Comparison

Access vs Fremantle Library

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Fremantle Library

Features
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Use the app to borrow items, check your loans and your reservations. Scan items using your phone to borrow wherever you are in the library, and then head out the door. Fast and easy, and security gates won't beep on your way out as you've already checked out the items to your card.

Screenshots

Access3 screens
Fremantle Library3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Access at every 2 weeks against Fremantle Library's every 3 months. Access also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Access ships an update every 2 weeks, Fremantle Library every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Access versus Fremantle Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAccessFremantle Library
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 โ€” better11.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAccess-It Software LtdFE Technologies Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Access

No in-app purchases

None

Fremantle Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Access free?
Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fremantle Library free?
Fremantle Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Access or Fremantle Library have ads?
Neither Access nor Fremantle Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Access or Fremantle Library?
Access ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fremantle Library every 3 months. Most recently, Access was updated on June 10, 2026 and Fremantle Library on October 19, 2026.

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