# Mobile Link for Generators vs Rain Bird

Mobile Link for Generators and Rain Bird both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Mobile Link for Generators's written reviews are positive against 31% of Rain Bird's. Mobile Link for Generators also leads on chart position (#118 vs unranked). Rain Bird's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Link for Generators sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.39 per month. Rain Bird asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mobile Link for Generators against 4.7 for Rain Bird. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86K and 70K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Mobile Link for Generators's written reviews are positive against 31% of Rain Bird's.

Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, Rain Bird every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Link for Generators | Rain Bird |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-link-for-generators/id829129497/reviews)** | [4.7 (70K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-bird/id1060727082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 70K |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Generac Power Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/829129500) | [Rain Bird Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/958281909) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Link for Generators

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-link-for-generators/id829129497)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Fuel Monitor Premium | $3.39 | per month |
| Single Generator Premium | $7.49 | per month |
| Single Home Premium | $10.99 | per month |
| Multi Home Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Single Fuel Monitor Premium | $33.99 | per year |
| Single Generator Premium | $74.99 | per year |
| Single Home Premium | $108.99 | per year |
| Multi-Home Premium | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent status updates
- Difficulty reconnecting after power outages

**Requested features**

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


### Rain Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-bird/id1060727082)

Control your sprinklers remotely from your mobile device. Automate watering schedules and adjust for weather conditions to conserve water and reduce costs. Compatible with various Rain Bird controller models.

**Highlights:** Remote sprinkler control, Customizable watering schedules, Automated weather adjustments, Water and money saving, Controller model compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to program
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Versatile
- 👍 Must have
- 👍 Ease of mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Slow and clunky app
- 🐛 Date/time not updating
- 🐛 Unreliable system
- 🐛 Limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Constant connection errors
- App crashes frequently
- Date/time not syncing correctly
- Seasonal adjustment not working as expected
- Manual controls not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add water usage history and analytics
- Allow pausing of individual zones
- Improve manual control options
- Add weather integration and smart scheduling
- Improve notification system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Link for Generators free?

Mobile Link for Generators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rain Bird free?

Rain Bird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Link for Generators or Rain Bird?

Mobile Link for Generators is rated higher. Mobile Link for Generators averages 4.8 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while Rain Bird averages 4.7 from 70K ratings.

### Do Mobile Link for Generators or Rain Bird have ads?

Neither Mobile Link for Generators nor Rain Bird shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Link for Generators or Rain Bird?

Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, and Rain Bird every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile Link for Generators was updated on September 25, 2026 and Rain Bird on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*