Comparison

HID Reader Manager vs MASmobile FLEX

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

MASmobile FLEX

Manage customer data, place systems on or off test, and view event and zone history from a mobile device. This app requires MASterMind EX services and is designed for authorized central station personnel and dealers.

Highlights
  • Manage customer data
  • Place systems on/off test
  • View system event history
  • View test history
  • View system zones
  • Light and dark interface styles
  • Biometric login support
Features
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MASmobile FLEX is intended for use by customers of MASterMind and requires MASterMind EX services. MASmobile FLEX allows authorized central station personnel and dealers to manage customer data, place systems on or off test, view system event history, test history, and system zones, using a mobile device. MASmobile FLEX requires MASterMind EX services to connect to your central station database. MASmobile FLEX has undergone a complete redesign from the ground up. The app features a new user interface as well as an enhanced user experience. The app also supports light and dark interface styles. In addition, the app has been redesigned to work exclusively with MASterMind EX services to connect to your central station database. Enhanced security using OAuth Session Management and biometric login support has also been added to the app. Improvements to session management, abandoned session handling, and password reset management are also included.

Screenshots

HID Reader Manager4 screens
MASmobile FLEX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MASmobile FLEX at every 3 weeks against HID Reader Manager's every 2 months. HID Reader Manager's advantage is review sentiment (13% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, MASmobile FLEX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HID Reader Manager versus MASmobile FLEX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHID Reader ManagerMASmobile FLEX
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHID GlobalHoneywell International, Inc.

Customer experience

HID Reader Manager

All ratings26 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative83.3%

MASmobile FLEX

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative88.5%

In-app purchases

None

HID Reader Manager

No in-app purchases

None

MASmobile FLEX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HID Reader Manager free?
HID Reader Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MASmobile FLEX free?
MASmobile FLEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HID Reader Manager or MASmobile FLEX have ads?
Neither HID Reader Manager nor MASmobile FLEX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HID Reader Manager or MASmobile FLEX?
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, and MASmobile FLEX every 3 weeks. Most recently, HID Reader Manager was updated on September 22, 2026 and MASmobile FLEX on September 16, 2026.

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