Comparison

BearBox Control vs SAM Systems

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

SAM Systems

Features
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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.

Screenshots

BearBox Control3 screens
SAM Systems4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · 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, SAM Systems every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BearBox Control versus SAM Systems: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBearBox ControlSAM Systems
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBearBox InternationalJustTec GmbH

In-app purchases

None

BearBox Control

No in-app purchases

None

SAM Systems

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BearBox Control free?
BearBox Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAM Systems free?
SAM Systems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BearBox Control or SAM Systems have ads?
Neither BearBox Control nor SAM Systems shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BearBox Control or SAM Systems?
BearBox Control ships an update every 4 months, and SAM Systems every 3 months. Most recently, BearBox Control was updated on October 2, 2026 and SAM Systems on October 8, 2026.

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