Mobile Link for Generators vs Lincoln™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time generator status monitoring
- Customizable status notifications
- Maintenance history tracking
- Remote setting adjustments
- Fuel level gauging
- Connect with dealers
- Cellular monitoring upgrade
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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.
Lincoln™
Manage your Lincoln vehicle with ease. Start, lock, and unlock remotely, use your phone as a key, and track its location. Schedule service, manage connected services, and earn rewards.
- Remote start, lock, and unlock
- Phone as a key functionality
- GPS vehicle location tracking
- Schedule service appointments
- Manage connected services
- Earn Lincoln Access Rewards
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The Lincoln app elevates your ownership. Clean, effortless and easily customizable, the Lincoln app lets you remote start, lock and unlock, use your phone as a key, and monitor your GPS location at no extra cost. Features list for consideration: • Remote Features*: Get added control with features like remote start, lock and unlock, and more in the palm of your hand. • Vehicle Management: Keep track of your fuel or range status, vehicle stats — and use your Phone As A Key — with a simple tap. • Scheduling Service: Select your preferred dealer and schedule maintenance to keep your Lincoln running smoothly. • Connected Services: Activate available trials, purchase plans, or manage services like BlueCruise, the Lincoln Connectivity Package, and more. • GPS Location: Never lose sight of your Lincoln with GPS tracking. • Lincoln App Updates: Updated regularly to give you the latest features and information. • Lincoln Access Rewards: Use Lincoln Access Rewards to redeem points for Lincoln Service, Accessories, available Connected Services, and more**. • Over-the-Air Software Updates: Set your software update schedule through the Lincoln app or directly in your vehicle. *Disclaimer Language* The Lincoln app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply. *An activated vehicle modem and the Lincoln app are required for remote features. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit or prevent functionality. Remote features may vary by model. **Must have an activated Lincoln Access Rewards account to receive Lincoln Access Rewards Points. Points are not redeemable for cash and have no monetary value. Point earning and redemption values are approximate and vary by products and services redeemed. See the Lincoln Access Rewards Program Terms and conditions at LincolnAccessRewards.com for information regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture, and other limitations on Lincoln Access Rewards Points.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lincoln™ at none against Mobile Link for Generators's 8. Lincoln™ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Mobile Link for Generators's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 49%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Mobile Link for Generators sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.39 per month. Lincoln™ 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 Lincoln™. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89K and 137K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Mobile Link for Generators's written reviews are positive against 49% of Lincoln™'s.
Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, Lincoln™ fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Mobile Link for Generators | Lincoln™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (89K ratings) — better | 4.7 (137K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better | 49.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 89K | 137K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #135 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 244 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Generac Power Systems, Inc. | The Lincoln Motor Company |
Customer experience
Mobile Link for Generators
Lincoln™
User reviews
Mobile Link for Generators
From 89K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Lincoln™
From 137K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote features
- 🚗 Great for luxury car owners
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🚫 Missing key features
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance
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
Lincoln™
Reported bugs
4 issues- Phone as key feature not working consistently
- Oil life monitor not updating accurately
- App crashing or not connecting to vehicle
- Scheduled remote start not always working
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to check door/window status
- Option to pay car note from app
- Display tire pressure and fluid levels
- Integration with smart home/voice assistants
- More customization options
In-app purchases
Mobile Link for Generators
- 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
Lincoln™
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mobile Link for Generators free?
Is Lincoln™ free?
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