Automower Connect vs HeatNext
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.
HeatNext
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HeatNext is a friendly app that allows you to remotely manage your home heating system using your mobile device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Automower Connect at none against HeatNext's 4. HeatNext's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Automower Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Automower Connect ships an update monthly, HeatNext every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Automower Connect | HeatNext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 341 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Husqvarna | Nomnio |
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
HeatNext
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Automower Connect
No in-app purchases
HeatNext
- Plus Package$1.991 Month
- Advanced Package$3.991 Month
- Plus Package$18.991 Year
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- Advanced Package$37.991 Year
