Comparison

Self Storage App vs Noke Access for SmartStop

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

Head to head
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

Noke Access for SmartStop

Unlock and manage your storage unit using your smartphone. This app provides seamless access and control over your smart lock, eliminating the need for traditional keys. Enjoy convenient entry to your storage space directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Smartphone storage unit access
  • Seamless smart lock entry
  • Keyless storage management
  • Mobile device control
Features
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Storage Smart Entry by Nokē allows you to seamlessly access your storage unit with your smartphone.

Screenshots

Self Storage App4 screens
Noke Access for SmartStop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Self Storage App at 54% against Noke Access for SmartStop's 0%. Self Storage App also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 85). Noke Access for SmartStop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Self Storage App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Self Storage App has 1.8K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Self Storage App's written reviews are positive against 0% of Noke Access for SmartStop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self Storage App ships an update every 3 months, Noke Access for SmartStop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Self Storage App versus Noke Access for SmartStop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelf Storage AppNoke Access for SmartStop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better4.2 (85 ratings)
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better85
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpiderDoorSmartstop Self Storage Reit, Inc.

Customer experience

Self Storage App

All ratings1,457 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative41.7%

Noke Access for SmartStop

All ratings85 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Noke Access for SmartStop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Self Storage App

No in-app purchases

None

Noke Access for SmartStop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Self Storage App free?
Self Storage App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noke Access for SmartStop free?
Noke Access for SmartStop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Self Storage App or Noke Access for SmartStop?
Self Storage App is rated higher. Self Storage App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Noke Access for SmartStop averages 4.2 from 85 ratings.
Do Self Storage App or Noke Access for SmartStop have ads?
Self Storage App shows ads; Noke Access for SmartStop does not.
Which is updated more often, Self Storage App or Noke Access for SmartStop?
Self Storage App ships an update every 3 months, and Noke Access for SmartStop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Self Storage App was updated on October 21, 2026 and Noke Access for SmartStop on October 13, 2026.

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