Qrio Lock vs WristKeys
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.
WristKeys
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WristKeys is a text input companion app designed to make typing easier on Apple Watch SE and smaller Apple Watch models. It supports Japanese flick input, English typing, numbers, symbols, snippets, and Watch notes. Create text on your Apple Watch and quickly send it through Messages or Mail. On iPhone, you can manage your custom snippets, personal dictionary, saved notes, and settings. Save frequently used phrases, email addresses, replies, and notes in advance, then access them quickly from your Apple Watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qrio Lock at none against WristKeys's 1. Qrio Lock also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). WristKeys's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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. WristKeys sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Qrio Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Qrio Lock ships an update every 6 weeks, WristKeys weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Qrio Lock | WristKeys |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sony Network Communications Inc. | Takashi Arai |
In-app purchases
Qrio Lock
No in-app purchases
WristKeys
- WristKeys Pro$4.99









