Access vs Ivanhoe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Access
Search your organization's library resources, manage your account, and reserve items from anywhere. This app allows users to check loans, view history, and write reviews for library materials.
- Search library resources
- Check account status
- View loans and history
- Reserve items
- Read and write reviews
- Access library information anywhere
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The Access-It Library phone app will let you search your organisation's library information from anywhere, anytime. It is designed to work with the Access-It Library software solution, and must be configured to connect to the particular library the user belongs to. Details on configuration are available from your librarian within your organisation. Once downloaded and configured on your smartphone, users will be able to search their library for resources; check their own account (including current loans, overdue items, and loan history); reserve items; read and write reviews; and more. This app is a superb addition to the Access-It Library and Information management software solution. It continues the long tradition of outstanding innovation within the Access-It solution, and is a reminder of why Access-It Library is seen by many as the leader in the field. Details on the Access-It Library software solution can be found on www.accessitsoftware.com Permission to download this free app is given only to users of the Access-It Library solution.
Ivanhoe
Stay connected with your school community through instant updates and notifications. Access school newsletters and important information directly from your device.
- Instant school information
- Push notifications for urgent updates
- Access school newsletters
- Direct communication channel
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Bridge the gap between home and school with the Ivanhoe app, developed by Digistorm. Receive instant information about Ivanhoe, push notifications for urgent updates, school newsletters and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Access at 33% against Ivanhoe's 0%. Access also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Access ships an update every 2 weeks, Ivanhoe every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Access | Ivanhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Access-It Software Ltd | The Ivanhoe Grammar School |
Customer experience
Access
Ivanhoe
In-app purchases
Access
No in-app purchases
Ivanhoe
No in-app purchases
