HID Mobile Access vs SNF Nostos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SNF Nostos
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Everything you need to know about SNF Nostos 2026 from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), right in your pocket. The official SNF Nostos app will help you make the most of the event: - Explore the agenda and build your personal schedule. - Discover speakers and session details. - Get real-time notifications and important updates. - Connect and network with other attendees. - Participate in open discussions, surveys, and Q&As. - Navigate the venue and discover parallel activities and experiences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: HID Mobile Access at 4 against SNF Nostos's 2. HID Mobile Access also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 ships an update every 3 months, SNF Nostos every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Mobile Access | SNF Nostos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Stavros Niarchos Foundation LTD |
Bugs and requests
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
SNF Nostos
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HID Mobile Access
No in-app purchases
SNF Nostos
No in-app purchases
