Comparison

JennAir vs Broan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JennAir

Control and manage your connected JennAir appliances from anywhere. Access recipes, set timers, receive real-time notifications, and connect with customer support for a seamless smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Intuitive Home Feed
  • Culinary Center with recipes
  • Assisted Cooking guidance
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Remote Control via WiFi
  • On-Demand Expert Support
Features
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Manage your home in a digital ecosystem that defies limitations, harnessing the power of connected appliances, all from the JennAir® app. Intuitive Home Feed Curated JennAir content and access to control your appliance Culinary Center Tailored precisely to your preferences with step-by-step recipes, my creations, kitchen timers and more Assisted Cooking Follow step-by-step instructions and send settings to your appliance for great results Real-Time Notifications Receive alerts to your mobile device for cooking cycles, timers, recipes, and more Remote Control Connect to WiFi for real-time status updates and control your appliance from anywhere On-Demand Experts Connect with the JennAir Customer Care by phone to tap into the brilliant minds of experts who know JennAir® appliances inside and out. Appliance Settings Easily navigate to your connected appliance for true control **Appliance must be set to remote enable for remote control capabilities. Features subject to change. Compatible, connected appliance required. Details and privacy info at www.jennair.com/connectivity.html. CA residents - Do Not Sell My Info: jennair.com/do-not-sell-my-personal-information.html

About

Broan

Remotely manage your smart range hood's features, including fan speed and lighting. Integrate with voice assistants like Alexa and Google for hands-free operation. Compatible with iOS 12.4 and higher.

Highlights
  • Remote control of range hood features
  • Voice control via Alexa and Google Assistant
  • Fan speed adjustment
  • Lighting control
  • iOS 12.4+ compatibility
Features
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Using this app with your Broan-NuTone Kitchen range hood you are able to remotely control all the features of your range hood. Shut it down once the fume is gone without having to leave the table. The app is the gateway to voice control over Alexa and Google voice. The SoftTouch App is compatible with phones: IOS version 12.4 or higher. Please contact our customer support or follow the link to the help menu in your app if you experience any difficulties.

Screenshots

JennAir4 screens
Broan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JennAir at 4.2 against Broan's 2.3. JennAir also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Broan's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 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

JennAir holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JennAir has 2.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of JennAir's written reviews are positive against 0% of Broan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JennAir ships an update every 2 months, Broan every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JennAir versus Broan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJennAirBroan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.3K ratings) — better2.3 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.112.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhirlpool CorporationBroan-NuTone, LLC.

Customer experience

JennAir

All ratings2,324 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative82.2%

Broan

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

JennAir

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Oven light turning on unexpectedly
  • Meat probe temperature not updating correctly
  • Oven temperature not syncing with app
  • Inability to add appliances to the app
  • Constant need to re-enable remote start

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved recipe and cooking guidance
  • Ability to set timers and temperatures directly on appliance
  • Better integration with smart home platforms
  • More reliable remote control functionality

Broan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

JennAir

No in-app purchases

None

Broan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JennAir free?
JennAir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Broan free?
Broan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JennAir or Broan?
JennAir is rated higher. JennAir averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Broan averages 2.3 from 10 ratings.
Do JennAir or Broan have ads?
Neither JennAir nor Broan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JennAir or Broan?
JennAir ships an update every 2 months, and Broan every 8 months. Most recently, JennAir was updated on November 6, 2026 and Broan on November 3, 2026.

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