# Yarbo vs AiMowbot SMART

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yarbo at 63% against AiMowbot SMART's 20%. Yarbo also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AiMowbot SMART sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Yarbo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yarbo holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yarbo has 731 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Yarbo's written reviews are positive against 20% of AiMowbot SMART's.

Yarbo ships an update every 3 weeks, AiMowbot SMART every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yarbo | AiMowbot SMART |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (731 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarbo/id6443747952/reviews)** | [3.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aimowbot-smart/id6757325270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **731** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **62.6% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 253 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yarbo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703242829) | [Globe Technologies Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502530757) |

## What reviewers say

### Yarbo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarbo/id6443747952)

Control your robotic snow removal system with this app. Plan snow removal areas, manage operations, and monitor progress in real-time. Features include manual control, location tracking, and automatic charging.

**Highlights:** Area planning for snow removal, Automatic plan creation, Real-time progress monitoring, Manual controller usage, Location tracking, Auto return charging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great system overall
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Solid all around
- 👍 Gets better every month
- 👍 Very capable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High price tag
- 🐛 Difficulty maintaining GPS signal
- 🐛 Overheating issues
- 🐛 Problems with blades
- 👎 No help when issues arise

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty maintaining GPS signal
- Overheating issues
- Problems with blades
- Slow support response
- Frequent software bugs and errors

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit maps
- Ability to draw no-go zones without driving the unit
- More human-readable diagnostic info
- Ability to program mowing every other day or every three days
- Ability to see programs while the unit is running


### AiMowbot SMART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aimowbot-smart/id6757325270)

Control and monitor your smart robotic mower remotely. Easily set up your device, map your lawn, and adjust cutting settings from your phone. Enjoy a perfectly maintained lawn with minimal effort.

**Highlights:** Remote mower control, Wire-free lawn mapping, Status monitoring, Customizable cutting height, Work mode selection, No-go zone definition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick View Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Travel Care Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vacation Guard Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yarbo free?

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

### Is AiMowbot SMART free?

AiMowbot SMART is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yarbo or AiMowbot SMART?

Yarbo is rated higher. Yarbo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 731 ratings, while AiMowbot SMART averages 3.5 from 14 ratings.

### Do Yarbo or AiMowbot SMART have ads?

Neither Yarbo nor AiMowbot SMART shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yarbo or AiMowbot SMART?

Yarbo ships an update every 3 weeks, and AiMowbot SMART every 2 weeks. Most recently, Yarbo was updated on October 18, 2026 and AiMowbot SMART on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*