HID Reader Manager vs TX360 Mobile
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.
TX360 Mobile
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TX360’s Smart Alerts deliver real-time, relevant notifications and updates from and analyst-curated intelligence feeds, and machine-augmented data sources. Each alert is tailored to the unique preferences and needs of the client. TX360 by Swan Island Networks Inc. offers situational awareness, threat monitoring, and smart alerting services to help secure organizations and their assets worldwide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TX360 Mobile at 9.0 against HID Reader Manager's 14.0. 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.
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, TX360 Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | TX360 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 258 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Swan Island Networks, Inc. |
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
TX360 Mobile
No in-app purchases
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