Comparison

Lynx Barcode vs TurfPro Mobile

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

Head to head
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.

About

TurfPro Mobile

Transform your device into a turf condition monitoring system. Track soil moisture, salinity, and temperature in real-time, receive critical alerts, and upload data for in-depth analysis. Collaborate with others for standardized measurements across properties.

Highlights
  • Real-time turf condition display
  • Soil moisture, salinity, temperature logging
  • Critical condition alerts
  • Data upload to cloud
  • Shared data and configurations
  • Multi-user property management
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POGO TurfPro Mobile turns your smartphone or tablet into a data acquisition and logging system that collects, displays and logs turf conditions measured by the a Bluetooth-connected POGO Pro+, Pro, Mini or Lite. • The app displays real-time analytics and assessments of turf/soil moisture, salinity and temperature. This allows for timely reaction to conditions that could lead to costly problems. • Critical alerts advise you of conditions measured that require immediate attention while you are on the course. • Easily upload data to POGO TurfPro Cloud and unleash unprecedented insight and analysis • Data and configurations are shared with all other users, allowing a property to be split between multiple people, yet ensuring standardized measurement.

Screenshots

Lynx Barcode3 screens
TurfPro Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TurfPro Mobile at every 2 months against Lynx Barcode's every 6 months. Lynx Barcode's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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

Lynx Barcode ships an update every 6 months, TurfPro Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lynx Barcode versus TurfPro Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLynx BarcodeTurfPro Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Toro CompanyStevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Lynx Barcode

No in-app purchases

None

TurfPro Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lynx Barcode free?
Lynx Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TurfPro Mobile free?
TurfPro Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lynx Barcode or TurfPro Mobile have ads?
Neither Lynx Barcode nor TurfPro Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lynx Barcode or TurfPro Mobile?
Lynx Barcode ships an update every 6 months, and TurfPro Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Lynx Barcode was updated on September 16, 2026 and TurfPro Mobile on June 1, 2026.

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