HID Reader Manager vs AXIS Mobile Credential
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.
AXIS Mobile Credential
This app securely stores and manages your QR and Bluetooth credentials for accessing restricted areas. It offers both static QR codes for simple access and dynamic QR codes for enhanced security, along with convenient Bluetooth-based entry.
- QR and Bluetooth credential management
- Static QR credentials
- Dynamic QR credentials
- Bluetooth background access
- In-app Bluetooth tap for security
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AXIS Mobile Credential makes it easy to access your secure areas. Benefit from: • Easy and intuitive interface. • Keeping all of your QR and Bluetooth credentials in one place. • Static QR credentials for simple, temporary access. • Dynamic QR credentials for access that requires a more secure solution. • Touch reader, easy access via Bluetooth in the background. • Tap in app, using Bluetooth, for more security. AXIS Mobile Credential requires AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry. More information available at https://www.axis.com/products/access-control
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AXIS Mobile Credential at 100% against HID Reader Manager's 13%. AXIS Mobile Credential also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). HID Reader Manager's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AXIS Mobile Credential holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HID Reader Manager has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of HID Reader Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of AXIS Mobile Credential's.
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, AXIS Mobile Credential every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | AXIS Mobile Credential |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | AXIS Communications AB |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
AXIS Mobile Credential
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
AXIS Mobile Credential
No in-app purchases
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