Comparison

Mobile Link for Generators vs MySubaru

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Link for Generators

Monitor and control your home standby generator and propane tank remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Receive real-time status updates, customize notifications, track maintenance, and gauge fuel levels for guaranteed power.

Highlights
  • Real-time generator status monitoring
  • Customizable status notifications
  • Maintenance history tracking
  • Remote setting adjustments
  • Fuel level gauging
  • Connect with dealers
  • Cellular monitoring upgrade
Features
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With Mobile Link, you can harness the full potential of your generator, and propane tank, from anywhere, at any time, directly from your smartphone or tablet. Key features include: Monitor Real-Time Status: Instantly view your generator's current operational status and upcoming maintenance requirements. Customize Notifications: Set personalized alerts to keep you informed about changes in your generator’s status. Track Maintenance History: Effortlessly log and manage detailed records of your generator's service and maintenance. Adjust Settings Remotely: Schedule your generator's exercise routine from anywhere to ensure its readiness. Gauge Fuel Levels: Keep tabs on fuel levels to guarantee uninterrupted power supply. Reach Out for Support: Connect easily with certified Generac dealers for expert service and maintenance. Upgrade for Better Coverage: Enhance reliability and coverage by upgrading to cellular monitoring. Sync with ecobee: Integrate with your ecobee thermostat for enhanced, in-home visibility of your generator's status. Compatible with a selection of automatic home standby generators from Generac, Centurion, Honeywell, Eaton, and Siemens, the Mobile Link service and app are tailored to give you control and confidence in your home's energy resilience.

About

MySubaru

This app connects you to your Subaru, offering remote control features like starting the engine and locking doors. It also provides convenient service scheduling and access to 24/7 roadside assistance, putting your vehicle's functions at your fingertips.

Highlights
  • Remote start, unlock, and lock
  • Service appointment scheduling
  • Digital service history
  • 24/7 roadside assistance
  • Monitor authorized drivers
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
Currently charting
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The MySubaru app seamlessly connects you to your Subaru. Enjoy remote start, unlock/lock, service scheduler, digital history, and 24/7 roadside assistance. And now, MySubaru is available on your Apple Watch! Whether it's starting your vehicle and controlling the car's temperature remotely, scheduling a service appointment, or monitoring authorized drivers, the MySubaru app puts the power of your Subaru at your fingertips. With MySubaru, you can connect to convenience and safety. We have a suite of services that include: •Remote Features •Service Features •Safety and Security Features Download the app and learn how Subaru puts control at your fingertips! *Subaru owners must have an active MySubaru Connected Services subscription to access remote services. *Remote Engine Start is available on keyless access with push button start vehicles. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control is available on vehicles with keyless access with push button start and automatic climate control. Not available on vehicles with manual transmission. *Service Scheduler function is not available for all Subaru retailers. *24-hour roadside is included in standard 3-year warranty and after 3 years with a gold package.

Screenshots

Mobile Link for Generators4 screens
MySubaru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MySubaru at none against Mobile Link for Generators's 8. MySubaru also leads on ratings volume (330K vs 90K). Mobile Link for Generators's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 52%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Mobile Link for Generators sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.39 per month. MySubaru asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mobile Link for Generators against 4.8 for MySubaru. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90K and 330K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Mobile Link for Generators's written reviews are positive against 52% of MySubaru's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, MySubaru every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Mobile Link for Generators versus MySubaru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Link for GeneratorsMySubaru
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (90K ratings)4.8 (330K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews — better51.8% of reviews
Number of ratings90K330K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#122 — better#137
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGenerac Power Systems, Inc.Subaru of America

Customer experience

Mobile Link for Generators

All ratings86,021 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews2,728 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.3%

MySubaru

All ratings328,918 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews1,119 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral13.8%
Negative34.4%

User reviews

Mobile Link for Generators

From 90K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Reliable generator performance
  • 📡 Useful monitoring capabilities
  • 🔋 Assurance of backup power

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Frequent WiFi disconnections
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 💰 Expensive subscription for basic features
  • 📊 Lack of advanced monitoring and control

MySubaru

From 330K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient remote start and lock/unlock features
  • 🚀 Useful vehicle diagnostics and maintenance reminders
  • 💡 Ability to schedule service appointments through the app
  • 🔒 Secure access with biometrics or PIN
  • 👍 Helpful in emergencies (e.g. unlocking car when keys are locked inside)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login/connection issues, app crashes or freezes
  • 🔋 Short remote start duration (only 10-20 minutes)
  • 👎 Complicated interface, difficult to customize settings
  • 🚫 Missing key features like remote window/sunroof control
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost for limited functionality

Bugs and requests

Mobile Link for Generators

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent status updates
  • Difficulty reconnecting after power outages

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remote start/stop capabilities
  • Real-time power consumption data
  • Customizable exercise schedules
  • Improved push notification system

MySubaru

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent remote start functionality
  • App not remembering login credentials
  • Preset climate controls not working as expected
  • Unreliable location tracking and vehicle finder

Requested features

5 requests
  • Longer remote start duration (e.g. 30-60 minutes)
  • Ability to control more vehicle features (heated seats, steering wheel, etc.)
  • Integration with smart home/voice assistants
  • Simpler, more intuitive interface
  • Ability to view current vehicle status (locks, windows, etc.)

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Mobile Link for Generators

Subscriptions8
  • Single Fuel Monitor Premium$3.391 Month
  • Single Generator Premium$7.491 Month
  • Single Home Premium$10.991 Month
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  • Multi Home Premium$14.991 Month
  • Single Fuel Monitor Premium$33.991 Year
  • Single Generator Premium$74.991 Year
  • Single Home Premium$108.991 Year
  • Multi-Home Premium$149.991 Year
None

MySubaru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Link for Generators free?
Mobile Link for Generators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MySubaru free?
MySubaru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Link for Generators or MySubaru?
MySubaru is rated higher. Mobile Link for Generators averages 4.8 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while MySubaru averages 4.8 from 330K ratings.
Do Mobile Link for Generators or MySubaru have ads?
Neither Mobile Link for Generators nor MySubaru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Link for Generators or MySubaru?
Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, and MySubaru every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Link for Generators was updated on October 25, 2026 and MySubaru on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Mobile Link for Generators or MySubaru?
Mobile Link for Generators currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and MySubaru at #137. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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