# Mobile Link for Generators vs RYOBI

Mobile Link for Generators and RYOBI both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Mobile Link for Generators's written reviews are positive against 30% of RYOBI's. Mobile Link for Generators also leads on chart position (#134 vs unranked) and ratings volume (86K vs 13K). RYOBI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ads 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. RYOBI 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 RYOBI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Link for Generators has 86K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Mobile Link for Generators's written reviews are positive against 30% of RYOBI's.

Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, RYOBI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Link for Generators | RYOBI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-link-for-generators/id829129497/reviews)** | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryobi/id6504251252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 30.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Generac Power Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/829129500) | [One World Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/915404170) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Link for Generators

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

**Currently charting:** #134 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


### RYOBI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryobi/id6504251252)

Manage, monitor, and maximize your tools with this app. Register new purchases, track connected tools, and explore the product catalog. Access manuals, warranty information, and find nearby retailers.

**Highlights:** Product registration with OCR and barcode scanning, Monitor and manage connected tools, View tool status and metrics, Access product manuals and resources, Explore product catalog and details, Find nearest retailer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy registration process
- 👍 Useful app features
- 💡 Helpful for managing Bluetooth devices
- 🚀 Quick and easy tool registration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login/authentication issues
- 🐛 Receipt/registration problems
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 👎 Poor user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to get past login screen
- Failure to complete receipt uploads
- Incorrect product registration

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete registered products
- Support for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Link for Generators free?

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

### Is RYOBI free?

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

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

Mobile Link for Generators is rated higher. Mobile Link for Generators averages 4.8 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while RYOBI averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Mobile Link for Generators or RYOBI have ads?

Neither Mobile Link for Generators nor RYOBI shows ads.

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

Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, and RYOBI every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Link for Generators was updated on September 25, 2026 and RYOBI on September 24, 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.*