Storage Genie vs Noke Access for SmartStop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Hands-free gate and door access
- In-app rent payments
- Direct facility communication
- Activity log tracking
- Self-storage facility search
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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.
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.
- Smartphone storage unit access
- Seamless smart lock entry
- Keyless storage management
- Mobile device control
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Storage Smart Entry by Nokē allows you to seamlessly access your storage unit with your smartphone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Storage Genie at 4.7 against Noke Access for SmartStop's 4.3. Storage Genie also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 0%) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 86). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Storage Genie holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storage Genie has 3.8K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Storage Genie's written reviews are positive against 0% of Noke Access for SmartStop's.
Storage Genie ships an update every 4 weeks, Noke Access for SmartStop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Storage Genie | Noke Access for SmartStop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.8K ratings) — better | 4.3 (86 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K — better | 86 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OpenTech | Smartstop Self Storage Reit, Inc. |
Customer experience
Storage Genie
Noke Access for SmartStop
Bugs and requests
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
Noke Access for SmartStop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Storage Genie
No in-app purchases
Noke Access for SmartStop
No in-app purchases
Questions
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