Comparison

Whirlpool vs reLend

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

reLend

Connect with people in your community to rent items you need or earn money by lending out your own belongings. Discover a wide variety of goods, from tools to electronics, and manage rentals securely through the app.

Highlights
  • Discover and rent items
  • List items for rent
  • Secure in-app payments
  • Community item requests
  • Flexible rental durations
  • Earn money by lending
Features
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Discover, Rent, and Earn with reLend! Tired of buying expensive things that you only use once in a while? Want to make extra cash by renting out items that are collecting dust in your home? reLend makes renting and lending items simple and secure. Why choose reLend? - Wide Variety of Items: From tools and sports gear to party supplies and electronics, find what you need without breaking the bank. - Easy Listing Process: Have items lying around? List them in minutes and start earning by renting them out to others in your community. - Secure Payments: Safe, hassle-free payments for renters and item owners alike. HOW IT WORKS AS A RENTER: - Browse items to rent near you - Select how long you want to rent the item - Chat with the Lender to confirm details and pay through the app - After you are done using the item, simply return it to the Lender - Can’t find what you’re looking for? Post a request to the community! HOW IT WORKS AS A LENDER: - Upload an item by filling out a form with images and a description of the item - Choose your price and renting schedule - Sit back and wait for a renter to contact you! PERFECT FOR: - Hosting events or parties - Planning outdoor adventures - Accessing tools or equipment without buying - Making extra income by uploading your items Whether you need it for a day or a month, reLend connects you with affordable rentals or helps you earn by renting out your belongings! Download now and start renting today!

Screenshots

Whirlpool4 screens
reLend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: reLend at 100% against Whirlpool's 22%. reLend also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). Whirlpool's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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

reLend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whirlpool has 28K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Whirlpool's written reviews are positive against 100% of reLend's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whirlpool ships an update every 5 weeks, reLend every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Whirlpool versus reLend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhirlpoolreLend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (28K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhirlpool CorporationReLend LLC

Customer experience

Whirlpool

All ratings27,380 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews341 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative69.5%

reLend

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

reLend

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Whirlpool

No in-app purchases

None

reLend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whirlpool free?
Whirlpool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is reLend free?
reLend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Whirlpool or reLend?
reLend is rated higher. Whirlpool averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while reLend averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Whirlpool or reLend have ads?
Neither Whirlpool nor reLend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whirlpool or reLend?
Whirlpool ships an update every 5 weeks, and reLend every 3 weeks. Most recently, Whirlpool was updated on October 25, 2026 and reLend on October 19, 2026.

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