Google Device Policy vs HID Mobile Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Google Device Policy
This app enforces corporate security policies for businesses using Google Workspace. It allows IT administrators to manage device security, configure Wi-Fi, and deploy work apps. Enrollment is required if your company has mobile management set up.
- Enforce corporate security policies
- Manage enterprise data safety
- Configure corporate Wi-Fi
- Deploy work apps
- Device enrollment
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***THIS APP IS ONLY FOR BUSINESSES USING GOOGLE WORKSPACE.*** You would be required to enroll your device with Google Device Policy App, only if your IT Administrator has setup Mobile Management in your company. The app allows your IT Administrator to mandate corporate security policies and keep the enterprise data safe on your device. Your IT Administrator can also configure corporate WiFi networks and work apps that you might require upon device enrollment. For help with installing, using, or uninstalling the app, visit https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/3521320
HID Mobile Access
Unlock doors and gates using your smartphone. This app securely grants access after your organization has been set up with compatible readers and your administrator issues Mobile IDs. It enhances the door opening experience by detecting readers even when the app is closed.
- Unlock doors and gates with smartphone
- Secure Mobile IDs
- Reader detection when app is closed
- Location services for reader detection
- Organization setup required
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HID Mobile Access® merges security with convenience by enabling a smartphone or other mobile device to securely open a door or gate. If you would like to start using HID Mobile Access® in your organization please visit http://www.hidglobal.com/services/mobile-access to learn more about the service and compatible readers. The App will only be useful to you once your organization has been setup with compatible readers and your security administrator can issue Mobile IDs. To improve the door opening experience, we detect readers when the app is not open. Location Services is used exclusively for this purpose.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HID Mobile Access at 4.7 against Google Device Policy's 1.7. HID Mobile Access also leads on review sentiment (19% vs 5%) and device support (4 vs 2). 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.
HID Mobile Access holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Google Device Policy's written reviews are positive against 19% of HID Mobile Access's.
Google Device Policy ships an update every 4 months, HID Mobile Access every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Google Device Policy | HID Mobile Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (2.8K ratings) | 4.7 (8.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | 19.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | 8.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | |
Customer experience
Google Device Policy
HID Mobile Access
User reviews
Google Device Policy
From 2.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works as intended
- 🚀 Functional app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💤 Slow and unresponsive
- ⚠️ Difficult to use
- 🔋 Drains battery
HID Mobile Access
From 8.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient and reliable
- 🔒 Secure mobile access
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔑 Convenient alternative to physical keys
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔍 Privacy concerns around location access
- ⏱️ Slow response times
- 🔒 Requires app to be open/unlocked
Bugs and requests
Google Device Policy
Reported bugs
4 issues- Constant update prompts despite having latest version
- Fails to sync or connect to accounts
- Locks users out of their accounts
- Causes other apps to malfunction
Requested features
3 requests- Improve user experience
- Better integration with other Google apps
- Provide clear instructions and support
HID Mobile Access
Reported bugs
4 issues- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Conflicts with Apple Pay
- Unreliable unlock detection
- Disappearing widget functionality
Requested features
4 requests- Integration with Apple Wallet
- Standalone Apple Watch functionality
- Customizable settings (e.g. favorite readers)
- Improved background/locked-screen operation
In-app purchases
Google Device Policy
No in-app purchases
HID Mobile Access
No in-app purchases
Questions
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