Honda My Generator vs EasyStart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Honda My Generator
Control your compatible Honda generator remotely. Start or stop the engine, monitor power output and fuel levels, and manage Eco Throttle. Receive important alerts for errors and maintenance.
- Remote start/stop
- Remote monitoring
- Power output display
- Fuel level display
- Eco Throttle control
- Alert notifications
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Honda “My Generator” smartphone application is for use only with Honda generators equipped with Bluetooth® technology. The application is able to do the following convenient functions: • Remote start/stop: Can start or stop the generator engine from a distance (remote starting requires electric start capability) • Remote monitoring: Displays power output level and remaining fuel level (fuel level is only for models that have a fuel sensor) • Control Eco Throttle • Receive notifications: Can receive error and maintenance alerts
EasyStart
This free application allows users to monitor, troubleshoot, and upgrade their Micro-Air EasyStart soft starter via Bluetooth LE. It's designed to help manage air conditioning units on limited power sources like generators or inverters.
- Bluetooth LE connection
- Monitoring capabilities
- Troubleshooting assistance
- Firmware updates
- Test data upload
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Monitoring, troubleshooting, relearning, and upgrading your Micro-Air EasyStart can now be accomplished via a Bluetooth LE connection and this simple and free application. EasyStart is the very popular soft starter for air conditioning applications, manufactured in the USA by Micro-Air, Inc. EasyStart is world famous since it allows you to start and run your air conditioner on a limited power source like a generator or inverter, when it otherwise would not have been possible. Thousands have been sold into the marine, RV, and home/commercial markets. The newest versions of EasyStart that have Bluetooth LE capability utilize this application for easy troubleshooting, uploading of detailed test data to Micro-Air with a single button tap, and downloading of new firmware versions, if available. Visit www.microair.net to find out more about the Micro-Air EasyStart and to order yours today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Honda My Generator at 4.8 against EasyStart's 3.6. Honda My Generator also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 46). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Honda My Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Honda My Generator has 5.5K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Honda My Generator's written reviews are positive against 33% of EasyStart's.
Honda My Generator ships an update every 3 months, EasyStart every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Honda My Generator | EasyStart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.5K ratings) — better | 3.6 (46 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K — better | 46 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Honda Motor Co.,Ltd. | CseaTec LLC |
Customer experience
Honda My Generator
EasyStart
Bugs and requests
Honda My Generator
Reported bugs
4 issues- App forgets data after reinstall
- Bluetooth pairing problems
- Inaccurate power output display
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Timer for automatic shut-off
- Parallel unit monitoring
- Fuel consumption tracking
- Landscape mode support
EasyStart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Honda My Generator
No in-app purchases
EasyStart
No in-app purchases
