Whirlpool vs BISSELL Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote appliance control
- Real-time notifications
- Voice control integration
- Guided cooking with Yummly
- Scan-to-Cook technology
- Downloadable wash cycles
- Customizable cycle creation
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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
BISSELL Connect
Manage your connected cleaning devices remotely. Schedule robotic vacuums, access cleaning tips and videos, and reorder supplies. Stay on top of your home's cleanliness from anywhere.
- Remote device management
- Cleaning schedules for robotic vacuums
- Access cleaning tips and videos
- Reorder supplies like formula and filters
- View cleaning history
- Software updates for machines
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Simplify your cleaning routines with the BISSELL Connect App. Did your dog make a mess of breakfast right as you’re heading out the door? Use the app to set a cleaning schedule with your robotic vacuum. Wondering what’s the best way to clean up your cat’s wet or dry mess? Check out our cleaning tips and videos to make the most of your BISSELL device. The BISSELL Connect App gives you the power to manage your connected BISSELL products anytime, anywhere with your smart device, so you can get on with your busy day. BISSELL Connect Features - See the status of your connected BISSELL products and easily reorder formula, brush rolls, and filters. - Analyze your cleaning history. - Access helpful tips, videos, and guides to keep your machines cleaning efficiently. - Adjust settings from the palm of your hand. - Update your cleaning machines and access the latest features and software updates. - Start, stop, dock, set modes and schedule cleans for your robotic vacuum right from your phone. - View and customize your SpinWave R5 map Requirements - Any BISSELL connected product - 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi network
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Verdict
Whirlpool and BISSELL Connect both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of BISSELL Connect's written reviews are positive against 22% of Whirlpool's. BISSELL Connect also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Whirlpool's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (27K vs 6K). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Whirlpool against 4.7 for BISSELL Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Whirlpool's written reviews are positive against 49% of BISSELL Connect's.
Whirlpool ships an update every 5 weeks, BISSELL Connect fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Whirlpool | BISSELL Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (27K ratings) | 4.7 (6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | 48.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27K — better | 6K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 230 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Whirlpool Corporation | BISSELL Homecare, Inc. |
Customer experience
Whirlpool
BISSELL Connect
User reviews
Whirlpool
From 27K App Store ratingsWhat 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
BISSELL Connect
From 6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient cleaning
- 💯 Great value
- 🤖 Helpful robot vacuum
- 🧹 Keeps floors clean
Room to improve
- 🐛 App issues (crashes, bugs, logging out)
- 🤖 Robot gets stuck easily
- 🔋 Battery life could be better
- 🧹 Cleaning coverage could be improved
- 💧 Mopping feature needs work
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
BISSELL Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- App login issues
- Robot disconnects from WiFi
- App loses device connection/history
Requested features
5 requests- Add remote control/directional controls
- Improve app functionality (mapping, notifications, settings)
- Integrate with smart home platforms (Google, Alexa)
- Display battery percentage in app
- Ability to silence robot when stuck
In-app purchases
Whirlpool
No in-app purchases
BISSELL Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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