HID Reader Manager vs mycx
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.
mycx
Connect with a professional community focused on vascular and lymphatic treatments. Engage in discussions about critical medical issues and share insights on various vascular conditions.
- Vascular treatment discussions
- Aortic, Peripheral, Venous & Lymphatic focus
- Vascular Access and Acute Stroke topics
- Vascular Trauma and Hurting Leg issues
- Professional community engagement
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Join the CX community and get involved in the hottest Aortic, Peripheral, Venous & Lymphatic, Vascular Access, Acute Stroke, Vascular Trauma and Hurting Leg treatment issues.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HID Reader Manager at none against mycx's shown. HID Reader Manager also leads on review sentiment (13% vs 0%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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, mycx every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | mycx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HID Global | BIBA Medical Ltd |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
mycx
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
mycx
No in-app purchases
