, or passwords. It utilizes biometric authentication and QR code scanning to protect high-risk browser-based application access and record user behavior.

Highlights
  • Zero Trust access
  • Biometric multi-factor authentication
  • QR code scanning for access
  • Step recording for web sessions
  • Continuous authentication
  • Session protection
Features
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Idira Mobile is the mobile app for Idira Remote Access and Idira Identity Secure Web Sessions. Idira Remote Access is a SaaS solution that combines Zero Trust access, biometric multi-factor authentication, just-in-time provisioning and visibility into one. Idira Mobile enables vendor access to Idira. No VPNs, agents or passwords needed. Idira Identity Secure Web Sessions adds additional layers of security to high-risk browser-based application access via step recording, continuous authentication, and session protection from device-side threats. Secure Web Sessions enables enterprises to record and audit risky user behaviour within any web application protected by Idira Workforce Identity while maintaining a frictionless user experience. The Idira Mobile app scans QR codes created on the Idira Remote Access or Idira Identity Secure Web Sessions portals, and leverages biometric capabilities of your smartphone to secure access through Idira. Before installing this app, please verify that your company or customer has been licensed for necessary services from Idira.

Screenshots

HID Reader Manager4 screens
Idira Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Idira Mobile at 2.8 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. Idira Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). HID Reader Manager's advantage is review sentiment (13% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idira Mobile holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of HID Reader Manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of Idira Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, Idira Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HID Reader Manager versus Idira Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHID Reader ManagerIdira Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (26 ratings)2.8 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2626
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHID GlobalCYBERARK SOFTWARE INC.

Customer experience

HID Reader Manager

All ratings26 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative83.3%

Idira Mobile

All ratings26 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

HID Reader Manager

No in-app purchases

None

Idira Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HID Reader Manager free?
HID Reader Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idira Mobile free?
Idira Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HID Reader Manager or Idira Mobile?
Idira Mobile is rated higher. HID Reader Manager averages 2.6 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Idira Mobile averages 2.8 from 26 ratings.
Do HID Reader Manager or Idira Mobile have ads?
Neither HID Reader Manager nor Idira Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HID Reader Manager or Idira Mobile?
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Idira Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, HID Reader Manager was updated on September 22, 2026 and Idira Mobile on September 8, 2026.

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