HID Reader Manager vs Sterling Bay
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.
Sterling Bay
Access exclusive amenities at Sterling Bay properties. This app helps transform spaces, businesses, and communities by fostering relationships and developing properties.
- Exclusive amenity access
- Property management features
- Community development tools
- Business transformation resources
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The Sterling Bay app provides exclusive access to amenities at a number of Sterling Bay-owned and -management properties. Sterling Bay believes in developing properties and relationships – and in doing so – we transform spaces, business and communities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sterling Bay at 5.0 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. HID Reader Manager's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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.
Sterling Bay 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, Sterling Bay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | Sterling Bay |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 206 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Sterling Bay |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
Sterling Bay
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
Sterling Bay
No in-app purchases
