HID Reader Manager vs LHC 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.
LHC Mobile
Quickly scan and set up Adveez devices with this configuration tool. Streamline your device management process for faster deployment and operation.
- Scan Adveez Devices
- Configure Adveez Devices
- Faster device setup
- Streamlined management
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Scan and configure all the Adveez Devices faster than ever
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LHC Mobile at 3.0 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. HID Reader Manager's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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.
LHC Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.0 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.
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, LHC Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | LHC Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Adveez |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
LHC Mobile
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
LHC Mobile
No in-app purchases
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