Comparison

MyToro vs AcuRite NOW

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MyToro

Manage your Toro equipment, including robotic mowers, with this app. It provides setup guidance, scheduling, maintenance tracking, parts ordering, and lawn care tips. Stay informed with weather updates and automated service reminders.

Highlights
  • Robotic mower setup and mapping
  • Autonomous mowing schedule management
  • Real-time equipment status updates
  • Access to manuals and service schedules
  • Parts lookup and ordering
  • How-to videos for maintenance
  • Weather updates and lawn care tips
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Take Control of Your Yard with the MyToro® App! Easily manage your Toro® equipment—including the all-new Haven™ Robotic Mower—and keep everything running at peak performance, season after season. The MyToro App puts essential tools and resources at your fingertips, so you know exactly what to do—and when to do it. Now Featuring Haven™ Robotic Mower Support! Seamlessly set up, map, and manage your Haven Robotic Mower directly from the MyToro app. Once added to your equipment list, MyToro guides you through setup and yard mapping—then keeps you in control of your mower’s daily autonomous operation. Key Features: - Haven™ Robotic Mower Management • Set up and map your yard with step-by-step guidance • Monitor and adjust your Haven Robotic Mower’s autonomous mowing schedule • Stay in control with real-time status updates - Instant Access to Manuals & Service Schedules • Get the right information for your exact model—no searching required • Track maintenance history and log hours of operation - Find & Order Parts with Ease • View detailed assembly drawings and look up parts for your equipment • Order genuine Toro parts and maintenance kits in just a few taps - Step-by-Step How-To Videos • Watch guided maintenance tutorials or follow illustrated instructions • Keep your equipment in top shape with expert advice - Weather Updates & Lawn Care Tips • Check real-time weather conditions and forecasts • Browse articles for expert lawn care tips and best practices - Automated Service Reminders with Toro PUC™ (sold separately) • The Portable Usage Calculator (PUC™) tracks your mower or snowblower usage • Get automatic reminders for belt changes, spark plug replacements, oil changes, and more Download MyToro® today to manage your Toro equipment and experience effortless lawn care with Haven™!

About

AcuRite NOW

Access real-time, hyper-local weather and environmental data from your connected sensors. Get custom alerts, integrate with smart home devices, and make informed decisions for your home, garden, or outdoor adventures.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather data
  • Smart home integration
  • Customizable alerts
  • Multi-sensor monitoring
  • Visual dashboards
  • Historical trends
  • Daily & 5-day forecasts
Features
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The Weather You Need for the Life You Lead AcuRite NOW delivers real-time, hyper-local weather and environmental insights from your connected AcuRite weather stations and sensors—right from your smartphone. Designed for those who demand more precision, control, and seamless smart home integration, this next-gen app helps you stay informed, react faster, and make better decisions—indoors and out. For DIYers and Outdoor Enthusiasts Whether you’re gardening, prepping for a storm, or planning your next adventure, AcuRite NOW gives you instant access to hyper-local weather data from your personal sensors. Make smarter decisions about your day, your projects, and your gear. For Smart Home Pros Seamlessly integrate your AcuRite sensors with Alexa, Google Home, or use “If-This-Then-That” (IFTTT) automation recipes to build your own smart life. Automate actions like turning on fans, heaters, or dehumidifiers based on real-time weather triggers - all tailored to your needs. Key Features • Real-Time Weather Data based on your weather station or sensors, such as: temperature, humidity, wind, rainfall, barometric pressure, and air quality • Smart Home Integration with Alexa, Google Assistant, or use “If-This-Then-That” (IFTTT) • Custom Alerts: freeze warnings, leak detection, high humidity, strong wind, rainfall notifications, and more • Multi-Sensor Monitoring: keep tabs on multiple locations—garage, greenhouse, lake house, and more • Visual Dashboards: easy-to-read layouts make conditions and trends instantly clear • Historical Trends: view detailed charts and graphs for smarter long-term decisions • Reliable Daily & 5-Day Forecasts Custom Alerts, Smarter Action Set personalized alerts via push notifications and email to know when conditions exceed your desired range. Stay ahead of risks like: • Water leaks or flooding • High or low humidity (mold, allergens, damage to collectibles) • Freezing temperatures (protect pipes, plants, pets) • Excessive or inadequate rainfall • High wind (protect outdoor furniture, secure gardens) • High soil or liquid temperatures (gardening or aquarium care) Why AcuRite NOW? This isn’t just a weather app—it’s your personal command center. Whether you want to protect your home from the elements, create a healthier indoor environment, or enhance your smart home routines, AcuRite NOW helps you do more with data that matters. Common use cases include: • Maintaining safe indoor air quality • Preventing mold and mildew • Managing energy use and comfort • Monitoring conditions for pets, gardens, pools, or ponds • Supporting group activities or property care through shared access Share with Family, Friends & Neighbors Grant access to current conditions and alerts with those who need to stay in the loop—house sitters, lawn care providers, community gardens, or local weather station communities. Friendly, US-Based Customer Support Get real help from real people. Reach out via email or chat or explore our robust support knowledge base. Download AcuRite NOW and take control of your environment—wherever you are.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyToro at 1.6 against AcuRite NOW's 1.1. AcuRite NOW's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 186) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyToro holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AcuRite NOW has 1.2K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of MyToro's written reviews are positive against 2% of AcuRite NOW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyToro ships an update every 6 weeks, AcuRite NOW every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyToro versus AcuRite NOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyToroAcuRite NOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (186 ratings) — better1.1 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews — better1.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1861.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size461 MB251 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Toro CompanyChaney Instruments

Customer experience

MyToro

All ratings18 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews313 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative86.6%

AcuRite NOW

All ratings831 ratings
Positive2.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative96.8%
Written reviews424 reviews
Positive1.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative96.5%

Bugs and requests

MyToro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • PUC device not syncing properly
  • Unable to register products in Canada

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit maintenance records
  • Improved syncing reliability
  • Support for Canadian users
  • Automatic maintenance reminders

AcuRite NOW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyToro

No in-app purchases

None

AcuRite NOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyToro free?
MyToro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AcuRite NOW free?
AcuRite NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyToro or AcuRite NOW?
MyToro is rated higher. MyToro averages 1.6 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while AcuRite NOW averages 1.1 from 1.2K ratings.
Do MyToro or AcuRite NOW have ads?
Neither MyToro nor AcuRite NOW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyToro or AcuRite NOW?
MyToro ships an update every 6 weeks, and AcuRite NOW every 5 weeks. Most recently, MyToro was updated on November 5, 2026 and AcuRite NOW on November 5, 2026.

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