Comparison

Automower Connect vs Lynx Barcode

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

Head to head

Automower Connect

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.58.8K ratingsView app →

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 Barcode

Features

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Lynx Bar Code Reader is an application that can be used to read Toro Decoder bar code addresses for use with the Lynx Central Control System. Requires App Support Plan. Contact The Toro NSN.

Screenshots

Automower Connect4 screens

Lynx Barcode3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Automower Connect at monthly against Lynx Barcode's every 6 months. Lynx Barcode's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 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, Lynx Barcode every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Automower Connect versus Lynx Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Automower Connect	Lynx Barcode
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.5 (8.8K ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	50.1% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	8.8K — better	—
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 6 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	17.6	9.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	340 MB	17 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Husqvarna	The Toro Company

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 Barcode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Automower Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Lynx Barcode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Automower Connect free?

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

Is Lynx Barcode free?

Lynx Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Automower Connect or Lynx Barcode have ads?

Neither Automower Connect nor Lynx Barcode shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Automower Connect or Lynx Barcode?

Automower Connect ships an update monthly, and Lynx Barcode every 6 months. Most recently, Automower Connect was updated on October 16, 2026 and Lynx Barcode on October 7, 2026.