Comparison

Whirlpool vs WLAB

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
Read full description

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

WLAB

This app connects to smart electronic devices using Bluetooth 4.0 technology. It allows for wireless communication with onboard processors, real-time clocks, and memory in compatible products.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
  • Smart electronics integration
  • Wireless communication
  • Real-time clock access
  • Memory access
Features
Read full description

The concept is simple but breakthrough. It is the marriage of smart electronics and Bluetooth 4.0 (also sometimes referred to Bluetooth low energy / BLE). Every Bluetooth Smart product utilizes BLE as the wireless connection to the on board processor, real time clocks, memory and more.

Screenshots

Whirlpool4 screens
WLAB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Whirlpool at 4.7 against WLAB's 1.0. Whirlpool also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 1). WLAB's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Whirlpool holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whirlpool has 27K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Whirlpool versus WLAB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhirlpoolWLAB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (27K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews22.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings27K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhirlpool CorporationlinCogN Technology Co. Limited

Customer experience

Whirlpool

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

WLAB

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

WLAB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Whirlpool

No in-app purchases

None

WLAB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whirlpool free?
Whirlpool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WLAB free?
WLAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Whirlpool or WLAB?
Whirlpool is rated higher. Whirlpool averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while WLAB averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Whirlpool or WLAB have ads?
Neither Whirlpool nor WLAB shows ads.

Other comparisons