Comparison

McCulloch ROB vs Futurehome

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

Head to head
About

McCulloch ROB

This application allows you to control and monitor your robotic lawn mower remotely. Manage mowing schedules, send instant commands, and check the mower's status directly from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Remote mower control
  • Mowing schedule management
  • Instant mower commands
  • Mower status monitoring
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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Just sit back, relax and Let ROB do the job! Reclaim your spare time and never have the hassle of mowing the lawn again, thanks to the McCulloch robotic mower. The McCulloch ROB App enhances your mowing experience even further, giving you more simple control at your fingertips via the smartphone app. ROB is the ultimate garden companion so just sit back, relax and Let ROB do the job! The McCulloch ROB App is more convenient and intuitive way to control & monitor ROB with many great benefits including: An intuitive way to tell ROB what to do • Intuitive and clear control interface direct from your smartphone • Gives you the ability to send instant mower commands i.e go home, start or finish mowing etc. • Easily manage ROB’s cutting schedule to fit around your needs and lifestyle. ROB lets you know how he is feeling • Indication on ROB’s current mowing status. (ie mowing, charging etc) The McCulloch ROB app interacts with your mower through Bluetooth (4.0) wireless connection The Bluetooth module is already fitted into the mower so all you need to do is turn on your Bluetooth signal on your phone and connect. There are no additional accessories required.

About

Futurehome

Control your smart home devices, including lights and climate, with a user-friendly dashboard. Create custom automations and manage access for multiple users. Receive real-time notifications and review event timelines for a seamless smart living experience.

Highlights
  • Fast loading speed and excellent performance
  • Z-wave and Zigbee Smarthub compatibility
  • User-friendly dashboard
  • Customizable automations and rules
  • Simple room navigation
  • Light and climate control
  • Multi-user and household management
Features
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Key features - Very fast loading speed and excellent performance for a smooth smart home experience - Works together with Futurehome’s new Z-wave and Zigbee Smarthub, so that you can add even more of your favorite products and functions - Simple and user-friendly dashboard to control your home - Automations: Create simple rules to make your life easier. Increase the lighting to two lights when the sun goes down is one example. The possibilities are endless, and we continue to add new features all the time - Simple room navigation, so that you won’t get lost in the app Easy light control Connect the lights in your home to and you will be able to adjust the lighting and mood. Automate the lights based on motion or according to the time of day. When you leave home, go to bed or go on vacation, you can turn off all the lights with one simple click. Climate control The automatic temperature adjustment features ensure optimal comfort and energy efficiency in your home. The system uses sensors to adjust itself and to maintain your desired temperature day and night. This is so that you can be as energy efficient as possible, without sacrificing any comfort. Combined with rules and automations, the possibilities are endless. Modes and shortcuts The Futurehome app allows you to easily switch modes, including whether you are home or away, when it’s night, or when you’re on vacation. You are in complete control of what you would like to happen in your home when you switch modes. At night when you go to bed, you can by turning on night mode instantly turn off all the lights, and even turn down the heating to let your home save energy for you. Users and households Access to your Futurehome and its functions can be granted to as many users as you please. As the owner or administrator of your Futurehome site, you are free to invite new users as you wish. Futurehome users can access multiple households from the same app and easily switch between them. If the notifications are turned on, you can receive updates from all sites regardless of which one you are currently using. Timeline and push notifications In the timeline interface, you can see a detailed time-stamped breakdown of all important events that have taken place in your home. All important events are also sent by push notifications to your mobile device and logged on the timeline. License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

McCulloch ROB4 screens
Futurehome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Futurehome at 100% against McCulloch ROB's 16%. Futurehome also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Futurehome holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of McCulloch ROB's written reviews are positive against 100% of Futurehome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

McCulloch ROB ships an update every 3 months, Futurehome monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
McCulloch ROB versus Futurehome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMcCulloch ROBFuturehome
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGARDENAFuturehome AS

Customer experience

McCulloch ROB

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive16.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative80.6%

Futurehome

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

McCulloch ROB

No in-app purchases

None

Futurehome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is McCulloch ROB free?
McCulloch ROB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Futurehome free?
Futurehome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, McCulloch ROB or Futurehome?
Futurehome is rated higher. McCulloch ROB averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Futurehome averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do McCulloch ROB or Futurehome have ads?
Neither McCulloch ROB nor Futurehome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, McCulloch ROB or Futurehome?
McCulloch ROB ships an update every 3 months, and Futurehome monthly. Most recently, McCulloch ROB was updated on October 10, 2026 and Futurehome on September 28, 2026.

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