Automower Connect vs NSN Connect v3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Automower Connect
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.
- Remote mower status monitoring
- Start, Pause, and Park commands
- Configure mower settings
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Theft alarm notifications
- Bluetooth and cellular connectivity
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The official Husqvarna Automower® Connect app allows you to take full control of your Husqvarna robotic lawnmower. The app provides two modes of connectivity depending on model; Automower® Connect for long-range connectivity using cellular communication, and Automower® Connect@Home for short-range connectivity using Bluetooth. Husqvarna Automower® Connect app provides the following main capabilities: Status and control • Receive the current status of the mower. • Receive push notifications if the mower is stopped or is brought outside the installation. • Send Start, Pause and Park commands to the mower. Configure and install • Have the mower’s complete menu system on your mobile device. • View and change the mower settings, e.g. timers and cutting height. • Take advantage of the high resolution and color display on your mobile device to enhance the interaction with the mower. Security (applicable for Husqvarna Automower® Connect long-range connectivity) • Track your mower’s GPS position in real time. • Receive push notification alarm in the event of theft.
NSN Connect v3
Access and manage your irrigation control systems remotely. This app provides a reliable and secure connection to your Lynx, SitePro, or Sentinel system from any mobile device with an internet connection.
- Remote access to irrigation control systems
- Secure connection
- Compatible with Lynx, SitePro, Sentinel
- Supports multiple monitors
- Reliable experience
- Updated technology
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Welcome to the third generation of NSN Connect! We've updated it to use today's technologies (providing better connections and a more reliable experience) and to be compatible with Toro's latest Irrigation Centrals (including better support for multiple monitors). What hasn't changed is how it can make your life a little bit easier. You can still access your Lynx, SitePro, or Sentinel control system whether you're at home or on the road...all you need is a mobile device and an Internet connection. Have secure access to your irrigation computer through a partner that has earned your trust, made your job easier, and been there to make sure you are always up and running. Please note that NSN Connect requires an active NSN service agreement and a login to the NSN Customer Portal. Contact Toro NSN and we'll get you all set up and ready to go...that's what we're here for.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NSN Connect v3 at 5.0 against Automower Connect's 4.5. NSN Connect v3 also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Automower Connect's advantage is ratings volume (8.9K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NSN Connect v3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Automower Connect has 8.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
Automower Connect ships an update monthly, NSN Connect v3 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Automower Connect | NSN Connect v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8.9K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.1% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.9K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 341 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Husqvarna | The Toro Company |
Customer experience
Automower Connect
NSN Connect v3
Bugs and requests
Automower Connect
Reported bugs
6 issues- 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
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- Bluetooth connectivity problems
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Ability to update mower firmware through the app
- Improved notification system
NSN Connect v3
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Automower Connect
No in-app purchases
NSN Connect v3
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Automower Connect free?
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