Qrio Lock vs ANDO NFC
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.
ANDO NFC
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ANDO は、NFCタグの読み取りと書き込みをシンプルに行えるユーティリティアプリです。 ■ 主な機能 ・NFCタグの読み取り（テキスト / URL / NDEFデータ） ・NFCタグへの書き込み ・ANDO COLLECTIVE：NFCタグをスキャンして、出会ったANDOキャラクターをコレクション ・直感的でわかりやすいインターフェース ・美しい3Dビジュアルと心地よい操作感 ■ こんな方に ・NFCタグを使った情報共有をしたい方 ・URLやテキストをタグに書き込みたい方 ・ANDOキャラクターのコレクションを楽しみたい方 ・手軽にNFCを試してみたい方 ■ プライバシー アカウント登録は不要です。COLLECTIVE機能ではコレクションを保存するため、アプリが生成する匿名IDとNFCタグのUIDを使用します。解析・広告・トラッキングには使用しません。 ※ NFC機能のご利用にはNFC対応端末が必要です。
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Verdict
Qrio Lock and ANDO NFC are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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, ANDO NFC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qrio Lock | ANDO NFC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sony Network Communications Inc. | KENJI TSUKAHARA |
In-app purchases
Qrio Lock
No in-app purchases
ANDO NFC
No in-app purchases
