Spruce It Up vs Noke Access for SmartStop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spruce It Up
Report community issues like burnt-out streetlights or potholes directly to the city. Submit photos and precise GPS locations for quick resolution and track the progress of reported problems.
- Report community issues
- Submit photos of issues
- Use device GPS for location
- Monitor issue progress
- Notify city officials
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Spruce It Up is a great new way for the residents of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada to report issues in their community. Spruce It Up allows residents to report issues using their smart phone or tablet while they are out and about the city. Issues can be reported as soon as they are discovered. Residents can take photos of the issue and send them in with their report. They can also send in the exact location of the issue by using the GPS capabilities of their device. Whether it is a burnt out street light, an abandoned vehicle, unsightly graffiti or a gaping pothole, use Spruce It Up to notify the City and monitor the progress of the work!
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spruce It Up at 33% against Noke Access for SmartStop's 0%. Noke Access for SmartStop's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 1). 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.
Spruce It Up ships an update every 4 months, Noke Access for SmartStop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spruce It Up | Noke Access for SmartStop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (85 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 85 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of St. Albert | Smartstop Self Storage Reit, Inc. |
Customer experience
Spruce It Up
Noke Access for SmartStop
In-app purchases
Spruce It Up
No in-app purchases
Noke Access for SmartStop
No in-app purchases
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