STid Settings v3 vs Hive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STid Settings v3
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STid Settings is the next generation of our mobile application dedicated to configuring STid Architect® Blue readers. Designed for installers and security professionals, this app allows you to quickly and securely configure your STid readers directly from your smartphone. Thanks to its compatibility with SECard 3.10 (and earlier versions) and the STid Mobile ID Portal, you can centralize all your virtual configuration cards and access them easily wherever you are! STid Settings also offers several useful tools, such as : • Scan : Detect all Architect® Blue readers around your position • Get your configuration : Access all configuration details of the selected reader • Configure your reader : Apply your settings easily, quickly and with complete security Don't wait ! Start enjoying our new STid Settings app today!
Hive
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The HIVE-1000 receiver offers the latest technology. The receiver has built-in Bluetooth that allows allows direct communication with the HIVE-1000 mobile app for simple management of settings and transmitter pairing. The receiver supports simultaneous dual-frequency operation at 318 MHz and 433 MHz, offering broad compatibility and flexibility. Key Features: Bluetooth-enabled app for easy receiver management and transmitter pairingSimultaneous dual-frequency operation: 318 MHz and 433 MHzSupports up to 1,024 transmitters (512 at each frequency)Compatible with most 318 MHz protocols and Keeloq® hopping code security
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hive at 13.0 against STid Settings v3's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | STid Settings v3 | Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STid SAS | Transmitter Solutions LLC |
In-app purchases
STid Settings v3
No in-app purchases
Hive
No in-app purchases
