Comparison

Remotlog vs MapMyAccess

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

Head to head

MMA

About

Remotlog

This software provides secure remote access to online library content using existing library credentials. It enables single sign-on for users and helps libraries track e-content usage to understand user needs.

Highlights

Remote user authentication
Secure online access to e-content
Single sign-on with library credentials
Integration with library delivery systems
Web server log for usage evaluation

Features

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RemotLog® is the industry-leading middleware solution for remote user authentication. This access and authentication software allows libraries to deliver remote secure online access to e-content. It facilitates a single sign-on using existing library-issued credentials, such as a library card number and PIN, or username and password. With simple modifications, RemotLog can be integrated into a variety of library delivery systems, providing library users with seamless access to e-content. In addition, the software maintains a standard web server log to evaluate database usage to help identify which content users need.

About

MapMyAccess

Features

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MAPMyAccess is a Remote Access Solution that is specifically designed to facilitate off- campus and anytime-anywhere access to digital content that is owned by a specific library. Users have the privilege of accessing library content from any device in a seamless manner by leveraging secured cloud hosting services that have a guaranteed 99.99 % uptime.

Screenshots

Remotlog4 screens

MapMyAccess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MapMyAccess at every 4 weeks against Remotlog's every 12 months. Remotlog's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remotlog ships an update every 12 months, MapMyAccess every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Remotlog versus MapMyAccess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Remotlog	MapMyAccess
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 12 months	Every 4 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	52 MB	49 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Informatics Publishing Limited	MapSystems

In-app purchases

None

Remotlog

No in-app purchases

None

MapMyAccess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remotlog free?

Remotlog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is MapMyAccess free?

MapMyAccess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Remotlog or MapMyAccess have ads?

Neither Remotlog nor MapMyAccess shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Remotlog or MapMyAccess?

Remotlog ships an update every 12 months, and MapMyAccess every 4 weeks. Most recently, Remotlog was updated on September 21, 2026 and MapMyAccess on September 15, 2026.