HID Mobile Access vs Kaufman Events
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.
Kaufman Events
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The Kaufman Events app provides guest information for the Kaufman Leadership Meeting. To use the app, you must be registered guest of the event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: HID Mobile Access at 4 against Kaufman Events'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, Kaufman Events every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Mobile Access | Kaufman Events |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 months — better |
| 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 | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HID Global | HW Kaufman Financial Group Inc |
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
Kaufman Events
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HID Mobile Access
No in-app purchases
Kaufman Events
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HID Mobile Access free?
Is Kaufman Events free?
Do HID Mobile Access or Kaufman Events have ads?
Which is updated more often, HID Mobile Access or Kaufman Events?
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