Mobile Link for Generators vs Rain Bird 2.0
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.
Rain Bird 2.0
Control your sprinklers remotely with this app. Set custom watering schedules, automate weather adjustments, and monitor your system's performance from your mobile device. Save water and money with smart irrigation.
- Remote sprinkler control
- Custom watering schedules
- Weather-based adjustments
- Device mapping
- Custom site photos
- Improved connection speed
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Smart Watering Made Simple. Connect your Rain Bird controller to your mobile device with the new Rain Bird 2.0 app to turn on sprinklers, set up customized watering schedules, and automate weather adjustments, saving you water and money. New with Rain Bird 2.0 app: Device mapping – see where your controllers are located on the map Search and filter -- quickly find the controller to which you want to connect using the search function or commonly used filters Custom photos – upload photos of your site location or stations New look -- updated user interface and user experience Fast connect -- improved controller connection speed Compatible with the following Rain Bird controller models: ESP-LXME2 (new!) ESP-TM2 TRU ESP-2WIRE ESP-ME3 BAT-BT RC2 ARC Series More controller models coming soon! For more information: https://www.rainbird.com/products/esp-bat-bt 1-800-RAINBIRD
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile Link for Generators at 84% against Rain Bird 2.0's 17%. Mobile Link for Generators also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (90K vs 7.9K). Rain Bird 2.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Rain Bird 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mobile Link for Generators holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Link for Generators has 90K ratings behind it against 7.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Mobile Link for Generators's written reviews are positive against 17% of Rain Bird 2.0's.
Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, Rain Bird 2.0 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Mobile Link for Generators | Rain Bird 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (90K ratings) — better | 4.5 (7.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 90K — better | 7.9K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #119 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Generac Power Systems, Inc. | Rain Bird Corporation |
Customer experience
Mobile Link for Generators
Rain Bird 2.0
User reviews
Mobile Link for Generators
From 90K 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
Rain Bird 2.0
From 7.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
- 🌟 Improved user interface
- 📊 Weather forecasting and adjustment features
- 🔒 Secure cloud-based control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnections
- 🤔 Confusing setup and registration process
- 🤷♀️ Lack of feature parity with previous app version
- 🕰️ Excessive weather adjustments
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
Rain Bird 2.0
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to log in or reset credentials
- Zones renamed or disappearing
- Unexpected program start times
- Firmware update issues
Requested features
4 requests- History of system and station runtimes
- Ability to independently control/schedule programs
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved weather data accuracy and customization
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
Rain Bird 2.0
No in-app purchases
Questions
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