# RecNation — Self Storage Management

> Self-storage unit rental and management application. (iPhone/iPad app by Gary Wojtaszek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recnation/id1541273654 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gary Wojtaszek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541273656)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.34/5 from 627 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recnation/id1541273654/reviews.md

## What is RecNation?

The RecNation App is the easiest and most secure way to rent a new unit. See the pricing and unit availability in real time. Renting a new unit, paying your monthly bill, and the option to open the main gate (at select locations) are just a few of the tasks your app will perform easily, all from your smartphone. Let us help you make life simpler by using our powerful application designed specifically for you, our customer. At select locations, new customers can rent a unit from start to finish with our app in just minutes. Current customers use their unit number and their gate code to login.

## Key features

- Real-time unit availability and pricing
- Rent new units easily
- Pay monthly bills
- Open main gate (select locations)
- Secure login for current customers

## What do users think of RecNation?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy mobile app setup and convenience
- 👍 Remote gate opening functionality
- ✨ Real-time unit availability and pricing visibility
- 🏢 Clean facilities with amenities
- 📱 User-friendly interface (when working properly)
- 🔄 Seamless transition during acquisition

**Cons**

- 💰 Excessive and frequent rate increases
- 💳 Fraudulent and unexplained fees charged
- 📞 Poor customer service responsiveness
- 🌍 Outsourced customer service quality
- ❌ Inflexible payment options
- ⚠️ Billing issues and difficulty canceling service
- 🔐 Intrusive location services requirement
- 😤 Lack of corporate escalation options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Gate opening fails approximately 50% of the time
- Repeatedly prompts for gate code despite being stored
- Location services must be toggled on/off manually
- Payment processing errors with card information
- Billing system fails to process cancellations

**Most requested features**

- Partial payment capability
- Clearer AutoPay setup process
- Flexible payment options
- Better location services management
- Corporate customer service escalation path

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recnation/id1541273654/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Fraudulent funds withdrawn

*2026-02-04, version 2023.9*

First of all, when I used to call customer service, I would talk to a really nice lady named Ellen who was very helpful and made sure that everything was running great with my account. Now, when I call, I get a person I can barely understand because they’re obviously in a different country. I have been fraudulently charged a document processing fee of $35 on my account which I do not owe. Now they’re saying there’s no way to correct this and refund my money. I was told there’s not even a corporate office that I can call to get this resolved or anybody else I can talk to you to get this resolved. I was just told no you can’t get your money back.

### 2/5 — Not user friendly

*2025-12-20, version 2023.9*

The app is used to force more money out of you then what's due and it's not flexible to use. No options.

### 1/5 — Greed

*2025-09-01, version 2023.9*

Big company Big fees! Ever since this company took over, it’s been nothing but price increases and fees added. The consumer gets NOTHING new or better, just higher cost in these tough times! Can’t wait to get my boat out of there and save my money!

### 2/5 — Location Services

*2025-06-24, version 2023.9*

This app requires location services to “Always” be on in order to use remote open at facilities. Why?! Have to turn off and on every time I use it.

### 1/5 — Very buggy app with 50% failure rate on gate opening

*2024-11-13, version 2023.9*

The app is very buggy. It locks up and often crashes. It constantly asks you to enter your gate code even though the code is stored and displayed in the app. The gate only opens about 50% of the time. Overall kinda useless because of these issues.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2024-07-19, version 2023.9*

Y’all are complete trash as a company I feel sorry for anyone that rents storage from you

### 1/5 — Constantly raising rates. Raised 5 times in a year and a half.

*2024-05-08, version 2023.9*

Nice facility but the rates they are charging are excessive.

### 1/5 — Bad Customer Service

*2024-05-04, version 2023.9*

Been renting for several months on autopay then extended an extra month.  They didn’t say anything and didn’t/couldn’t do autopay again and restricted me from facility without warning.

### 5/5 — Coop

*2024-04-03, version 2023.9*

I love the ease of the mobile app , and getting in and out of the gate

### 2/5 — Getting out

*2024-02-11, version 2023.9*

I requested to be off of this on 31 January now here it is the middle of February and I’m still getting bills. I talked to someone on the email still have payment due don’t understand how I can let them know four times now that I’m not to be in that unit anymore yet I’m still getting billed for the month of the unit beware

## Frequently asked questions about RecNation

### What can I do with the RecNation app?

The app allows you to rent new self-storage units in real-time, view pricing and availability, pay your monthly bills, and at select locations, open the main gate. It's designed to simplify your storage management from your smartphone.

### How do I rent a unit using the app?

New customers can rent a unit from start to finish directly through the app in just a few minutes. You'll be able to see real-time pricing and unit availability to make your selection.

### How do current customers log in?

Current customers can log in to the app using their existing unit number and their gate code. This provides secure access to manage your account and utilize app features.

### Is the RecNation app free to use?

Yes, the RecNation app is free to download and use. There are no upfront costs associated with the application itself. You will still be responsible for the cost of your storage unit rental and any associated fees.

### Can I open the gate with the app?

Yes, at select locations, the app provides the functionality to open the main gate. This feature is designed to offer convenient access to your storage facility.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2023.9 — 2023-07-14

- Bug fixes and important updates for some locations!

### 2023.5 — 2023-05-06

- All New Design and iOS 16 Support

### 2023.2 — 2023-03-01

- UI fixes for smaller devices.

### 2023.1 — 2023-01-24

- iOS 16 Support
- All-New Design

### 2022.6 — 2022-06-23

- Updated app icon and login screen branding to match our new name from Recreational Realty to RecNation RV & Boat Storage.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*
