# Automower Connect vs USGA DEACON®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Automower Connect at 50% against USGA DEACON®'s 0%. Automower Connect also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (8.8K vs 11). USGA DEACON®'s advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Automower Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Automower Connect has 8.8K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Automower Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of USGA DEACON®'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Automower Connect | USGA DEACON® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automower-connect/id983601778/reviews)** | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usga-deacon/id1502624411/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **50.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 341 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Husqvarna](https://appshunter.io/developer/419593757) | [United States Golf Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/319204553) |

## 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


### USGA DEACON®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usga-deacon/id1502624411)

This golf course management system consolidates data from various tools to provide insights for superintendents and agronomists. It helps improve playing conditions, golfer satisfaction, and input management through precise daily readings and web-based analytics.

**Highlights:** Consolidated golf course data, Insights from GS3 ball and Moisture Meter, Improved playing conditions, Enhanced golfer satisfaction, Efficient input management, Precise daily readings, Web interface analytics and reporting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Automower Connect free?

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

### Is USGA DEACON® free?

USGA DEACON® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Automower Connect or USGA DEACON®?

Automower Connect is rated higher. Automower Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while USGA DEACON® averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Automower Connect or USGA DEACON® have ads?

Neither Automower Connect nor USGA DEACON® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Automower Connect or USGA DEACON®?

Automower Connect ships an update monthly, and USGA DEACON® monthly. Most recently, Automower Connect was updated on November 7, 2026 and USGA DEACON® on November 3, 2026.

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