Comparison

BearBox Control vs Squab Storage

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

Head to head
About

BearBox Control

Features
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Remotely control self-storage site doors and gates from your phone. Use this app to open doors and Bearlock units. Only compatible with BearBox sites. Your self-storage provider will provide the required access credentials.

About

Squab Storage

Features
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The hub for managing your account across Squab Storage. This app allows customers of Squab Storage to manage all aspects of their account. View your invoice history, make account payments, set up auto payments, and also add additional users. Importantly you can use the app to enable you to gain keyless access to your Squab Storage facility during our access hours. The app will keep details of your unit, and allow you to access gates and facility doors when you are in close proximity. If available, the app will also allow you to open your individual self-storage unit. All of this with just the touch of a button on your phone!

Screenshots

BearBox Control3 screens
Squab Storage3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Squab Storage at every 5 weeks against BearBox Control's every 4 months. 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BearBox Control ships an update every 4 months, Squab Storage every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
BearBox Control versus Squab Storage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBearBox ControlSquab Storage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBearBox InternationalPigeon Enterprises Ltd

In-app purchases

None

BearBox Control

No in-app purchases

None

Squab Storage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BearBox Control free?
BearBox Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Squab Storage free?
Squab Storage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BearBox Control or Squab Storage have ads?
Neither BearBox Control nor Squab Storage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BearBox Control or Squab Storage?
BearBox Control ships an update every 4 months, and Squab Storage every 5 weeks. Most recently, BearBox Control was updated on September 15, 2026 and Squab Storage on September 9, 2026.

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