# Mobile Link for Generators vs Lincoln™

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.

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. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Link for Generators | Lincoln™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-link-for-generators/id829129497/reviews)** | [4.7 (137K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln/id1141482401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 89K | **137K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 49.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Generac Power Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/829129500) | [The Lincoln Motor Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/983255355) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Link for Generators

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

**Currently charting:** #122 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


### Lincoln™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln/id1141482401)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote start, lock, and unlock, Phone as a key functionality, GPS vehicle location tracking, Schedule service appointments, Manage connected services, Earn Lincoln Access Rewards

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote features
- 🚗 Great for luxury car owners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🚫 Missing key features
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Link for Generators free?

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

### Is Lincoln™ free?

Lincoln™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Link for Generators or Lincoln™?

Mobile Link for Generators is rated higher. Mobile Link for Generators averages 4.8 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while Lincoln™ averages 4.7 from 137K ratings.

### Do Mobile Link for Generators or Lincoln™ have ads?

Lincoln™ shows ads; Mobile Link for Generators does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Link for Generators or Lincoln™?

Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, and Lincoln™ fortnightly. Most recently, Mobile Link for Generators was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lincoln™ on October 21, 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.*