Comparison

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.

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

SharePa by Idemia

Features
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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.

Screenshots

HID Reader Manager4 screens
SharePa by Idemia4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HID Reader Manager versus SharePa by Idemia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHID Reader ManagerSharePa by Idemia
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHID GlobalIDEMIA Group

In-app purchases

None

HID Reader Manager

No in-app purchases

None

SharePa by Idemia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HID Reader Manager free?
HID Reader Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SharePa by Idemia free?
SharePa by Idemia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HID Reader Manager or SharePa by Idemia have ads?
Neither HID Reader Manager nor SharePa by Idemia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HID Reader Manager or SharePa by Idemia?
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, and SharePa by Idemia monthly. Most recently, HID Reader Manager was updated on September 22, 2026 and SharePa by Idemia on September 15, 2026.

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