HID Reader Manager vs ASIAL GO
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.
ASIAL GO
Access breaking industry news, regulatory updates, event information, and member resources from the Australian security industry. Stay informed and connected with the latest developments in your field, all from your mobile device.
- Breaking industry news
- Regulatory updates
- Event information
- Member templates
- Industry forums
- Resources
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ASIAL’s exciting new mobile platform provides everything ASIAL in the palm of your hand 24/7, from breaking industry news to regulatory updates, ASIAL events, forums, member templates and resources, plus much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HID Reader Manager at none against ASIAL GO's shown. HID Reader Manager also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). 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, ASIAL GO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | ASIAL GO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 258 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HID Global | AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION LTD |
Customer experience
HID Reader Manager
ASIAL GO
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
ASIAL GO
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HID Reader Manager free?
Is ASIAL GO free?
Do HID Reader Manager or ASIAL GO have ads?
Which is updated more often, HID Reader Manager or ASIAL GO?
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