# MowerPlus vs Smith Consumer App

The clearest difference is rating: Smith Consumer App at 5.0 against MowerPlus's 2.7. Smith Consumer App also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). MowerPlus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (150 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Smith Consumer App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MowerPlus has 150 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MowerPlus ships an update every 3 months, Smith Consumer App every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MowerPlus | Smith Consumer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mowerplus/id1087489965/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smith-consumer-app/id1560384348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 115 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Deere](https://appshunter.io/developer/411445733) | [Smith Tractor Company, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560384350) |

## What reviewers say

### MowerPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mowerplus/id1087489965)

Optimize your John Deere riding lawn mower's performance and track your mowing habits. Get personalized equipment information, mowing advice, and maintenance alerts. Record your mowing path, time, speed, and coverage data.

**Highlights:** Custom equipment information via barcode scan, Best time to mow recommendations, Expert pre-mow tips, Maintenance reminders, Walk-through guides, Mowing path, time, speed, and coverage recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Tracks mowing sessions and patterns effectively
- 🔋 Battery/SoC monitoring for electric mowers
- 📝 Maintenance log and reminders
- 🗺️ GPS tracking with mowing maps
- ⏱️ Time tracking and statistics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on iOS 15+
- 📡 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- ❌ Missing data display (RPM, fuel, voltage, hours)
- 🗺️ GPS tracking inaccuracy
- 🔌 Smart Connector compatibility problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when clicking Mow Now button (iOS 15+)
- Smart Connector firmware update causes app to crash
- App fails to recognize valid serial numbers
- Bluetooth connection shows but no data displays
- Gauge cluster data not syncing to app

**Requested features**

- Support for non-mowing activities (snow blowing, thatching, spraying)
- Celsius temperature option
- Full-screen mowing mode
- iCloud/cloud backup functionality
- Data transfer between devices


### Smith Consumer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smith-consumer-app/id1560384348)

This dealership loyalty app offers customers personalized coupons, exclusive specials, and convenient service scheduling. Enhance your experience with easy access to dealership offers and appointment booking.

**Highlights:** Personalized coupons, Exclusive specials, Easy service scheduling, Enhanced user experience, Dealership loyalty program

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MowerPlus free?

MowerPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smith Consumer App free?

Smith Consumer App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MowerPlus or Smith Consumer App?

Smith Consumer App is rated higher. MowerPlus averages 2.7 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Smith Consumer App averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MowerPlus or Smith Consumer App have ads?

Smith Consumer App shows ads; MowerPlus does not.

### Which is updated more often, MowerPlus or Smith Consumer App?

MowerPlus ships an update every 3 months, and Smith Consumer App every 11 months. Most recently, MowerPlus was updated on October 2, 2026 and Smith Consumer App on September 15, 2026.

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