HID Mobile Access vs Kudos Next Generation
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.
Kudos Next Generation
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Recognition Matters! Say "thank you" in seconds. Kudos is the employee recognition and rewards platform that helps teams build stronger cultures, one moment of appreciation at a time. Peer-to-peer recognition, flexible rewards, and tools that make celebrating great work simple, so employees feel seen and teams stay connected. With the Kudos app, you can: - Recognize a teammate in seconds, wherever you are - Connect with your peers - Send virtual cards to mark milestones and celebrations - Redeem points for rewards you actually want - Join Spaces to stay close to the communities that matter to you - Catch announcements, updates, and photos from across your organization A Kudos® account through your employer is required to use this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kudos Next Generation at weekly against HID Mobile Access's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, Kudos Next Generation weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HID Mobile Access | Kudos Next Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HID Global | Kudos |
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
Kudos Next Generation
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HID Mobile Access
No in-app purchases
Kudos Next Generation
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HID Mobile Access free?
Is Kudos Next Generation free?
Do HID Mobile Access or Kudos Next Generation have ads?
Which is updated more often, HID Mobile Access or Kudos Next Generation?
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