Comparison

Mobile Link for Generators vs PowerPlate Update

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 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
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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

PowerPlate Update

Features
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The APP downloads the LCD screen program upgrade file of the PowerPlate product from the server, connects to the PowerPlate product and sends it to the storage space of the PowerPlate product. The PowerPlate product will automatically upgrade and update when it is restarted.

Screenshots

Mobile Link for Generators4 screens
PowerPlate Update1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PowerPlate Update at none against Mobile Link for Generators's 8. Mobile Link for Generators's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PowerPlate Update asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, PowerPlate Update every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Mobile Link for Generators versus PowerPlate Update: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile Link for GeneratorsPowerPlate Update
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (89K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings89K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#119 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenerac Power Systems, Inc.Wing Hung Chak

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

PowerPlate Update

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

PowerPlate Update

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Link for Generators free?
Mobile Link for Generators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PowerPlate Update free?
PowerPlate Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobile Link for Generators or PowerPlate Update have ads?
Neither Mobile Link for Generators nor PowerPlate Update shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Link for Generators or PowerPlate Update?
Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, and PowerPlate Update every 5 months. Most recently, Mobile Link for Generators was updated on October 21, 2026 and PowerPlate Update on October 1, 2026.

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