Access vs Fremantle Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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.
Fremantle Library
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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.
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Verdict
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
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, Fremantle Library every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Access | Fremantle Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 โ better | 11.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Access-It Software Ltd | FE Technologies Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Access
No in-app purchases
Fremantle Library
No in-app purchases
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