HID Reader Manager vs Simple RFID
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.
Simple RFID
Streamline inventory management with this mobile application. It allows you to program RFID tags, search for specific items using the RFID reader, and customize various settings. Enhance your inventory counting process with advanced RFID capabilities.
- Program RFID tags
- Lookup product library
- Search & Locate items
- Adjust RFID settings
- Inventory counting
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Use Simple RFID's mobile app to transform the way you count your inventory. Our app is loaded with RFID features including: - Program RFID tags - Ability to lookup your product library and program a tag. - Search & Locate - Ability to use the RFID reader to be guided to a desired item, even when the item is out of sight. - Settings - Ability to adjust features relating to RFID. - And more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Simple RFID at 4.0 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. HID Reader Manager's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 8). 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.
Simple RFID holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 8 respectively.
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, Simple RFID every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | Simple RFID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 258 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Andrus Logistics, LLC. |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
Simple RFID
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
Simple RFID
No in-app purchases
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