Comparison

SquareTrade vs MyToro

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

Head to head
About

SquareTrade

Protect your electronic devices from accidental damage and malfunctions. Manage your coverage, file claims for repair or replacement, and access tech support. Get peace of mind for your valuable gadgets.

Highlights
  • Accidental damage protection
  • Malfunction coverage
  • File repair/replacement claims
  • Upload item receipts
  • Check phone health
  • Chat with an agent
  • Purchase new plans
Features
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SquareTrade Protection Plans cover all of your electronic devices for accidents like drops and spills, plus common malfunctions. We’re trusted by over 80 million customers and have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Plus, SquareTrade Protection Plans are the only plans backed by Allstate. Our mobile app makes it easy to access all our services, right at your fingertips. Use the SquareTrade mobile app to: • Understand your coverage • Upload your item receipt • File a claim to get your item repaired or replaced • Check your phone health and network speeds to help troubleshoot your device • View tips on how to get more from your technology • Chat with an agent • Buy a plan to protect a new item • Update your account information • Access premium features like Tech Support, ID Protection and Roadside Assistance on selected plans To view our Notice at Collection, go to www.squaretrade.com/notice-at-collection

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™!

Screenshots

SquareTrade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SquareTrade at 4.5 against MyToro's 1.6. SquareTrade also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 122) and review sentiment (20% vs 8%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

SquareTrade holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SquareTrade has 2.8K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of SquareTrade's written reviews are positive against 8% of MyToro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SquareTrade ships an update every 2 months, MyToro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SquareTrade versus MyToro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquareTradeMyToro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.8K ratings) — better1.6 (122 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better7.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better122
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB461 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquareTradeThe Toro Company

Customer experience

SquareTrade

All ratings2,802 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative76.3%

MyToro

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

User reviews

SquareTrade

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Phone insurance
  • 🛒 Easy to purchase
  • 🔍 Product checked out well
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🔧 Efficient repair process

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🔄 Endless sign-in loop
  • 🤖 Poor customer service
  • 🤯 Difficult claims process
  • 🤔 Inconsistent information

MyToro

From 122 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for tracking maintenance
  • 💡 Useful for monitoring equipment usage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and syncing issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain on PUC device
  • 👎 Unreliable data tracking
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface

Bugs and requests

SquareTrade

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Incorrect device information
  • App crashes on launch
  • Disconnects during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to delete old devices
  • Easier receipt/document upload
  • Live agent support
  • Improved app stability
  • Clearer claim status updates

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

In-app purchases

None

SquareTrade

No in-app purchases

None

MyToro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SquareTrade free?
SquareTrade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyToro free?
MyToro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SquareTrade or MyToro?
SquareTrade is rated higher. SquareTrade averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while MyToro averages 1.6 from 122 ratings.
Do SquareTrade or MyToro have ads?
Neither SquareTrade nor MyToro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SquareTrade or MyToro?
SquareTrade ships an update every 2 months, and MyToro every 6 weeks. Most recently, SquareTrade was updated on October 17, 2026 and MyToro on October 16, 2026.

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