HID Reader Manager vs Zebra Tower
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.
Zebra Tower
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This application is intended not only for employees that work in Zebra Tower 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 – Union Investment 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.
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Verdict
HID Reader Manager and Zebra Tower 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
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, Zebra Tower every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Reader Manager | Zebra Tower |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 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 | 258 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Sharry Europe s.r.o. |
In-app purchases
HID Reader Manager
No in-app purchases
Zebra Tower
No in-app purchases
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