STRATIS 2.0 vs Garage Space
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STRATIS 2.0
Control smart devices, manage access, and submit service requests within your apartment building. This app provides mobile passes for elevators, parking, common areas, and units, offering remote control of thermostats, lighting, and more for residents and staff.
- Mobile passes for electronic access
- Remote control of smart devices
- Submit service requests
- Visitor access management
- Customizable home dashboard
- Geofencing triggers
- Energy and water consumption tracking
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Welcome Home. With the new STRATIS Mobile App, Residents, Staff, Visitors, and Vendors can seamlessly use mobile passes for all electronic access points including elevators, parking garages, common areas, amenity areas, and of course, apartment units. Users have the ability to remotely control their smart devices in the unit (including thermostats, lighting, and more!), submit service requests, request access for visitors, and much more! CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF COMPATIBLE DEVICES: https://stratisiot.com/connected-solutions/. Your property must have these types of devices installed and connected to STRATIS in order to work with the mobile app. Check with your property manager if you have any questions! We make smart apartment living easier. Residents with accounts immediately gain access to any and all devices and access points they have permissions for. When a Resident moves off the property, they immediately lose access to that unit, and the devices revert back to property management control. Backed by our property-wide networks for device connectivity and our SOC 2 Type 2 audited security focus, Residents and Staff users can rest at ease that their devices, data, and units are safe and secure. STRATIS is Intelligent Buildings, not just shiny bells and whistles that typically come with the term “IoT.” We focus on security, energy management, asset protection, and efficiencies. We are installed in over 350,000 apartments in the U.S., and more than 30,000 apartments internationally. This new STRATIS Mobile App is a scalable and flexible foundation that we continue to grow on, so don’t be surprised when you see cool new features every couple of months! With STRATIS, you can: * Customize your home dashboard with devices and scenes that you use the most * Unlock your unit lock and other access points from your mobile device * Control all devices in your apartment from anywhere in the world * Create schedules and scenes for intelligent device control and management * Enable location-based triggers through geofencing * Receive alerts for leaks, door & window openings, motion, etc. * See and save energy and water consumption over time!* * Control your devices through our Alexa and Google voice integrations * Seamlessly interact with even the largest of devices, like window shades! * Control and manage your water heater from the STRATIS Mobile App!** * and so much more! **If on a compatible energy metered, water metered, or water heater property. STRATIS integrates with the following devices: https://stratisiot.com/connected-solutions/ STRATIS – Smart Apartments. Intelligent Buildings.
Garage Space
Easily find and rent affordable storage and parking spaces from individuals in your neighborhood. Offers flexible monthly rentals with no long-term contracts and secure in-app payments. Also allows users to earn passive income by renting out their own unused spaces.
- Find affordable local storage and parking
- Rent garages, sheds, driveways, and parking spots
- Secure in-app payments
- Flexible monthly rentals, cancel anytime
- AI-powered inventory tracker
- Earn passive income by hosting
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Garage Space is the easiest way to find affordable local storage and parking. Rent garages, sheds, basements, driveways, parking spots, warehouses, and more from real people in your neighborhood, at up to 50% less than traditional self-storage facilities. Whether you're decluttering, moving, storing seasonal gear, or just need a place to park, Garage Space connects you with hosts who have space to spare. No long-term contracts. No hidden fees. Just simple, monthly rentals you can cancel anytime. FIND THE PERFECT SPACE • Search by map or address to discover spaces near you • Filter by type: garages, covered parking, sheds, barns, bedrooms, basements, attics, warehouses, offices, lots, and more • View photos, pricing, reviews, and host ratings before you book • Save your favorites and come back when you're ready BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE • Secure in-app payments powered by Stripe • Instant booking on select listings, no waiting for approval • Flexible cancellation so plans can change • Verified hosts and renters for a trusted community STAY CONNECTED • Message hosts directly to ask questions before or after booking • Get real-time notifications about your reservations • Manage check-ins, co-renters, and access details from one place TRACK YOUR STUFF • AI-powered inventory tracker lets you scan, label, and categorize your stored items • Know exactly what you have and where it is EARN MONEY AS A HOST • Turn your unused garage, driveway, spare room, or empty lot into passive income • List your space in minutes with guided setup • Track earnings, performance insights, and payouts from the Performance dashboard • Manage bookings, communicate with renters, and grow your hosting business WHY GARAGE SPACE? Traditional self-storage is expensive, inconvenient, and impersonal. Garage Space offers a better way: real spaces from real people in your community, with prices that make sense. Thousands of hosts across all 50 states are ready to welcome you. • Up to 50% cheaper than traditional storage facilities • Convenient locations in your neighborhood • Flexible monthly rentals, cancel anytime • 24/7 support tools and help articles Download Garage Space and start saving on storage today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Garage Space at 100% against STRATIS 2.0's 15%. Garage Space also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). STRATIS 2.0's advantage is ratings volume (9K vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Garage Space holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STRATIS 2.0 has 9K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of STRATIS 2.0's written reviews are positive against 100% of Garage Space's.
STRATIS 2.0 ships an update monthly, Garage Space every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STRATIS 2.0 | Garage Space |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (9K ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | StratIS EMS, LLC | Garage Space LLC |
Customer experience
STRATIS 2.0
Garage Space
Bugs and requests
STRATIS 2.0
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to connect to locks
- Thermostat controls not working
- Frequent sign-outs
Requested features
5 requests- Faster lock connection
- More reliable performance
- Improved user interface
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Ability to share access with guests
Garage Space
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
STRATIS 2.0
No in-app purchases
Garage Space
No in-app purchases









