Noke Access for SmartStop vs Guardian Storage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Noke Access for SmartStop
Unlock and manage your storage unit using your smartphone. This app provides seamless access and control over your smart lock, eliminating the need for traditional keys. Enjoy convenient entry to your storage space directly from your mobile device.
- Smartphone storage unit access
- Seamless smart lock entry
- Keyless storage management
- Mobile device control
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Storage Smart Entry by Nokē allows you to seamlessly access your storage unit with your smartphone.
Guardian Storage
Easily manage your self-storage unit from your iPhone. Access gates and doors with a tap, share access securely with others, and handle account payments and move-outs without hassle.
- Instant Bluetooth access to gates and doors
- Securely share unit access with others
- View account details and invoices
- Make secure in-app payments
- Schedule move-outs
- In-app customer support
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Guardian Storage makes it easy to access and manage your self-storage unit, all from your iPhone. No phone calls, no paperwork, no keypad codes to remember. INSTANT ACCESS Open gates and building doors with a single tap using Bluetooth. No more fumbling with codes or waiting for access, just tap and go. SHARE ACCESS SECURELY Need a friend or family member to visit your unit? Add or remove additional users to provide shareable digital access, no sharing codes needed. ACCOUNT & PAYMENTS View your account details, check invoices, and make secure payments directly in the app. Stay on top of your storage without the hassle. MOVE-IN & MOVE-OUT Schedule a move-out right from the app. Managing your storage has never been simpler. DEDICATED SUPPORT Have a question? Reach our support team directly through the app whenever you need help.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Guardian Storage at 5.0 against Noke Access for SmartStop's 4.2. Noke Access for SmartStop's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). 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.
Guardian Storage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noke Access for SmartStop has 85 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Noke Access for SmartStop ships an update every 3 weeks, Guardian Storage monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Noke Access for SmartStop | Guardian Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (85 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 85 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartstop Self Storage Reit, Inc. | R6 Group Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Noke Access for SmartStop
Guardian Storage
In-app purchases
Noke Access for SmartStop
No in-app purchases
Guardian Storage
No in-app purchases
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