# Mobile Link for Generators vs GunBase

The clearest difference is price: Mobile Link for Generators at Free against GunBase's $39.99. Mobile Link for Generators also leads on ratings volume (90K vs 1) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). GunBase's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Mobile Link for Generators is free to download; GunBase costs $39.99 up front. Mobile Link for Generators sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.39 per month and GunBase sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GunBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Link for Generators has 90K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, GunBase every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Link for Generators | GunBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $39.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (90K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-link-for-generators/id829129497/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunbase/id6760922772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Generac Power Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/829129500) | [Benjamin Richter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880818211) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Link for Generators

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

**Currently charting:** #125 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


### GunBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunbase/id6760922772)

Manage your firearm collection with this app. Catalog items with photos, search and filter by various criteria, and view detailed item pages. It offers a dashboard summary and secure, private data storage by connecting to your personal server.

**Highlights:** Catalog firearms with photo thumbnails, Search by make, model, serial number, or notes, Filter by type, caliber, NFA status, and condition, Detailed item pages with photo galleries, Dashboard with collection summary, Secure, encrypted data storage, Connects to personal server for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magazine | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Case | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ammo Can | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Link for Generators free?

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

### Is GunBase free?

GunBase costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

GunBase is rated higher. Mobile Link for Generators averages 4.8 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while GunBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Mobile Link for Generators nor GunBase shows ads.

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

Mobile Link for Generators ships an update monthly, and GunBase every 3 days. Most recently, Mobile Link for Generators was updated on October 23, 2026 and GunBase on October 16, 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.*