HID Reader Manager vs Artlogic
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.
Artlogic
This business tool allows art professionals to easily showcase and share their artwork. It helps generate sales emails, curate presentations, and search for art-related content, all within a user-friendly mobile interface.
- Generate sales emails
- Share artworks via email/messaging
- Curated presentations
- Privacy controls for sensitive data
- Search artworks, artists, and presentations
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With the Artlogic App, you can effortlessly showcase and share your artworks with ease. Whether you’re at an art fair, meeting with clients, or sharing your collection with friends, Artlogic’s beautifully designed and user-friendly interface lets you browse, present, and share artworks with confidence. The Artlogic App is your mobile platform to a world of new and exciting features and tools for your art business. The Artlogic App makes it easy to: - Generate professional sales emails in seconds - Share artworks through email or app messaging - Showcase curated presentations with ease - Maintain privacy with sensitive data - Seamlessly search for synced artworks, artists, and presentations The Artlogic App is a free companion app to Artlogic.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Artlogic at 5.0 against HID Reader Manager's 2.6. HID Reader Manager's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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.
Artlogic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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, Artlogic monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | Artlogic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Artlogic Media Ltd |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
Artlogic
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
Artlogic
No in-app purchases
