# Storage Genie

> Hands-Free Self Storage Access, Granted.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.opentech.storagegenie](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.opentech.storagegenie)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.opentech.storagegenie`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** OpenTech Alliance
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 108,000
- **Rating:** 4.76 / 5 (792 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.7.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-30
- **First published:** 2018-03-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 195 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opentech.storagegenie)
- **Website:** [http://opentechalliance.com/](http://opentechalliance.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://opentechalliance.com/privacy-policy/](https://opentechalliance.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Storage Genie revolutionizes your self-storage experience by providing seamless, hands-free access. Simply approach your storage facility's gate, and it opens automatically—no need to fumble for your phone or open any apps. This innovative extension enhances convenience by allowing you to pay rent directly from your mobile device, communicate effortlessly with your facility via call or email, and track your activity logs for added peace of mind.

Furthermore, Storage Genie helps you easily find nearby self-storage facilities, making it an all-in-one solution for managing your storage needs. Compatible with select facilities, this extension makes storage simpler, safer, and smarter. Download Storage Genie today and enjoy the magic of hands-free self storage access!

## Rankings

- #213,446 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.opentech.storagegenie.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users find Storage Genie Android app frustrating due to slow load times, frequent failure to open storage gates, and poor location detection. The app often crashes or wipes saved data after updates. The Android version is less reliable than iOS, with Bluetooth and auto-open features malfunctioning. Users dislike excessive permissions and non-intuitive UI requiring repeated facility selection. Some appreciate the convenience of gate access via app and code retention, but the many issues cause most users to prefer manual keypad entry.

### Pros

- Provides a potential convenience by allowing gate access via app instead of manual keypad entry.
- App retains user access codes, avoiding need to re-enter them every time.
- Intended to streamline storage facility gate access and account management.
- Positive experience reported on iOS version, showing the concept can work well on some platforms.

### Cons

- App is sluggish with long load times (20-30 seconds) and lag during gate opening.
- Gate opening via app often fails or is unreliable, requiring multiple attempts or restarting app.
- Poor location detection; app often fails to recognize user's storage facility or shows incorrect locations.
- Frequent app crashes, data wiping after updates, and loss of saved storage facilities causing user inconvenience.
- Android version is notably less reliable than iOS, with Bluetooth and auto-open features not working well or disabled.
- The app requests excessive permissions like continuous location access even when not needed, raising privacy concerns.
- Auto-open gate feature is often greyed out or non-functional, forcing manual operation.
- User interface is not optimized; app always starts by searching for nearby facilities instead of loading user's saved location directly.
- Updates have worsened app performance instead of improving it.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.opentech.storagegenie)