Comparison

Automower Connect vs Navimow

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

Navimow

This app allows you to control and manage an advanced robotic lawn mower. Easily set virtual boundaries, schedule mowing times, and monitor your mower's progress remotely. Enjoy a perfectly manicured lawn with minimal effort.

Highlights
  • Virtual boundary setup
  • Mowing schedule creation
  • Remote mower monitoring
  • Adjustable cutting height
  • Customizable work modes
  • Multi-zone lawn management
Features
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Segway Navimow is an advanced robotic mower that uses a virtual boundary, eliminating the need for complicated perimeter wiring. Easy to operate and manage, Navimow gives you more free time to do the things you love and an effortlessly impeccable lawn with every use. With the help of Navimow app, you can: 1. Easily install and activate the device by following the detailed tutorials. 2. Create a virtual working zone for your mower. Understand your lawn area and create a corresponding map. Just remote control the mower to set up the boundary, off-limit area, and channel. Even multiple lawn areas can be managed at your fingertip. 3. Set the mowing schedule. You can either choose to use the recommended schedule auto-generated based on your preferences or select the mowing time by yourself. 4. Monitor the mower at any time. You can check the mower status, mowing progress, remote control the mower to start or stop working whenever you want. 5. Personalize features and settings. Features like the cutting height, work mode can be adjusted with just a few clicks. Should you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to send an Email to: support-navimow@rlm.segway.com To know more about Navimow models and technical details, please visit our website: https://navimow.segway.com

Screenshots

Automower Connect4 screens
Navimow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Navimow at 75% against Automower Connect's 50%. Navimow also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Automower Connect's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Navimow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.8K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Automower Connect's written reviews are positive against 75% of Navimow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Automower Connect versus Navimow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutomower ConnectNavimow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8.8K ratings)4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews74.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.8K — better3.2K
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size340 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHusqvarnaNavimow B.V.

Customer experience

Automower Connect

All ratings8,797 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews853 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral12.7%
Negative37.2%

Navimow

All ratings3,192 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews396 reviews
Positive74.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative15.2%

User reviews

Automower Connect

From 8.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Navimow

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable
  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Easy maintenance
  • 👍 Time-saving

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Slow mowing speed
  • 🔋 Limited battery life
  • 🚫 Leaves gaps on lawn edges
  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 🐛 App stability problems

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

Navimow

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app freezes and crashes
  • Connectivity problems after app updates
  • Mapping issues leading to missed areas
  • Mower getting stuck in unexpected locations

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow mowing zones in specific order
  • Improve mapping and boundary setting
  • Add more mowing pattern options
  • Implement battery optimization mode
  • Provide multi-user/device support
Show 1 more
  • Improve edge/trim mowing capabilities

In-app purchases

None

Automower Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Navimow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Automower Connect free?
Automower Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Navimow free?
Navimow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Automower Connect or Navimow?
Navimow is rated higher. Automower Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Navimow averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Automower Connect or Navimow have ads?
Neither Automower Connect nor Navimow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Automower Connect or Navimow?
Automower Connect ships an update monthly, and Navimow monthly. Most recently, Automower Connect was updated on October 3, 2026 and Navimow on October 2, 2026.

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