Comparison

Roboconnect vs ioBroker Objects

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

Head to head
About

Roboconnect

Control and monitor your robotic lawn mower remotely. Receive instant notifications for incidents, change mower modes, and even use a joystick for manual control. Schedule mowing jobs and adjust mowing times for optimal lawn care.

Highlights
  • Push notifications for incidents
  • Quick mower mode changes
  • Joystick mower control
  • Submit mowing jobs
  • Adjust mowing times
  • Detailed mower status
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With Roboconnect you can access the Robonect-module with in your automower and control your lawn mower. - Get Push notifications about current incidents - Quickly change the mower modes - Control your mower with a JoyStick - Submit "Mowing jobs" to your mower - Change the mowing times - Detailed information about the status of your mower !Important! - Without an installed Robonect module in a compatible Automower, you will not be able to use this app. You can find more information here: https://www.robonect.de/ --- Upgrade to Roboconnect Premium subscription and discover the full potential of Roboconnect - with great additional features ($ 0.99 / month, $ 3.99 / year). - Prices may be different depending on your region - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal my be turned of by going to the user's Account settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - Also look at the privacy policy and the terms of use -- Roboconnect Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/70912357 Roboconnect Terms of use: https://www.websitepolicies.com/policies/view/cXNGEhWU

About

ioBroker Objects

Features
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ioBroker Objects ist eine native iOS-App zum Durchsuchen, Beobachten und Bedienen deiner ioBroker-Objekte und States. Verbinde dich direkt im lokalen Netzwerk, über VPN oder über Cloudflare Zero Trust mit deiner ioBroker-Instanz. Die App unterstützt simple-api und rest-api, erkennt den passenden API-Typ automatisch und kann Werte per Live-Updates oder Polling aktuell halten. Funktionen: • Mehrere ioBroker-Verbindungen speichern • Objektbaum nach Adapter und Struktur durchsuchen • States lesen und schreibbare Werte ändern • Favoriten, Suche, Filter und Detailansichten • Konfigurierbares Smart-Home-Dashboard • Komponenten für Licht, Rollladen, Thermostat, Sensoren, Energie, Aktionen und mehr • Home-Screen-Widgets für States, Steuerung und Dashboard • Apple-Watch-App für ausgewählte Objekte • Watch-Komplikationen für wichtige Werte • Kurzbefehle und Siri-Aktionen zum Lesen und Schreiben von States • Optionaler iCloud-Sync für Einrichtung, Favoriten und Dashboard-Konfiguration • Cloudflare Zero Trust Service Token pro Verbindung • Sichere Speicherung sensibler Zugangsdaten im iOS-Schlüsselbund Die App greift nicht direkt auf deine ioBroker-Datenbank zu. Sie verwendet HTTP/HTTPS für REST-Anfragen und optional WebSocket für Live-Updates. Passwörter, Cloudflare-Secrets und Zugangsdaten bleiben lokal auf deinem Gerät und werden nicht über iCloud synchronisiert. Voraussetzungen: Du benötigst eine eigene ioBroker-Installation mit simple-api oder rest-api. Für Live-Updates ist zusätzlich ein ioBroker web- oder admin-Adapter mit socket.io erforderlich.

Screenshots

Roboconnect4 screens
ioBroker Objects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ioBroker Objects at none against Roboconnect's 2. ioBroker Objects also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Roboconnect's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Roboconnect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ioBroker Objects asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roboconnect ships an update every 2 months, ioBroker Objects weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Roboconnect versus ioBroker Objects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoboconnectioBroker Objects
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoritz LoiblThomas Entner

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Roboconnect

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly premium subscription14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly premium subscription1 Month trial$3.991 Year
None

ioBroker Objects

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roboconnect free?
Roboconnect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ioBroker Objects free?
ioBroker Objects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Roboconnect or ioBroker Objects have ads?
Neither Roboconnect nor ioBroker Objects shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roboconnect or ioBroker Objects?
Roboconnect ships an update every 2 months, and ioBroker Objects weekly. Most recently, Roboconnect was updated on September 29, 2026 and ioBroker Objects on September 18, 2026.

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