Anker Power vs Generac Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anker Power
Remotely manage and monitor your Anker power banks, outdoor energy storage, and solar devices. Control output, check status, and perform over-the-air updates for a smarter energy experience.
- Remote device control
- Real-time status monitoring
- Over-the-air updates
- Adjust output power
- Turn devices on/off
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Use the Anker Power app to connect, control, view, and update your supported Anker power banks, outdoor energy storage devices, photovoltaics, and other devices for a smarter experience.. -Control your devices anytime and anywhere Easily adjust the output power of each device and control the device remotely. -View the status of a device at a glance Check the status of each device and turn the device on or off accordingly. -Easily and quickly update your devices Obtain over-the-air (OTA) firmware and software updates for Anker products. Supported devices: 767 PowerHouse MI60 Microinverter Powered Cooler 30 Powered Cooler 40 Powered Cooler 50 SOLIX F1200 MI80 Microinverter(BLE) Prime Power Bank SOLIX E1600 Solarbank SOLIX F2600 SOLIX F1500 SOLIX C1000 SOLIX C800 SOLIX C800 Plus SOLIX F3800 0W Output Switch SOLIX C800X Home Power Panel Double Power Hub Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro SOLIX P1 Meter Smart Meter SOLIX F2000 Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus SOLIX C300 SOLIX C300 DC SOLIX C300X Smart Plug 160W Prime Charger 250W Prime Charger 240W Charging Station SOLIX C300X DC SOLIX C200(X) SOLIX C200 DC SOLIX C200X DC Solarbank 2 E1600 AC SOLIX Everfrost 2 40L Electric Cooler SOLIX Everfrost 2 58L Electric Cooler SOLIX F3800 Plus SOLIX Everfrost 2 23 Solarbank 3 E2700 Pro SOLIX F3000 SOLIX V1 Smart EV Charger 26K Prime Power Bank 20K Prime Power Bank 150W Charging Base SOLIX Alternator Charger Anker SOLIX E10 Power Dock Smart Generator 5500 Use the Anker Power app to connect, control, view, and update your supported Anker power banks, outdoor energy storage devices, photovoltaics, and other devices for a smarter experience.. -Control your devices anytime and anywhere Easily adjust the output power of each device and control the device remotely. -View the status of a device at a glance Check the status of each device and turn the device on or off accordingly. -Easily and quickly update your devices Obtain over-the-air (OTA) firmware and software updates for Anker products. Supported devices: 767 PowerHouse MI60 Microinverter Powered Cooler 30 Powered Cooler 40 Powered Cooler 50 SOLIX F1200 MI80 Microinverter(BLE) Prime Power Bank SOLIX E1600 Solarbank SOLIX F2600 SOLIX F1500 SOLIX C1000 SOLIX C800 SOLIX C800 Plus SOLIX F3800 0W Output Switch SOLIX C800X Home Power Panel Double Power Hub Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro SOLIX P1 Meter Smart Meter SOLIX F2000 Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus SOLIX C300 SOLIX C300 DC SOLIX C300X Smart Plug 160W Prime Charger 250W Prime Charger 240W Charging Station SOLIX C300X DC SOLIX C200(X) SOLIX C200 DC SOLIX C200X DC Solarbank 2 E1600 AC SOLIX Everfrost 2 40L Electric Cooler SOLIX Everfrost 2 58L Electric Cooler SOLIX F3800 Plus SOLIX Everfrost 2 23 Solarbank 3 E2700 Pro SOLIX F3000 SOLIX V1 Smart EV Charger 26K Prime Power Bank 20K Prime Power Bank 150W Charging Base SOLIX Alternator Charger Anker SOLIX E10 Power Dock Smart Generator 5500 SOLIX S5000
Generac Go
Monitor and control your Generac GB battery power station remotely or locally. View real-time power status, adjust settings, and manage outlets and lights from your smartphone.
- Remote and local access via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
- Real-time power monitoring
- Adjust charge speeds and timeouts
- Control outlets and lights
- Manage multiple devices
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Monitor and Control Your GB Power Stations from Anywhere The Generac Go app gives you full visibility and control of your Generac GB battery power station, all from your phone. Whether you’re at home, off‑grid, or on the move, Generac Go keeps you connected to your power when and where you need it. -Connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for local or remote access -Real-time monitoring of battery SOC, output wattage, input wattage, average solar input, and USB activations -Control device by adjusting charge speeds and timeout preferences. -Turn on & off outlets and light settings -Add multiple devices to and see status of units at a glance
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Generac Go at 5.0 against Anker Power's 4.5. Generac Go also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Anker Power's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Generac Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anker Power has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Anker Power's written reviews are positive against 100% of Generac Go's.
Anker Power ships an update every 2 weeks, Generac Go every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anker Power | Generac Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.5K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #202 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 701 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power Mobile Life LLC | Generac Power Systems, Inc. |
Customer experience
Anker Power
Generac Go
Bugs and requests
Anker Power
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Firmware update issues
- Bluetooth disconnection problems
Requested features
4 requests- Battery health monitoring
- Customizable charge limits
- Time-of-use scheduling
- Improved app performance
Generac Go
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Anker Power
No in-app purchases
Generac Go
No in-app purchases
