Comparison

HID Reader Manager vs e

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Configure reader settings
  • Upgrade reader firmware
  • Inspect and export reader status
  • Enable Bluetooth support
  • Enable OSDP support
Features
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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.

About

e

Features
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This application is intended not only for employees that work in e-shelter access control but for their visitors as well. Important information about the building is organized on the dashboard, which dynamically changes throughout the day. The app offers more functionality including forums, ability to request maintenance, events, information about companies in the building and about the building itself where you can find important contact, guides and documents. This app is created with cooperation with the building’s developer – e-shelter and is updated regularly. If you have any suggestions for improvement, if you find a bug, or just want to say hello, please write to us at support@sharryapp.com.

Screenshots

HID Reader Manager4 screens
e4 screens

Verdict

The call

HID Reader Manager and e are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, e every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HID Reader Manager versus e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHID Reader Managere
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHID GlobalSharry Europe s.r.o.

In-app purchases

None

HID Reader Manager

No in-app purchases

None

e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HID Reader Manager free?
HID Reader Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is e free?
e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HID Reader Manager or e have ads?
Neither HID Reader Manager nor e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HID Reader Manager or e?
HID Reader Manager ships an update every 2 months, and e every 6 weeks. Most recently, HID Reader Manager was updated on October 12, 2026 and e on October 5, 2026.

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