HID Mobile Access vs Telgea
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.
Telgea
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Telgea is the modern mobile solution for global teams. With the Telgea app, employees can easily activate their mobile plan, monitor usage, and stay updated no matter where they work or travel. Your company chose Telgea to give you reliable and secure mobile service at the office, at home, and wherever you travel, worry-free. Install eSIM Set up your mobile service instantly with a single tap. No physical SIM. No waiting. Just install your eSIM and you’re ready to go. Manage Plan Stay in control with full visibility into your data usage, plan details, and any updates that affect your service. Number Transfer Switching your number to Telgea is seamless. Start the transfer in the app and follow every step of the process in real time — no guessing, no hidden steps. Notifications Get notified the moment something changes — from plan updates to travel information. Always stay one step ahead. Support Whether you have a quick question or need help while traveling, live support is available 24/7 directly through the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Telgea at fortnightly against HID Mobile Access's every 3 months. HID Mobile Access's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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, Telgea fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Mobile Access | Telgea |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Telgea 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
Telgea
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HID Mobile Access
No in-app purchases
Telgea
No in-app purchases









