HID Mobile Access vs VERTUS+
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.
VERTUS+
Connect with your community and access exclusive perks. Discover retail promotions, book building amenities, view events, and form resident groups.
- Exclusive retail promotions
- Amenity space booking
- Event listings
- Community group creation
- Resident portal access
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The online digital hub for Vertus residents. You can now access the Vertus residents portal which gives you access to a range of exclusive retail promotions in Canary Wharf, access to book the amenity spaces in the building, view upcoming events and create community groups with your fellow residents.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HID Mobile Access at 19% against VERTUS+'s 0%. HID Mobile Access also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). VERTUS+'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, VERTUS+ monthly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | HID Mobile Access | VERTUS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 227 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Canary Wharf Group Plc |
Customer experience
HID Mobile Access
VERTUS+
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
VERTUS+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HID Mobile Access
No in-app purchases
VERTUS+
No in-app purchases
