Comparison

Honda My Generator vs APS Optimiser

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote start/stop
  • Remote monitoring
  • Power output display
  • Fuel level display
  • Eco Throttle control
  • Alert notifications
Features
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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

About

APS Optimiser

Features
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Mobile Application for APS customers. Customers can register for push notifications, see their loadshedding schedules as well as historical messages sent to them.

Screenshots

Honda My Generator4 screens
APS Optimiser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: APS Optimiser at every 11 days against Honda My Generator's every 3 months. 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

Honda My Generator ships an update every 3 months, APS Optimiser every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Honda My Generator versus APS Optimiser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHonda My GeneratorAPS Optimiser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHonda Motor Co.,Ltd.SolrBoost Pty Ltd

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

APS Optimiser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Honda My Generator

No in-app purchases

None

APS Optimiser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Honda My Generator free?
Honda My Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APS Optimiser free?
APS Optimiser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Honda My Generator or APS Optimiser have ads?
Neither Honda My Generator nor APS Optimiser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Honda My Generator or APS Optimiser?
Honda My Generator ships an update every 3 months, and APS Optimiser every 11 days. Most recently, Honda My Generator was updated on September 25, 2026 and APS Optimiser on September 9, 2026.

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