HID Reader Manager vs Bosch Mobile Access
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.
Bosch Mobile Access
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Mobile credentials and mobile access control offer a modern and extremely smooth access experience by managing access credentials via our browser-based tools like Visitor Management. Employees, visitors, guests or service providers receive access rights remotely on their smartphone or mobile device, thus simplifying the process for both user and administrator. The app communicates over Bluetooth with the Bosch Lectus Select card-readers.
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Verdict
HID Reader Manager and Bosch Mobile Access are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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, Bosch Mobile Access monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | Bosch Mobile Access |
|---|---|---|
| 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, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Bosch Security Systems |
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
Bosch Mobile Access
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HID Reader Manager free?
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Do HID Reader Manager or Bosch Mobile Access have ads?
Which is updated more often, HID Reader Manager or Bosch Mobile Access?
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