# MowerPlus vs Case IH Bale Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Case IH Bale Manager at 5.0 against MowerPlus's 2.7. Case IH Bale Manager also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). MowerPlus's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Case IH Bale Manager 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MowerPlus ships an update every 3 months, Case IH Bale Manager every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MowerPlus | Case IH Bale Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mowerplus/id1087489965/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/case-ih-bale-manager/id6468880391/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 115 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Deere](https://appshunter.io/developer/411445733) | [CNH Industrial N.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/857887172) |

## 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


### Case IH Bale Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/case-ih-bale-manager/id6468880391)

This application allows users to create custom invoices by capturing baler data. It transmits baler and job details via Bluetooth to record bale count, moisture, and density for specific baling jobs. Data can be easily exported for billing and record-keeping.

**Highlights:** Capture baler and job data, Create custom invoices, Export data via text, email, or printer, Generate PDF documents, Export billing records in QIF format, Search and filter baler data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MowerPlus free?

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

### Is Case IH Bale Manager free?

Case IH Bale Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MowerPlus or Case IH Bale Manager?

Case IH Bale Manager is rated higher. MowerPlus averages 2.7 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Case IH Bale Manager averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MowerPlus or Case IH Bale Manager have ads?

Neither MowerPlus nor Case IH Bale Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MowerPlus or Case IH Bale Manager?

MowerPlus ships an update every 3 months, and Case IH Bale Manager every 5 weeks. Most recently, MowerPlus was updated on September 11, 2026 and Case IH Bale Manager on September 9, 2026.

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