NPC vs Qrio Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NPC
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ＡＲ体験アプリです。 ・アプリ内からダウンロードできるＰＤＦを使ってＡＲが楽しめます。 ・360度画像、フォトフレーム、映像・音声等が楽しめます。 ・コンテンツは今後更新・追加されていきます。 ・ＡＲが体験できるイベント等をプッシュ通知でお知らせします。
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 update cadence: Qrio Lock at every 6 weeks against NPC's every 34 months. NPC's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NPC ships an update every 34 months, Qrio Lock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NPC | Qrio Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NPC CORPORATION | Sony Network Communications Inc. |
In-app purchases
NPC
No in-app purchases
Qrio Lock
No in-app purchases
