Comparison

Protege Config vs OSDP SDK

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

Head to head
About

Protege Config

Configure ICT TSEC readers directly from your mobile device without extra hardware. Save site-specific configurations and manage reader settings efficiently. Requires specific reader firmware and a mobile credential.

Highlights
  • Configure ICT TSEC readers
  • No extra hardware needed
  • Per-profile (site) configurations
  • Save and manage reader settings
  • Requires specific firmware
Features
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Protege Config provides the ability for installers to configure ICT TSEC readers(requires firmware version 1.04.254 or higher) without the need for extra hardware. Configurations can be setup and saved on a per profile (site) basis. Important: Please ensure that Protege Mobile is not running before attempting to configure readers to ensure the best possible experience. Requires: - ICT TSEC reader with firmware version 1.04.254 or higher. - A mobile credential assigned to your account.

About

OSDP SDK

Features
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OSDP SDK helps you manage compatible OSDP readers from your iPhone over Bluetooth. FEATURES โ€ข Scan and connect to nearby OSDP Bluetooth readers โ€ข Enter manager mode to read and update device parameters โ€ข Base settings: buzzer, indicator color/brightness, card types, and more โ€ข OSDP settings: address, baud rate, output formats, and more โ€ข Wiegand settings: facility/device code, output formats, and more โ€ข Door open control and restore-defaults โ€ข Simplified Chinese / English interface HOW TO USE Turn on Bluetooth and allow Bluetooth access for this app Scan and select a reader from the device list Enter manager mode to load and edit parameters Adjust Base, OSDP, and Wiegand settings as needed IMPORTANT โ€ข Compatible OSDP Bluetooth reader hardware is required; the app alone cannot provide full functionality โ€ข Bluetooth permission is required; initialization may need network access for time sync โ€ข Use only on authorized devices and premises For connection or configuration issues, contact your device vendor or technical support.

Screenshots

Protege Config3 screens
OSDP SDK4 screens

Verdict

The call

Protege Config and OSDP SDK are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Protege Config versus OSDP SDK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtege ConfigOSDP SDK
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size56 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntegrated Control Technology LimitedSebury

In-app purchases

None

Protege Config

No in-app purchases

None

OSDP SDK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Protege Config free?
Protege Config is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OSDP SDK free?
OSDP SDK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Protege Config or OSDP SDK have ads?
Neither Protege Config nor OSDP SDK shows ads.

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