HID Reader Manager vs TRENDnet Mira
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.
TRENDnet Mira
Easily set up and manage TRENDnet IP cameras and NVRs remotely. Stream live video, save footage, and receive real-time alerts for enhanced security. Offers convenient features like QR code setup and camera preset management.
- QR code setup
- Remote live video streaming
- Save screenshots and videos
- Push notifications and alerts
- Camera preset management
- Video playback support
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The TRENDnet Mira app allows you to easily setup and manage your TRENDnet IP cameras and NVRs from your mobile device. Scan the QR code on the device to start the simple setup process. With the TRENDnet Mira app, you can stream live video, save screenshots and videos, set camera presets, and more. Setup push notifications to receive real-time alerts and have peace of mind that your home and workplace are safe when you are away. TRENDnet Mira app features: • Easy installation with QR code • View live video remotely • Save pictures and videos • Video playback support • Push notifications and real-time alerts • Set presets for pan/tilt cameras • Set focus, zoom, and pan/tilt speed • Share camera live view by phone or email
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TRENDnet Mira at 4.5 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. TRENDnet Mira also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
TRENDnet Mira holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 47 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of HID Reader Manager's written reviews are positive against 10% of TRENDnet Mira's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | TRENDnet Mira |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) | 4.5 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews — better | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 47 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 327 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | TRENDnet Inc. |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
TRENDnet Mira
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
TRENDnet Mira
No in-app purchases
