Comparison

Whirlpool vs Ford™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Whirlpool

Control and monitor your smart kitchen and laundry appliances remotely. Get real-time updates, helpful tips, and voice control for hands-free operation. Streamline meal prep and laundry tasks with guided cooking and custom cycle downloads.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Real-time notifications
  • Voice control integration
  • Guided cooking with Yummly
  • Scan-to-Cook technology
  • Downloadable wash cycles
  • Customizable cycle creation
Features
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Get more done at once with the Whirlpool® app and a compatible smart appliance. Control your smart appliance, get real-time updates and notifications and access helpful kitchen and laundry tips, appliance info and customer support--all from the palm of your hand. Hands full? No worries. Use your voice to control what you can’t reach. Keep up with dinner and laundry even when you have your hands full by using a compatible voice-enabled device.* Cooking appliances - Remotely start cooking cycles, save your favorites and get notifications such as when your oven has preheated or your cooking time has ended.* - Whirlpool works with Yummly! Yummly® Guided Cooking makes meal prep easier by helping you answer the question “what’s for dinner?” before it’s even asked. Recipes with the Connected Fork icon in the Yummly® app include step-by-step video tutorials that provide the extra assistance you need on busy days. Prompts in the app even send cooking instructions straight to your Whirlpool® smart cooking appliance.** - Get the right settings for frozen meals every time with Scan-to-Cook technology.*** - Make multi-step meals simple by sending cooking instructions to the oven or microwave all at once. Dishwashers - Download the right cycle for a load of dishes, get specialty cycles and customized care with the Download & Go™ option.* - Receive notifications when your washing cycle has ended and your dishes are ready to be unloaded. Washers and dryers - Manage your routine right from your mobile device. Set, start, pause and monitor progress on your laundry appliances, even while you’re away.* - Schedule a wash cycle to be completed by the time you get home so you can keep your laundry moving, no matter where you are (select models). - Manage laundry day from anywhere by assigning family members tasks like transferring a load to the dryer or folding clean clothes. They'll get the notification on their smart devices (select models). - Send dry cycles to the dryer that match the wash cycle you used so you’ll know your clothes will be dried the way you want (select models). - Create and save your favorite cycles under any name and edit at any time. - Personalized Quick Tips make sure your family’s laundry gets the care it deserves, while helping laundry day go smoothly (select models). - Receive helpful alerts which let you know if there's an issue that may affect performance, then follow step-by-step instructions and select how-to videos to help guide you through quick fixes. *Features may vary by product and are subject to change. Compatible connected appliance required. Details and privacy info at whirlpool.com/connect. **Select recipes only. Details and privacy info at whirlpool.com/connect and yummly.com/privacy. *** Not all frozen foods included. Google, Google Home and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. CA residents - Do Not Sell My Personal Information: www.whirlpool.com/services/about-us/do-not-sell-my-personal-information.html

About

Ford™

Manage your Ford vehicle's essentials from your smartphone. Control remote features, track vehicle stats, schedule service, and access electric vehicle charging information. Stay connected with your Ford's status and updates.

Highlights
  • Remote start, lock, unlock
  • Vehicle stats and GPS tracking
  • Schedule service appointments
  • Electric vehicle charging info
  • Connected services management
  • Over-the-air software updates
Features
Currently charting
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FordPass is now the Ford app The Ford app is everything you need to elevate your Ford journey — all in one place. Access features like remote start, lock and unlock, vehicle stats, and GPS tracking at no extra cost. · Remote Features*: Get added control with features like remote start, lock and unlock, and more in the palm of your hand. · Vehicle Management: Keep track of your fuel or range status, vehicle stats — and use your Phone As A Key — with a simple tap. · Scheduling Service: Select your preferred dealer and schedule maintenance to keep your Ford running smoothly. · Electric Vehicle Features: Check your charge levels, precondition your Ford, and get public charging info all in one place. · Connected Services: Activate available trials, purchase plans, or manage services like BlueCruise, the Ford Connectivity Package, and the Ford Security Package. · GPS Location: Never lose sight of your Ford with GPS tracking. · Ford App Updates: Updated regularly to give you the latest features and information. · Ford Rewards: Access Ford Rewards to redeem points for Ford Service, Accessories, available Connected Services, and more**. · Over-the-Air Software Updates: Set your software update schedule through the Ford app or directly in your vehicle. *Disclaimer language* The Ford app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply. *An activated vehicle modem and the Ford app are required for remote features. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit or prevent functionality. Remote features may vary by model. **Must have an activated Ford Rewards account to receive Ford Rewards Points. Points are not redeemable for cash and have no monetary value. Point earning and redemption values are approximate and vary by products and services redeemed. See the Ford Rewards Program Terms and conditions at FordRewards.com for information regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture, and other limitations on Ford Rewards Points.

Screenshots

Whirlpool4 screens
Ford™4 screens

Verdict

The call

Whirlpool and Ford™ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Ford™'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Whirlpool's. Ford™ also leads on ratings volume (1.5M vs 27K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Whirlpool's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0.1). On price, rating, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Whirlpool against 4.8 for Ford™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ford™ has 1.5M ratings behind it against 27K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Whirlpool's written reviews are positive against 44% of Ford™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whirlpool ships an update every 5 weeks, Ford™ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Whirlpool versus Ford™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhirlpoolFord™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (27K ratings)4.8 (1.5M ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.1% of reviews44.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K1.5M — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0.1
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB273 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWhirlpool CorporationFord Motor Co.

Customer experience

Whirlpool

All ratings27,380 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews340 reviews
Positive22.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative69.4%

Ford™

All ratings1,476,495 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews4,696 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative45.1%

User reviews

Whirlpool

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote control of appliances
  • 📢 Notifications for cycle completion
  • 💡 Cooking/recipe features
  • 👍 Convenient laundry management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 🔁 Frequent need to re-enable remote access
  • 👎 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
  • 🕰️ Lack of real-time cycle status updates

Ford™

From 1.5M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote start and climate control
  • 📊 Vehicle status and diagnostics
  • 🔒 Secure locking/unlocking
  • 🔍 Helpful vehicle location features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent remote start functionality
  • 🔋 Significant battery drain on mobile devices
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance and loading times
  • 🤔 Limited climate control and settings options
  • 🔍 Inaccurate vehicle location tracking

Bugs and requests

Whirlpool

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App login issues and frequent sign-outs
  • Inconsistent behavior after software updates
  • Inability to maintain Wi-Fi connection to appliances

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with smart home platforms (e.g., Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant)
  • Ability to control appliances remotely without manual enablement
  • More detailed cycle status and time remaining information
  • Improved multi-user support and family sharing

Ford™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and login issues
  • Syncing problems between app and vehicle
  • Unreliable remote start and locking features
  • Incorrect vehicle data and diagnostics

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view locked/unlocked status
  • Option to adjust climate settings remotely
  • Integration with smart home/voice assistants
  • Improved trip planning and charging station features
  • Customizable notifications and alerts

In-app purchases

None

Whirlpool

No in-app purchases

None

Ford™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whirlpool free?
Whirlpool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ford™ free?
Ford™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Whirlpool or Ford™?
Ford™ is rated higher. Whirlpool averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Ford™ averages 4.8 from 1.5M ratings.
Do Whirlpool or Ford™ have ads?
Neither Whirlpool nor Ford™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whirlpool or Ford™?
Whirlpool ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ford™ fortnightly. Most recently, Whirlpool was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ford™ on October 17, 2026.

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