Ryobi™ GenControl™ vs Renogy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ryobi™ GenControl™
Remotely monitor and control compatible Ryobi generators and power stations from your smartphone. View real-time fuel/battery levels, load, and runtime. Offers remote overload reset and shutdown capabilities.
- Real-time fuel/battery level monitoring
- Real-time load level monitoring
- Real-time remaining runtime display
- Remote overload reset
- Remote shutdown
- Monitor up to two devices
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Monitor your Ryobi™ 2,300 Watt Inverter Generator and Ryobi™ 40V Lithium 1800 Watt Power Station from your phone. ***Note: Requires Compatible Ryobi Inverter Generator or Ryobi Power Station*** The RYOBI GenControl™ App allows you to pair your phone to your compatible Ryobi Inverter Generator or Power Station using Bluetooth technology. The app will wirelessly show the real-time fuel or battery level, load level, and remaining runtime of your generator or power station. The app also enables remote overload reset and remote shutdown. Information displayed in the App is identical to the information displayed on the LCD screen of your generator or power station. Users can monitor up to two generators or power stations at once. For more information, visit www.RyobiTools.com. Available for purchase at www.homedepot.com
Renogy
Monitor your off-grid solar energy systems in real-time, configure devices remotely, and connect with a community of solar enthusiasts. Share your DIY projects, learn from others, and access exclusive promotions and rewards.
- Real-time energy monitoring
- Device settings configuration
- Online DIY learning and sharing
- Exclusive rewards and promotions
- Access to online store
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The Renogy app is made specially for the off-grid community to monitor your Renogy powered solar solutions, share your DIY solutions in the community, and learn more about the solar energy from Renogy users worldwide. Key Features: • Real-time Monitoring 1 Monitor your energy devices all from one app. 2 Keep track of battery levels, remaining charging times, present voltage, and more. • Settings Configurations 1 Configure your devices via just a few taps on your phone screen. 2 Apply changed settings to your devices instantly. • Online DIY Learning & Sharing 1 Share your off-grid living experiences with like-minded individuals. 2 Learn how others design their solar systems on their own. 3 Stay in the loop about new and upcoming off-grid solutions and events from Renogy. • Abundant Rewards 1 Receive early promotion notices and enjoy membership pricing on hundreds of items. 2 Redeem Renogy products and coupons with your earned points. • Online Store 1 Purchase Renogy products and solutions at the optimal prices. Are you ready to take control of your own energy? Download the Renogy app and join Power Plus now
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Renogy at 3.8 against Ryobi™ GenControl™'s 3.1. Renogy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (806 vs 59). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Renogy holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Renogy has 806 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Ryobi™ GenControl™'s written reviews are positive against 11% of Renogy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Ryobi™ GenControl™ ships an update every 4 months, Renogy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ryobi™ GenControl™ | Renogy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (59 ratings) | 3.8 (806 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews — better | 10.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59 | 806 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | One World Technologies, Inc | Renogy Suzhou Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
Ryobi™ GenControl™
Renogy
Bugs and requests
Ryobi™ GenControl™
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Renogy
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch after updates
- Login/account creation issues
- Bluetooth pairing problems
Requested features
4 requests- Detailed battery health and usage history
- Customizable alerts and notifications
- Apple Watch support
- Offline mode for remote monitoring
In-app purchases
Ryobi™ GenControl™
No in-app purchases
Renogy
No in-app purchases
