HID Reader Manager vs DKS Caller ID
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.
DKS Caller ID
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The app allows you to create a meaningful to you name of your Door King entry system. That name will show when a call from the entry system is made to your phone, so you can identify the number. That also allows you to see the history of the events in your contact list.
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Verdict
HID Reader Manager and DKS Caller ID are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | DKS Caller ID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HID Global | DoorKing, Inc. |
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
DKS Caller ID
No in-app purchases
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