Extra Space Storage vs Starlink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Extra Space Storage
Manage your storage unit and payments easily. Access facility information, gate codes, and even open gates with your phone at participating locations. Keep your account details updated and track access activity.
- Facility information access
- Gate code storage
- Payment management
- Digital gate access (participating facilities)
- Account information updates
- Share unit access (participating facilities)
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The Extra Space Storage app serves all Extra Space Storage customers. You’ll have quick and easy access to facility information including the facility address, operating hours, and contact information. The best part is you’ll never have to worry about forgetting your gate code again because we’ve put it on the home page of the app for easy and convenient access! You can now also access My Account through the Extra Space app. With My Account, you can manage payments by making single payments when your bill is due or setting up Easy Pay, and you’ll have the ability to update your account information. At participating facilities, the app also makes accessing your storage unit and storage facility as easy as the push of a button. Download the app today to experience Digital Access at Extra Space Storage. Not sure your facility offers Digital Access? Feel free to check on the website or call your store manager. With the Extra Space Storage app, you can now enjoy the following benefits all from the convenience and ease of your phone: Easy access to My Account where you can manage payments and update account information Bluetooth technology that allows you to open your gate without ever touching a keypad again (participating facilities) Never forget your gate code again Real-time tracking of access activity for your unit (participating facilities) Easily share access to your storage unit with family, friends, or movers without giving out your access code or keys (participating facilities) Easy access to help Leave feedback via the app – we love hearing from our customers!
Starlink
This app helps you set up and optimize your satellite internet connection. It guides you through finding the best installation spot, checking for obstructions, and verifying your WiFi. You can also monitor your network, receive alerts, and troubleshoot issues.
- Identify optimal install location
- Check for obstructions
- Set up hardware
- Verify WiFi connection
- Receive service alerts
- Access connectivity statistics
- Troubleshoot issues
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Starlink delivers high-speed Internet almost anywhere on Earth. The Starlink app is here to help you: • Identify the install location that will ensure the best quality of service • Check for obstructions that can interfere with service • Set up your Starlink hardware • Verify your WiFi connection • Receive alerts for service issues • Access your connectivity statistics • Identify devices connected to your network • Troubleshoot connectivity issues • Contact support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Starlink at 87% against Extra Space Storage's 57%. Starlink also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). 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.
Starlink holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starlink has 115K ratings behind it against 22K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Extra Space Storage's written reviews are positive against 87% of Starlink's.
Extra Space Storage ships an update every 3 weeks, Starlink every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Extra Space Storage | Starlink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (22K ratings) | 4.9 (115K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | 86.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22K | 115K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #93 | #16 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 277 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Extra Space Management, INC | SpaceX |
Customer experience
Extra Space Storage
Starlink
User reviews
Extra Space Storage
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy access and convenience
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🔒 Secure and clean facility
- 💡 Useful digital access features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable app
- 💰 Frequent and steep price increases
- 🔑 Issues with digital access/Bluetooth locks
- ⏱️ Frustrating login/logout experience
Starlink
From 115K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable internet
- 👍 Easy setup and installation
- 💡 Excellent for rural areas
- 🚀 Consistent high speeds
- 👍 Seamless user experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive upfront cost
- 💰 High monthly subscription
- 🐛 Intermittent outages
- 🐛 Obstruction detection problems
Bugs and requests
Extra Space Storage
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or fails to load
- Digital access not working as expected
- Inconsistent user experience across updates
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to manage account details through app
- Improved digital access reliability and consistency
- Notification for upcoming price changes
Starlink
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to contact support
- Unable to load account information in app
- Inability to add mesh routers through app
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to block devices on the network
- More router configuration options
- Push notifications for service updates
- Directional stow option for mobile use
- Scheduled software updates
In-app purchases
Extra Space Storage
No in-app purchases
Starlink
No in-app purchases
Questions
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