HID Reader Manager vs KhamSoft
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.
KhamSoft
Manage critical business functions like time entry, deliveries, and work orders from your mobile device. This application syncs seamlessly with the main enterprise system, providing full access to data and functionality while on the go.
- On-the-go access
- Time Entry
- Delivery and Installation management
- Work-Order Management
- Job-site activity management
- Syncs with Khameleon Enterprise Application
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The Khameleon Mobile App includes on-the-go access for many critical functions such as: Time Entry, Delivery and Installation, and Work-Order Management. This app allows users to easily manage job-site activities. The mobile processes sync with the Khameleon Enterprise Application so that Khameleon data and functionality is available in the field. Khameleon Software is a Project, Accounting, and Sales Management ERP system that must be purchased and licensed separately.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KhamSoft at 5.0 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. HID Reader Manager's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 3). 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.
KhamSoft 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, KhamSoft monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | KhamSoft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | ECi Software Solutions |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
KhamSoft
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
KhamSoft
No in-app purchases
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