Comparison

Self Storage App vs Storage Genie

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

Head to head

Self Storage App

Self Storage Management

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.81.8K ratingsView app →

Storage Genie

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.73.7K ratingsView app →

About

Self Storage App

Manage your self-storage needs conveniently. Pay rent, rent new units, and access your storage unit, all from your smartphone. Stay organized and in control of your storage.

Highlights

Rent units and sign contracts
Securely pay rent
View access codes and open gates
Check balance on-demand
Report issues to management
Notify of move-out dates

Features

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Our Self Storage App makes your fast paced schedule a bit easier! Our App allows you to check your balance, send rent payments, rent units at some of our locations, open the entrance gate at certain locations, contact our front office and so much more! Our Key Features: • Rent units and sign the contract in minutes. (at certain locations) • Securely pay rent in just a few taps. • View your access code or 'tap' to open the entrance gate. (at certain locations) • Check your balance on-demand. • Report issues to management within seconds using our Report An Issue feature • Notify management of the expected move out date • And so much more!

About

Storage Genie

This app offers a convenient way to access your self-storage unit without needing to interact with your phone. It allows for hands-free entry, easy rent payments, and direct communication with your facility. Find nearby storage locations and track your activity logs.

Highlights

Hands-free gate and door access
In-app rent payments
Direct facility communication
Activity log tracking
Self-storage facility search

Features

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Storage Genie brings a new level of convenience to your self storage experience by granting you seamless, hands-free access to your facility. Simply drive up to the gate, and it will open like magic! No need to remove your phone from your pocket or search for an app. Simplify your self storage experience with Storage Genie. Download now and enjoy the magic! Key App Features: • Hands-Free Access: Enter and exit the property, open doors, gates, or elevators without touching your phone (enable location services in settings for this feature). • Easy Payments: Conveniently pay your self storage rent directly from your mobile device. • Facility Communication: Effortlessly call or email your self storage facility. • Activity Tracking: View your activity logs for your self storage property. • Facility Search: Locate nearby self storage facilities with ease. *Available at select self storage facilities, contact your facility to learn more.

Screenshots

Self Storage App4 screens

Storage Genie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Storage Genie at none against Self Storage App's shown. Storage Genie also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Self Storage App's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 23%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Self Storage App against 4.7 for Storage Genie. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Self Storage App's written reviews are positive against 23% of Storage Genie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self Storage App ships an update every 3 months, Storage Genie every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level

Self Storage App versus Storage Genie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Self Storage App	Storage Genie
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better	4.7 (3.7K ratings)
Positive reviews	54.2% of reviews — better	23.3% of reviews
Number of ratings	1.8K	3.7K — better
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 4 weeks — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	Free — better
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	48 MB	50 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SpiderDoor	OpenTech

Customer experience

Self Storage App

All ratings1,457 ratings

Positive95.2%

Neutral1.7%

Negative3.1%

Written reviews24 reviews

Positive54.2%

Neutral4.2%

Negative41.7%

Storage Genie

All ratings3,555 ratings

Positive92.9%

Neutral2.3%

Negative4.9%

Written reviews129 reviews

Positive23.3%

Neutral8.5%

Negative68.2%

User reviews

Self Storage App

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

🚀 Easy to use
🚀 Convenient for payments
👍 Great customer service
👍 24/7 access
👍 Clean and well-maintained facility

Room to improve

💰 Expensive
🚧 Difficult gate access
🐛 Bugs and pests in units
💰 Excessive late fees
🤯 Confusing billing and account issues

Storage Genie

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

✅ Easy to use once set up correctly
🚀 Convenient remote gate access from vehicle
⚙️ Recent updates have improved performance
📱 Simple and clean user interface
🔧 Works reliably when all settings configured properly

Room to improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and loading failures
❌ Access denied errors despite correct credentials
🔋 Excessive battery drain from constant location tracking
🔒 Invasive privacy requirements (always-on location)
💾 Data loss after app updates

Bugs and requests

Self Storage App

Reported bugs

2 issues

App crashes when trying to update account information
App not compatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests

Automatic payment system
Improved app functionality for gate access

Storage Genie

Reported bugs

14 issues

App crashes on 'loading your data' screen
Settings and saved codes erased after updates
Keypad missing asterisk (*) and pound (#) symbols
Keyboard won't pop up for text input
Auto open feature not functioning with location permissions

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App fails to recognize nearby keypads
Bluetooth connectivity issues
Access denied despite correct codes
iPhone 15 compatibility issues
Facility information not saving after entry
Search function returns excessive results without filtering
App stalls when locating facilities
Gate shows as opened but remains closed
Location tracking notification excessive (137 times in 3 days)

Requested features

8 requests

Better facility search functionality
Improved navigation and maps integration
More intuitive save button (not floppy disk icon)
Support for special characters (* and #) in passcodes
Location permission set to 'while using app' instead of 'always'

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Faster auto-open feature
Activity report access
Better keyboard functionality for code entry

In-app purchases

None

Self Storage App

No in-app purchases

None

Storage Genie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Self Storage App free?

Self Storage App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Storage Genie free?

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

Which has better reviews, Self Storage App or Storage Genie?

Self Storage App is rated higher. Self Storage App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Storage Genie averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.

Do Self Storage App or Storage Genie have ads?

Self Storage App shows ads; Storage Genie does not.

Which is updated more often, Self Storage App or Storage Genie?

Self Storage App ships an update every 3 months, and Storage Genie every 4 weeks. Most recently, Self Storage App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Storage Genie on October 29, 2026.