Anker Nebula vs Qrio Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anker Nebula
Control your Nebula smart projector or soundbar remotely. Navigate menus, type text, and access functions using your mobile device's touchpad, virtual keyboard, and dedicated buttons.
- Touchpad control
- Virtual keyboard
- Function buttons
- Device control
- Seamless integration
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Anker Nebula (formerly Nebula Connect) is the official companion app for your Anker smart projector. Turn your phone into a full-featured remote control. Use the touchpad, virtual keyboard, and function buttons to navigate menus, search, and play content — no remote required. Works with Nebula Capsule, Mars, Cosmos, X Series, P Series projectors, and SpaceFlow devices. Questions? Contact us at support@seenebula.com.
Qrio Lock
This smart lock offers hands-free unlocking by automatically detecting your approach. It also features auto-locking when the door is closed and allows for easy key sharing with family and friends. Remote operation and notifications are available with an optional hub.
- Hands-free unlocking
- Auto lock
- Easy key sharing
- No installation required
- Remote operation with hub
- Notifications
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※ Available on iOS 14.0 or later. ※ Using Apple Watch requires watchOS 8.0 or later. ※ Please note that Qrio Smart Lock (Q-SL1) account can not be used. ◇ Hands-free unlocking There is no need to take out your smartphone. Just approach the door, Qrio Lock automatically unlock the key. ◇ Auto lock If you forget to lock the key when you go out, the new auto lock will be locked the door by detected the door has been closed. ◇ Support various doors and installation construction is unnecessary We are pursuing a design that fits to various door locks for the living environment in Japan. There is no need for key replacement or drilling. It can be installed safely in a rental house too. ◇ More freedom in the key-free lifestyle. Qrio Lock is family-friendly Qrio Lock is very convenient because you can create a key and share it easily with your family or acquaintances. With Qrio Lock, you can use it to suit your lifestyle. ◇ Security with remote operation and notification function By linking with Qrio Hub, you can operate Qrio Lock and receive notifications on your smartphone on the go. ※ "Hands-free unlocking" may consume the battery of the smartphone than usual because it uses GPS in the background.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Anker Nebula at 4.3 against Qrio Lock's 2.7. Anker Nebula also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 3) and review sentiment (37% vs 13%). Qrio Lock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Anker Nebula sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Qrio Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Anker Nebula holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anker Nebula has 2.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Anker Nebula's written reviews are positive against 13% of Qrio Lock's.
Anker Nebula ships an update every 5 weeks, Qrio Lock every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Anker Nebula | Qrio Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (2.1K ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews — better | 12.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 354 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power Mobile Life LLC | Sony Network Communications Inc. |
Customer experience
Anker Nebula
Qrio Lock
Bugs and requests
Anker Nebula
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Unable to connect to projector
- Keyboard input not working properly
- Mouse cursor disappears unexpectedly
- Projector features not functioning as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Brightness adjustment options
- Improved keyboard functionality
- Ability to control volume with phone buttons
- Better integration with streaming services
- Support for 3D mode
Qrio Lock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Anker Nebula
- 150 Sparks$14.99
- 600 Sparks$54.99
- 1200 Sparks$99.99
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- 2640 Sparks$199.99
Qrio Lock
No in-app purchases
