Paxton Solo vs SAM Systems
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paxton Solo
Manage access control for your properties remotely. Grant or deny entry, view event logs, and control doors and gates directly from your smartphone. Ensure security and convenience with this intuitive system.
- Remote access control
- Grant/deny entry
- View event logs
- Control doors and gates
- Smartphone management
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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 in-app purchases: SAM Systems at none against Paxton Solo's 14. Paxton Solo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Paxton Solo sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. SAM Systems asks for nothing beyond the download.
Paxton Solo ships an update every 3 weeks, SAM Systems every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paxton Solo | SAM Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paxton Access Ltd | JustTec GmbH |
In-app purchases
Paxton Solo
- 1 Solo Credit$1.00
- 10 Credits$10.00
- 20 Solo Credits$20.00
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- 50 Solo Credits$50.00
- 100 Credits$100.00
- 450 Solo Credits$450.00
- 500 Solo Credits$500.00
- 550 Solo Credits$549.99
- 600 Solo Credits$600.00
- 650 Solo Credits$649.99
- 700 Solo Credits$700.00
- 750 Solo Credits$749.99
- 800 Solo Credits$800.00
- 850 Solo Credits$849.99
SAM Systems
No in-app purchases
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