# Whirlpool vs Ninja Pro Connect

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.

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 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Whirlpool | Ninja Pro Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whirlpool/id1011622189/reviews) | [4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-pro-connect/id1322483990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **60.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 230 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Whirlpool Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/448918053) | [SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271409096) |

## What reviewers say

### Whirlpool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whirlpool/id1011622189)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-pro-connect/id1322483990)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*