Comparison

Mobile Link for Generators vs VicoHome

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 your home generator's status, fuel levels, and maintenance needs remotely from your smartphone. Receive custom alerts and schedule routine exercises to ensure readiness. Connect with dealers for support and integrate with smart home devices.

Highlights
  • Real-time generator status monitoring
  • Customizable notification alerts
  • Maintenance history tracking
  • Remote setting adjustments
  • Fuel level gauging
  • Dealer support connection
  • Smart home device integration
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

VicoHome

Monitor your home security remotely with live video feeds and two-way audio. Receive instant motion alerts and grant multi-user access for family members. Enhance security with optional cloud storage and smart detection features.

Highlights
  • Live video monitoring
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Instant motion notifications
  • Multi-user access
  • Cloud storage options
  • Smart detection (person, vehicle, pet)
Features
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Introducing VicoHome, the smart home camera app designed to bring peace of mind directly to your fingertips. With VicoHome, effortlessly monitor your property from anywhere, anytime. Keep an eye on what matters with live video and greet visitors with Two-Way Talk. Receive instant notifications for any detected motion, so important moments never slip by unnoticed. With the convenience of multiple-user access, keeping your family in the loop has never been easier. 【VicoHome Awareness Service】 Elevate your security with the VicoHome Awareness Subscription to unlock next-level features: 1. Extra Cloud Storage: Gain access to up to 60 days of recording history, ensuring you never miss a moment. 2. Smart Push: Benefit from alerts for person, vehicle, package, and pet detection, allowing you to concentrate on the notifications that truly matter. 3. Activity Zone: Customize and filter alerts by setting up specific activity zones, reducing unnecessary notifications and enhancing your focus on key areas. 【Details of the Awareness Service】 Awareness Gen2 Single Plan ( Subscribe monthly) Awareness Gen2 Single Plan ( Subscribe annually) Awareness Gen2 Unlimited Plan (Subscribe monthly) Awareness Gen2 Unlimited Plan (Subscribe annually) 【Subscription Guidelines】 Cancel auto renewal: Please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. Renewal: iTunes account will be charged automatically within 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. If the renewal is successful, the subscription will be extended by one subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://api-us.vicoo.tech/management/app-files/vicoo/privacy-policy/en/index.html Awareness Service Agreement: https://api-us.vicoo.tech/management/app-files/vicoo/awareness-service-agreement/en/index.html Continuous Subscription Service Agreement: https://api-us.vicoo.tech/management/app-files/vicoo/continuous-subscription-service-agreement/en/index.html

Screenshots

Mobile Link for Generators4 screens
VicoHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mobile Link for Generators and VicoHome both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Mobile Link for Generators's written reviews are positive against 36% of VicoHome's. Mobile Link for Generators also leads on ads (none vs shown). VicoHome's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#15 vs #123). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 and VicoHome sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 4.9 for VicoHome. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91K and 115K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Mobile Link for Generators's written reviews are positive against 36% of VicoHome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, VicoHome every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Mobile Link for Generators versus VicoHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Link for GeneratorsVicoHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (91K ratings)4.9 (115K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better35.5% of reviews
Number of ratings91K115K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#123#15 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB269 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenerac Power Systems, Inc.PHOTON SAIL TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Mobile Link for Generators

All ratings90,637 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews2,790 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.1%

VicoHome

All ratings114,895 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,459 reviews
Positive35.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative55.2%

User reviews

Mobile Link for Generators

From 91K 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

VicoHome

From 115K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to install
  • 🚀 Excellent picture quality
  • 🚀 Reliable app
  • 🚀 Prompt and helpful customer support
  • 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues after firmware updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable motion detection and recording
  • 🐛 Slow live stream and video playback
  • 🔋 Poor battery life
  • 💰 Subscription required for full features

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

VicoHome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras going offline after firmware updates
  • Inability to delete video thumbnails
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Subscription changes without notice

Requested features

6 requests
  • Longer recording duration
  • Continuous 24/7 recording option
  • Ability to share cameras with multiple users
  • Improved motion detection and customizable zones
  • Fast forward/rewind for recorded videos
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  • Integration with smart home platforms

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
10 purchases

VicoHome

Subscriptions10
  • Basic(Subscribe Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Basic Plan(1 device, monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Plus(Subscribe Monthly)1 Month trial$4.491 Month
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  • Gen2 Single Plan(monthly)1 Month trial$4.491 Month
  • Gen3 Single-Device Plan (Monthly)1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro(Subscribe Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Individual Premium Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Gen2 Two-device Plan(monthly)1 Month trial$8.951 Month
  • Gen2 Unlimited Plan(monthly)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Gen2 Single Plan(annually)1 Month trial$47.491 Year

Questions

Is Mobile Link for Generators free?
Mobile Link for Generators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VicoHome free?
VicoHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Link for Generators or VicoHome?
VicoHome is rated higher. Mobile Link for Generators averages 4.8 out of 5 from 91K ratings, while VicoHome averages 4.9 from 115K ratings.
Do Mobile Link for Generators or VicoHome have ads?
VicoHome shows ads; Mobile Link for Generators does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Link for Generators or VicoHome?
Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, and VicoHome every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Link for Generators was updated on November 7, 2026 and VicoHome on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Mobile Link for Generators or VicoHome?
Mobile Link for Generators currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and VicoHome at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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