Comparison

EGO Connect vs RYOBI

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

Head to head
About

EGO Connect

Manage and optimize your connected EGO equipment with this app. Pair devices, track battery status, adjust settings, and receive important notifications. It also provides access to manuals, support, and dealer information.

Highlights
  • Smart Bluetooth pairing
  • Product registration and warranty tracking
  • Virtual garage with custom nicknames
  • Battery charge and energy status
  • Dynamic product settings adjustment
  • Usage history and diagnostics
  • Firmware updates
Features
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EGO Connect is an interactive experience for optimizing, controlling, and enjoying your connected EGO equipment. With the EGO Connect app, you can: • Easily pair your connected product with the EGO Connect app through a smart Bluetooth connection that notifies you when a nearby connected product is detected. • Register your products with EGO to start the warranty coverage period. • Add your products to a virtual garage and give them a custom nickname. • Organize your products to quickly access those you use most frequently. • Quickly view battery charge status and total energy remaining of the EGO battery/batteries you are using with the product. • Dynamically view and change product usage and performance settings (type and availability of settings are product-specific). • View usage history of your product. • Receive diagnostic notifications and details to take appropriate action on to keep your product running. • Update firmware of connected products for performance improvements and bug fixes. • Browse relevant parts and accessories and easily make online purchases. • Quickly identify nearby authorized EGO dealers to route your EGO products for service or make additional in-store purchases. • Access user manuals, product details and tech specs, FAQs, or contact customer support; easily submit feedback about your connected products. Connected ride-on mowers have additional functionality through the EGO Connect app including: • Mow with your phone as a map-based dashboard; see where you’ve mowed, how long, how fast, blade speed, and more. • Use your phone as a remote key. • View overall and per mowing session usage history in a variety of categories. • View blade life remaining and replacement reminders. Connected EGO products that work with EGO Connect as of this release include: • TR4200 POWER+ T6 Lawn Tractor • LM2200SP POWER+ 22” Aluminum Deck Select Cut Self-Propelled Lawn Mower • LT0300 POWER+ Compact Area Light • CS2000 POWER+ 20” Cordless Chain Saw • EGO POWER+ Z6 ZTRs (models ZT4200L, ZT4200S, and ZT5200L) • Dozens more connected residential tools, lifestyle products, and EGO Commercial tools coming in 2024 and 2025. Non-connected EGO products may be added to EGO Connect using provided QR code scan tool or manually entering serial numbers with the app. Non-connected products may be registered with EGO using EGO Connect and users will have access to non-connected functionality, such as viewing equipment information, user manual, accessories, and more.

About

RYOBI

Manage, monitor, and maximize your tools with this app. Register new purchases, track connected tools, and explore the product catalog. Access manuals, warranty information, and find nearby retailers.

Highlights
  • Product registration with OCR and barcode scanning
  • Monitor and manage connected tools
  • View tool status and metrics
  • Access product manuals and resources
  • Explore product catalog and details
  • Find nearest retailer
Features
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YOUR ALL-IN-ONE TOOL MANAGEMENT APP Effortlessly manage, monitor, and maximize your tools with our app, designed to streamline your experience from registration to connected control. Whether you're registering your latest purchase, keeping tabs on your connected tools, or exploring our extensive product catalog, this app simplifies it all. KEY FEATURES: 1. HOME DASHBOARD - Stay updated with the latest product releases, seasonal promotions, and personalized recommendations based on your tools and usage. - Quickly view the status and key metrics of active tools at a glance. - Discover accessories, tips, and promotions that help you get the most out of your tools. 2. TOOL BOX - Simplified product registration with OCR technology and barcode scanning to save time and improve accuracy. - Access warranty claims and repair programs with ease to protect your investments. - Quickly find post-purchase resources, such as product manuals, assembly instructions, and relevant accessories. 3. CONNECTED TOOLS - Monitor and manage all your RYOBI™ connected tools from one convenient hub. - View real-time updates tailored to each tool’s current state, such as charge levels, runtime, or error notifications. - Rename tools, share access, update firmware, and track last-known locations directly from the app. - Consolidated functionality from the RYOBI™ Riding Mower, Ryobi™ GenControl™, and RYOBI™ Hyper Charger apps into one platform, supporting all future connected tools. 4. EXPLORE PRODUCTS - Quickly scan barcodes or price labels to instantly access product details while shopping. - Browse the full RYOBI™ product catalog with detailed specifications and features. 5. ACCOUNT & SETTINGS - Manage your profile, update personal details, and access app preferences such as dark mode or offline mode. - Quickly locate the nearest retailer with the store locator. With the power to register products in seconds, control your connected tools with ease, and access exclusive recommendations and deals, this app is your ultimate companion for all things RYOBI™. Download now to streamline your tool management and maximize your productivity!

Screenshots

EGO Connect4 screens
RYOBI4 screens

Verdict

The call

EGO Connect and RYOBI both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of EGO Connect's written reviews are positive against 30% of RYOBI's. EGO Connect also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RYOBI's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for EGO Connect against 4.7 for RYOBI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.5K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of EGO Connect's written reviews are positive against 30% of RYOBI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EGO Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, RYOBI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EGO Connect versus RYOBI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEGO ConnectRYOBI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.5K ratings) — better4.7 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews — better30.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6.5K13K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChervon Ltd.One World Technologies, Inc

Customer experience

EGO Connect

All ratings6,468 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative29.6%

RYOBI

All ratings12,997 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews575 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative63.1%

User reviews

EGO Connect

From 6.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Ease of use
  • 🚀 Informative app
  • 💡 Useful features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Lost connectivity with Nexus power station
  • 🐛 No longer able to monitor battery levels
  • 🐛 Removed Bluetooth control features

RYOBI

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy registration process
  • 👍 Useful app features
  • 💡 Helpful for managing Bluetooth devices
  • 🚀 Quick and easy tool registration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login/authentication issues
  • 🐛 Receipt/registration problems
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
  • 👎 Poor user interface

Bugs and requests

EGO Connect

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to connect to charger
  • Cannot register riding mower

Requested features

2 requests
  • Restore Nexus power station connectivity
  • Bring back battery level monitoring

RYOBI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to get past login screen
  • Failure to complete receipt uploads
  • Incorrect product registration

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to delete registered products
  • Support for older devices

In-app purchases

None

EGO Connect

No in-app purchases

None

RYOBI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EGO Connect free?
EGO Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RYOBI free?
RYOBI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EGO Connect or RYOBI?
EGO Connect is rated higher. EGO Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while RYOBI averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.
Do EGO Connect or RYOBI have ads?
Neither EGO Connect nor RYOBI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EGO Connect or RYOBI?
EGO Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, and RYOBI every 2 weeks. Most recently, EGO Connect was updated on September 22, 2026 and RYOBI on September 24, 2026.

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