# Automower Connect vs Lynx Handheld

The clearest difference is rating: Lynx Handheld at 5.0 against Automower Connect's 4.5. Lynx Handheld also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). Automower Connect's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (8.8K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lynx Handheld holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Automower Connect has 8.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Automower Connect ships an update monthly, Lynx Handheld every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Automower Connect | Lynx Handheld |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automower-connect/id983601778/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lynx-handheld/id1025987165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 341 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Husqvarna](https://appshunter.io/developer/419593757) | [The Toro Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/625274713) |

## What reviewers say

### Automower Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automower-connect/id983601778)

Control your robotic lawnmower remotely. Monitor its status, receive alerts, and send commands like start, pause, and park. Configure settings, track its GPS location, and receive theft alarms for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Remote mower status monitoring, Start, Pause, and Park commands, Configure mower settings, Real-time GPS tracking, Theft alarm notifications, Bluetooth and cellular connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exceptional performance
- 👍 Trouble-free operation
- 💡 Convenient remote control
- 🔋 Long-lasting battery
- 👍 Easy to use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
- 🐛 Inaccurate map and location tracking
- 🐛 Buggy software updates
- 🐛 Loss of key features after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect mower status reporting
- Scheduling issues and lost settings
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Mower getting stuck or going off-course

**Requested features**

- Ability to control mower remotely without Bluetooth
- Option to mow specific zones or areas
- Detailed mowing history and analytics
- Automatic weather-based scheduling
- Easier app navigation and customization


### Lynx Handheld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lynx-handheld/id1025987165)

This application emulates handheld radio commands for a specific central control system. It requires an associated App Support Plan to function. Contact the developer for more information.

**Highlights:** Replicates handheld radio commands, Integrates with Lynx Central Control System, Requires App Support Plan

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Automower Connect free?

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

### Is Lynx Handheld free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Automower Connect or Lynx Handheld?

Lynx Handheld is rated higher. Automower Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Lynx Handheld averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Automower Connect or Lynx Handheld have ads?

Neither Automower Connect nor Lynx Handheld shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Automower Connect or Lynx Handheld?

Automower Connect ships an update monthly, and Lynx Handheld every 6 months. Most recently, Automower Connect was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lynx Handheld on November 1, 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.*