HID Mobile Access vs EisnerAmper Advance
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.
EisnerAmper Advance
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The Partner Advance 2026 app is your all-in-one event companion. Connect with fellow partners, explore session details, and stay up to date with real-time announcements — all in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EisnerAmper Advance at monthly against HID Mobile Access's every 3 months. HID Mobile Access's advantage is device support. On price, 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, EisnerAmper Advance monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Mobile Access | EisnerAmper Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HID Global | EISNERAMPER LLP |
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
EisnerAmper Advance
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HID Mobile Access
No in-app purchases
EisnerAmper Advance
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HID Mobile Access free?
Is EisnerAmper Advance free?
Which is updated more often, HID Mobile Access or EisnerAmper Advance?
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