Qrio Lock vs hiroview
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.
hiroview
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パノラマ、フィッシュアイ、熱画像など、高度なカメラ機能をサポート。 熱異常アラーム、IPカメラIVSイベント通知、スマートNVR/DVRアラーム通知を実現。 録画データへの即時アクセスと再生が可能です。 主なアップデート内容： 1.視覚体験を向上させるブランド新UIを採用 2.スムーズな操作性を実現する新再生アニメーション効果 3.より簡単なアクセスを実現するデバイス共有機能 4.P2P v2をサポートし、より高速で安定した接続を実現 5.イベントアラーム通知とポップアップアラートによる即時通知 6.セキュリティ操作を楽にするワンクリックでアーム/ディアーム機能 7.モニタリングをより効果的にする縦画面フルスクリーン視聴機能を追加 8.より使いやすいカスタマイズ可能なクイック機能設定 9.白色光、警告灯、点滅灯など、新照明コントロール機能を追加
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Qrio Lock at every 6 weeks against hiroview's every 10 months. hiroview'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.
Qrio Lock ships an update every 6 weeks, hiroview every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qrio Lock | hiroview |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sony Network Communications Inc. | hiromokuten Co.,Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Qrio Lock
No in-app purchases
hiroview
No in-app purchases
