BearBox Control vs SAM Systems
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BearBox Control
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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.
SAM Systems
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SAM – Smart Access Management: The App for Digital Self‑Storage Access SAM is an app designed for all users, modernizing the way you access and manage self‑storage units. Created for anyone who uses storage spaces, SAM offers a simple, secure, and flexible way to control your rented units digitally. Key Features: Instant Access: Open your booked self‑storage units directly from your smartphone. Real‑Time Status: Keep track of your unit’s door status and other important information at any time. Share Access: Invite other people and grant them secure digital access – perfect for family and friends. How It Works: After booking a unit with one of our partners, simply log in to the SAM app using your booking email. Your rented unit will automatically appear in the app. Want to share access? Add trusted users and set the time period during which they can enter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: BearBox Control at 3 against SAM Systems's 1. BearBox Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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.
BearBox Control ships an update every 4 months, SAM Systems every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BearBox Control | SAM Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BearBox International | JustTec GmbH |
In-app purchases
BearBox Control
No in-app purchases
SAM Systems
No in-app purchases









