Comparison

C vs HID Reader Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

C

Remotely monitor and manage your C•CURE 9000 security system from your iPhone or iPad. Access system events, personnel records, and site explorer data. Ideal for security-conscious businesses needing on-the-go control.

Highlights
  • Monitor active system events
  • Access and search system journal
  • Manage personnel records
  • Explore site devices and inputs
  • Apply commands remotely
Features
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Use C•CURE Go to monitor and administer your C•CURE 9000 system from an iPhone or iPad. C•CURE Go is compatible with iOS 10.0 or later and is supported on iPhone 5S and higher, iPad Air and higher. Key features of the Software House C•CURE Go Mobile Client Include: •Monitoring – List/Apply Commands/Monitor/Search the active events in the system •Journal – List/Search the system Journal and Audit •Preferences – Change Mobile Application preferences •Personnel – List/Apply Commands/Search/Create/Update Personnel records in the system •Site Explorer – List/Apply Commands/Monitor (in some cases)/Search : Events, Manual Actions, Operator, Controller, Door, Elevator, Input, Output, and Reader Software House has built a solid reputation in the security industry as an innovator of security and event management technologies. With its continuous investment in R&D, and the ability to leverage new technologies, Software House has reached technological excellence. Reliability, flexibility, and power are why many companies choose Software House solutions for their security needs. By holding true to those three qualities, Software House technologies have become the solution of choice for thousands of security-conscious businesses around the world. These solutions are put to the test every day at nearly 10,000 sites worldwide. They are designed to be a part of your business infrastructure and have been engineered to grow as your business grows. There’s no other security solution on the market that gives you the extraordinary level of control that Software House solutions provide. Software House solutions put you firmly in control of streamlined business operations.

About

HID Reader Manager

This app simplifies the management of compatible HID readers. It allows administrators to configure settings, update firmware, and export reader status. Users can also upgrade readers to support Bluetooth and OSDP.

Highlights
  • Configure reader settings
  • Upgrade reader firmware
  • Inspect and export reader status
  • Enable Bluetooth support
  • Enable OSDP support
Features
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HID Reader Manager streamlines management of compatible HID Signo, iCLASS SE® and multiCLASS SE readers in the field. Administrators can easily adjust configuration settings, upgrade firmware, inspect and export current reader status, and upgrade compatible readers to support Bluetooth and/or OSDP. -Bluetooth is used to communicate with the reader hardware. If Bluetooth is not enabled communication to readers will not function. -Calendar is used to log the error/information.  If Calendar is not enabled logging will not function. -Location is used to obtain the location of the Reader for administration purpose and improving user experience.  If Location is not enabled communication to readers will not function.

Screenshots

C3 screens
HID Reader Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HID Reader Manager at every 2 months against C's every 10 months. HID Reader Manager also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (26 vs 3). C's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 12%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HID Reader Manager holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HID Reader Manager has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of C's written reviews are positive against 12% of HID Reader Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C ships an update every 10 months, HID Reader Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
C versus HID Reader Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHID Reader Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)2.6 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews — better11.5% of reviews
Number of ratings326 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSensormatic Electronics LLCHID Global

Customer experience

C

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

HID Reader Manager

All ratings26 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative84.6%

In-app purchases

None

C

No in-app purchases

None

HID Reader Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C free?
C is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HID Reader Manager free?
HID Reader Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, C or HID Reader Manager?
HID Reader Manager is rated higher. C averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HID Reader Manager averages 2.6 from 26 ratings.
Do C or HID Reader Manager have ads?
Neither C nor HID Reader Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C or HID Reader Manager?
C ships an update every 10 months, and HID Reader Manager every 2 months. Most recently, C was updated on September 17, 2026 and HID Reader Manager on October 16, 2026.

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