Comparison

Automower Connect vs STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM

Features
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STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM Using the whole bunch of functionalities of ProCOM Make the ProCOM even better by using all the pro-functionalities. The app allows you to easily manage and navigate through the device’s settings straight from your smartphone. Features to get enabled: * Change headset-language * Set personal microphone-sensitivity * Set private groups * Preset up to 10 FM radio stations * Get updates on the latest firmware and notices * Get Quick Start Guide

Screenshots

Automower Connect4 screens
STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Automower Connect at monthly against STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM's every 9 months. STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Automower Connect ships an update monthly, STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Automower Connect versus STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutomower ConnectSTIHL ADVANCE ProCOM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.8K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size341 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHusqvarnaSena Technologies

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

STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Automower Connect

No in-app purchases

None

STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Automower Connect free?
Automower Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM free?
STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Automower Connect or STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM have ads?
Neither Automower Connect nor STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Automower Connect or STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM?
Automower Connect ships an update monthly, and STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM every 9 months. Most recently, Automower Connect was updated on October 28, 2026 and STIHL ADVANCE ProCOM on October 25, 2026.

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