Automower Connect vs AiMowbot SMART
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.
AiMowbot SMART
Control and monitor your smart robotic mower remotely. Easily set up your device, map your lawn, and adjust cutting settings from your phone. Enjoy a perfectly maintained lawn with minimal effort.
- Remote mower control
- Wire-free lawn mapping
- Status monitoring
- Customizable cutting height
- Work mode selection
- No-go zone definition
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Greenworks AiMowbot is a smart robotic mower that works without messy perimeter wires. It is very easy to use and helps you keep a beautiful lawn while you relax and enjoy your free time. With the Greenworks AiMowbot SMART app, you can: 1. Quickly set up your device. Follow our simple, step-by-step guides to get your mower ready to work in no time. 2. Map your lawn on your phone. Just drive the mower like a remote-control car to set boundaries and "no-go" zones. No digging or wiring is needed, and you can manage several lawn areas at once. 3. Check the mower anytime. See exactly what your mower is doing. You can check its status and watch the mowing progress right from your screen. 4. Control it with one tap. Start, pause, or stop the mower whenever you want, no matter where you are. It gives you total control over your garden. 5. Change settings easily. Adjust the grass cutting height or switch work modes with just a few clicks to make sure your lawn looks exactly the way you like.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Automower Connect at 4.5 against AiMowbot SMART's 3.5. Automower Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (50% vs 20%). AiMowbot SMART's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AiMowbot SMART sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Automower Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Automower Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Automower Connect has 8.8K ratings behind it against 14, 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 20% of AiMowbot SMART's.
Automower Connect ships an update monthly, AiMowbot SMART every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Automower Connect | AiMowbot SMART |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8.8K ratings) — better | 3.5 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.8K — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 341 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Husqvarna | Globe Technologies Sweden AB |
Customer experience
Automower Connect
AiMowbot SMART
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
AiMowbot SMART
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Automower Connect
No in-app purchases
AiMowbot SMART
- Quick View Pack$3.99
- Travel Care Pack$9.99
- Vacation Guard Pack$29.99
Questions
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