# HID Reader Manager vs LenelS2 Installer

The clearest difference is rating: LenelS2 Installer at 4.8 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. LenelS2 Installer also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). HID Reader Manager's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

LenelS2 Installer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HID Reader Manager has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | HID Reader Manager | LenelS2 Installer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hid-reader-manager/id1328840981/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenels2-installer/id1527462945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 174 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HID Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/657306800) | [Carrier Fire & Security Americas Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/451636050) |

## What reviewers say

### HID Reader Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hid-reader-manager/id1328840981)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LenelS2 Installer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenels2-installer/id1527462945)

This app allows for the remote provisioning and management of specific smart deadbolts. It enables credential updates for locks without requiring physical staff presence, streamlining access control management.

**Highlights:** Provisioning of offline deadbolts, Management of Schlage No-Tour deadbolts, Credential provisioning via smart credentials, Remote access control data updates, Integration with LenelS2 NetBox system

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HID Reader Manager free?

HID Reader Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LenelS2 Installer free?

LenelS2 Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HID Reader Manager or LenelS2 Installer?

LenelS2 Installer is rated higher. HID Reader Manager averages 2.6 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while LenelS2 Installer averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do HID Reader Manager or LenelS2 Installer have ads?

Neither HID Reader Manager nor LenelS2 Installer shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*