HID Reader Manager vs SharePa by Idemia
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.
SharePa by Idemia
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This app is developed by IDEMIA: The global leader in Augmented Identity. The prime purpose of the application is to provide step by step user Guide for product configuration. Documentation: Follow this section to know more about the products and configuration, read the documents related to the product. Configuration/Connection: Follow this section to check how to do wire connection and assign IP address in devices. MorphoManager: Follow this section to do configuration of device using MorphoManager application. For basic configuration follow the "MorphoManager Express Configuration" and for advance configuration go through “Advance MorphoManager Configuration" Fault report: To report fault or to do self-diagnosis of fault in device, follow this section (Only for ID Screen Device) Technical Support: Access to IDEMIA's Technical support Email and phone number. Feedback: Please rate us, it will be very helpful to improve our services. IDEMIA will not be responsible for any physical damage or burn issues, hence we recommend you to go through the documentation section on Home Page for more details. Note: This application shall be used only with IDEMIA access control devices with MorphoManager software application. Please share your feedback to improve our services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SharePa by Idemia at 11.0 against HID Reader Manager's 14.0. 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.
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, SharePa by Idemia monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | SharePa by Idemia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | IDEMIA Group |
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
SharePa by Idemia
No in-app purchases
Questions
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