Comparison

JennAir vs Gecko

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 monitor your connected JennAir appliances remotely. Access curated content, guided recipes, and expert support to enhance your culinary experience and manage your kitchen with ease.

Highlights
  • Intuitive Home Feed
  • Culinary Center with recipes
  • Assisted Cooking guidance
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Remote Appliance Control
  • 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

Gecko

Control your spa remotely to ensure it's always ready for you. Adjust temperature, lights, and pumps, and receive guidance for water care and energy efficiency. Enjoy a simpler, more intuitive spa experience.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • Adjust spa lights
  • Control spa pumps
  • Water care guidance
  • Energy usage monitoring
  • Set spa routines
Features
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Smarter Spa Living Starts Here Your spa is ready. Water is clear. Temperature is perfect. All that’s left is to step in and look at the sky. Everything else is taken care of. 1. ''Arrive in the moment'' No waiting. No setup. On your way home or already inside, everything is within reach. A few taps, and your spa is exactly how you want it. - Set your ideal temperature before you step in - Adjust lights to match your mood - Control your pumps and key functions 2. ''Let go of water care'' No color charts. No second guessing. Just clean, balanced water. Ready when you are. Everything is in one place, with a clear status you understand instantly. - Check and test your water at a glance - Follow simple, tailored chemical dosing guidance - Get notified before something’s off* 3. ''Energy that works quietly in the background'' Your spa adapts to your life. It's warm when you need it. It saves when you don’t. - Understand your energy use and savings - Set routines that fit your lifestyle - Reduce energy when your spa is idle 4. ''Everything feels simpler'' Less to think about. More to enjoy. The app is designed to stay out of the way, so you can stay in the moment. - Simplified navigation - Faster access to what matters - A more intuitive experience overall Because spa time should feel like spa time Download the Gecko app. Requirements Requires in.touch 3 or in.touch 3+ *Water monitoring features require Gecko waterlab (probe and in.touch 3+)

Screenshots

JennAir4 screens
Gecko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JennAir at 4.2 against Gecko's 2.0. JennAir also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 55). Gecko's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

JennAir holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JennAir has 2.3K ratings behind it against 55, 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 10% of Gecko's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JennAir ships an update every 2 months, Gecko every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JennAir versus Gecko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJennAirGecko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.3K ratings) — better2.0 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews — better9.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better55
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.115.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhirlpool CorporationGecko Alliance

Customer experience

JennAir

All ratings2,279 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative82.2%

Gecko

All ratings50 ratings
Positive18.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative76.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive9.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative80.4%

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

Gecko

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

JennAir

No in-app purchases

None

Gecko

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JennAir free?
JennAir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gecko free?
Gecko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JennAir or Gecko?
JennAir is rated higher. JennAir averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Gecko averages 2.0 from 55 ratings.
Do JennAir or Gecko have ads?
Neither JennAir nor Gecko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JennAir or Gecko?
JennAir ships an update every 2 months, and Gecko every 3 weeks. Most recently, JennAir was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gecko on October 27, 2026.

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