Qrio Lock vs Akerun App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Akerun App
Unlock various spaces like homes, offices, gyms, and schools using your smartphone as a key. Share digital keys with customizable expiration dates and manage access history for enhanced security. Supports various electronic locks and automatic doors.
- Smartphone as a key
- IC card integration
- Digital key sharing
- Access history tracking
- Enhanced security features
- Remote permission deletion
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Akerun Appを使うことで、自宅やオフィス、フィットネスジムやシェアスペース、学校などの様々な空間にアクセスすることができます。 【特長】 ■スマートフォンが鍵に アプリでドアの鍵を開けることができます。Akerunアカウントで合鍵を受け取ることで、アクセスできる空間を増やすことができます。様々な電気錠や自動ドア、ゲートに対応しています。 ■ICカードが鍵に お手持ちの交通系ICカード等を登録して鍵として利用することができます。スマートフォンにICカードをかざすことで簡単に登録できます。 ■合鍵をクラウドで管理 スマートフォンで電子的な合鍵をつくり、すぐに送ることができます。また、合鍵には有効期限を設定することもできます。 ■アクセス履歴をクラウドで管理 「いつ」「誰が」「どこに」出入りしたのかを確認することができます。 ■セキュリティを強化 ログイン時の2段階認証や紛失時の遠隔での権限削除、などにより、物理鍵運用よりもセキュリティを高めることができます。 【対応OS】 iOS16.0 以上
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Qrio Lock at 2.7 against Akerun App's 1.0. Qrio Lock also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Akerun App's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (22% vs 13%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Qrio Lock holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Qrio Lock's written reviews are positive against 22% of Akerun App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qrio Lock | Akerun App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | 22.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sony Network Communications Inc. | Photosynth Inc. |
Customer experience
Qrio Lock
Akerun App
In-app purchases
Qrio Lock
No in-app purchases
Akerun App
No in-app purchases
