Comparison

Whirlpool vs Ninja Pro Connect

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

Ninja Pro Connect

Control your grill remotely to achieve perfect cooks. Monitor and adjust temperatures, times, and settings from your phone, receiving real-time notifications for every stage of the cooking process. Enjoy your cookout with confidence thanks to connected cooking features and helpful cooking charts.

Highlights
  • Remote grill control via Bluetooth/WiFi
  • Real-time cooking updates and notifications
  • Dual thermometer monitoring
  • Programmable cooking modes, times, and temps
  • Searchable cooking charts with chef-recommended settings
  • Add smoky flavor
Features
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Achieve the perfect cook from the palm of your hand with the Ninja ProConnect™ app. Now you can enjoy the cookout while controlling your grill from just about anywhere. Monitor and adjust times, temps, and settings directly from the app – no need to babysit the grill. With hassle-free connected cooking, you will receive real-time notifications for when it is time to add food, flip, and more so you can cook with confidence. Ninja ProConnect™ features: • Control your grill from your fingertips: Easily connect your grill to your phone via Bluetooth and WiFi and adjust temps, times, and settings directly from the app. Even start and end a cook from the app. • Real-time cooking updates: From preheat to ready-to-eat, the app keeps you in the know while you enjoy your cookout. • Monitor your cook with up to two thermometers: Dual thermometer compatibility allows you to monitor and cook two different proteins two different ways. • Easy-to-use cooking charts: Easily get the perfect cook—just search for your protein and get chef-recommended settings for each cooking function. Filter by food, mode, and length of time. • Easily program your cook: From the palm of your hands, you can select your cooking mode, input your cook time and temp, and press start to be on your way to fast, easy, and flavorful meals. Even add 100% authentic smoky flavor to your favorite meals. • Compatibility: Compatible with OG900 series.

Screenshots

Whirlpool4 screens
Ninja Pro Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

Whirlpool and Ninja Pro Connect both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Ninja Pro Connect's written reviews are positive against 22% of Whirlpool's. Ninja Pro Connect also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Whirlpool's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 4.2K). 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 4.7 for Ninja Pro Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whirlpool has 27K ratings behind it against 4.2K, 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 60% of Ninja Pro Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whirlpool ships an update every 5 weeks, Ninja Pro Connect fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Whirlpool versus Ninja Pro Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhirlpoolNinja Pro Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (27K ratings)4.7 (4.2K ratings)
Positive reviews22.3% of reviews60.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K — better4.2K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhirlpool CorporationSHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Customer experience

Whirlpool

All ratings27,380 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews336 reviews
Positive22.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative69.0%

Ninja Pro Connect

All ratings4,214 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews379 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral11.6%
Negative28.2%

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

Ninja Pro Connect

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Excellent app integration
  • 🔥 Delivers great cooking results
  • 🤖 Helpful cooking guidance
  • 🔍 Accurate temperature monitoring

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Frequent password resets required
  • ⏱️ Lack of live activity monitoring
  • 📏 Limited cooking options/presets
  • 🔋 Bluetooth range limitations

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

Ninja Pro Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes during setup
  • Thermometer inaccuracies
  • WiFi pairing failures
  • Login issues on various devices
  • Unexpected app behavior changes after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Celsius temperature option
  • Implement live activity notifications
  • Expand cooking presets for more foods
  • Allow multiple device connections
  • Improve password reset process

In-app purchases

None

Whirlpool

No in-app purchases

None

Ninja Pro Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whirlpool free?
Whirlpool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ninja Pro Connect free?
Ninja Pro Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Whirlpool or Ninja Pro Connect?
Whirlpool and Ninja Pro Connect are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 27K and 4.2K ratings respectively.
Do Whirlpool or Ninja Pro Connect have ads?
Neither Whirlpool nor Ninja Pro Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whirlpool or Ninja Pro Connect?
Whirlpool ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ninja Pro Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Whirlpool was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ninja Pro Connect on September 24, 2026.

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