Comparison

Automower Connect vs Lynx® Drive

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

Lynx® Drive

Manage golf course irrigation systems remotely with this mobile control app. Access an interactive course map, run water instantly, track actions, and add smart notes. It provides at-a-glance status and station troubleshooting tools for irrigation professionals.

Highlights
  • Interactive course map
  • Instant manual irrigation
  • Real-time alerts and notes
  • Log course observations with photos
  • At-a-glance program status
  • Station configuration and troubleshooting
Features
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Access Your Lynx® Central Control System—Anytime. Anywhere. Lynx® Drive Mobile by Toro® puts the power of the Lynx® Central Control System into the palm of your hand. Designed specifically for golf course irrigation professionals, this app gives you complete control, insight, and mobility to manage your course with confidence—on or off the property. Interactive Course Map – Navigate your system with a full-coverage map and one-tap access to every station. Run Water Instantly – Execute manual irrigation by time or amount from any location. Track Every Action - Stay up to date with real-time alerts, flags, and notes. Add Smart Notes – Log course observations, repairs, and photos directly within the app. At-a-Glance Status – Monitor all programs performance and activity in one streamlined view. Station configuration and troubleshooting tools - Diagnose, sync, replace decoder address or isolate station-level problems instantly. Built for today’s irrigation professional, Toro Lynx® Drive Mobile delivers the clarity, control, and confidence you need to stay a step ahead—on the go. Whether you’re inspecting greens, walking fairways, or off-site, Lynx Drive delivers secure access to real-time system data, intuitive controls, and the tools you need to keep your course performing at its best. NSN Portal credentials are required to connect the mobile app with the Lynx® Drive Central Control desktop system. The desktop system must be connected to a network. The mobile device must have an active internet connection (cellular or Wi-Fi).

Screenshots

Automower Connect4 screens
Lynx® Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lynx® Drive at 4.9 against Automower Connect's 4.5. Lynx® Drive also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Automower Connect's advantage is ratings volume (8.8K vs 7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lynx® Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Automower Connect has 8.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Automower Connect ships an update monthly, Lynx® Drive every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Automower Connect versus Lynx® Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutomower ConnectLynx® Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8.8K ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.8K — better7
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size340 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHusqvarnaThe Toro Company

Customer experience

Automower Connect

All ratings8,797 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews854 reviews
Positive50.1%
Neutral12.8%
Negative37.1%

Lynx® Drive

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Lynx® Drive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Automower Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Lynx® Drive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Automower Connect free?
Automower Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lynx® Drive free?
Lynx® Drive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Automower Connect or Lynx® Drive?
Lynx® Drive is rated higher. Automower Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Lynx® Drive averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Automower Connect or Lynx® Drive have ads?
Neither Automower Connect nor Lynx® Drive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Automower Connect or Lynx® Drive?
Automower Connect ships an update monthly, and Lynx® Drive every 6 months. Most recently, Automower Connect was updated on October 16, 2026 and Lynx® Drive on October 7, 2026.

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