Comparison

Kenmore Smart vs EcoNet

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

Head to head
About

Kenmore Smart

Control and monitor your Kenmore Smart appliances from your smartphone. Personalize appliance operation based on your schedule for convenience and peace of mind. Manage refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, water heaters, water softeners, and grills remotely.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Personalized scheduling
  • Appliance monitoring
  • Diagnostic alerts
  • Smart grill thermometer
  • Water usage tracking
Features
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Kenmore® Smart connectivity transforms your relationship with your home. Link, control and monitor your Kenmore Smart products all from one app. The Kenmore Smart app allows you to personalize the way your Kenmore Smart appliances operate based on your schedule and daily routines, making life easier and providing greater peace of mind. It does this by allowing you to link and manage your Smart products on one app from your smart device. The Kenmore Smart Refrigerator lets you control and monitor operation from anywhere with just your smartphone. Start cranking out extra ice for an impromptu party. Get an alert if someone forgets to close the door. The Kenmore Smart Washer and Dryer connect with your smartphone for a new generation of convenience and peace of mind. Check your laundry from your lawn chair. Schedule a load to finish just as you get home. You're in control of your laundry and your time. Remotely monitor the Kenmore Smart Dishwasher on cycle progress, customize notifications for diagnostic alerts and empty rinse aid dispenser. The Kenmore Smart Water Heater Module helps to ensure you have plenty of hot water and saves you from worrying about leaks. Leaving for a weekend? Turn your smart water heater down. Coming home? Turn it back up. Kenmore makes it easy. The Kenmore Smart Hybrid Water Softener keeps you in the loop on salt levels and water usage to lower costs, reduce impurities and eliminate surprises. So forget emergency salt runs or changing filters — and enjoy cleaner, softer water. The Kenmore® Smart app now includes features to monitor and control the new Smart Grill thermometer. The new Kenmore smart thermometer has benefits for all outdoor grilling enthusiasts from beginners to pros. Manage temperature notifications and probe settings all within the app to get desired doneness levels via Bluetooth pairing with your smart device. Use the Kenmore smart thermometer to track grill temperature with an ambient probe, monitor desired grilling results with 4 food probes. A WiFi router and Internet connection are required to control devices remotely. Learn more about Kenmore Smart Appliances at www.kenmore.com/smart.

About

EcoNet

Manage your home's heating, cooling, and water heater systems remotely. Optimize energy efficiency, track consumption, and set custom schedules for comfort and savings. Receive alerts for maintenance and system updates.

Highlights
  • Smart HVAC control
  • Smart water heater monitoring
  • Energy consumption tracking
  • Custom scheduling
  • Remote system access
  • Maintenance alerts
Features
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EcoNet®: Smart Control for Your Home’s Comfort Take complete control of your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. EcoNet provides seamless smart control over your HVAC and water heaters from the Rheem family of brands (Rheem, Ruud, Friedrich, Richmond, Sure Comfort, Russell by Rheem, Durastar). Experience the convenience of managing your home’s climate and hot water needs right from your smartphone. Features: - Smart Control: Easily adjust your heating and cooling settings to maintain the perfect indoor climate. - Smart Monitoring: Monitor and control your water heater’s performance for optimal efficiency and comfort. - Smart Savings: Track your energy consumption and receive tips to improve efficiency and save on utility bills. - Utility Programs: Enroll in utility programs in your area to maximize your savings. - Custom Schedules: Set personalized schedules for your HVAC and water heater to match your lifestyle and maximize energy savings. - Alerts & Notifications: Get real-time alerts and notifications for maintenance reminders, system updates, and potential issues. Quickly share these alerts with your contractor when contact info added at account creation. - Remote Access: Control your home’s systems from anywhere, ensuring comfort and peace of mind whether you’re at home or away. Download EcoNet today and transform the way you manage your home’s comfort and efficiency!

Screenshots

Kenmore Smart4 screens
EcoNet4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kenmore Smart and EcoNet both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Kenmore Smart's written reviews are positive against 16% of EcoNet's. Kenmore Smart also leads on device support (3 vs 1). EcoNet's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 2.9K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Kenmore Smart against 4.4 for EcoNet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Kenmore Smart's written reviews are positive against 16% of EcoNet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kenmore Smart ships an update every 2 months, EcoNet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kenmore Smart versus EcoNet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKenmore SmartEcoNet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.9K ratings) — better4.4 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews66.8% of reviews — better15.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K13K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSears Brands Management CorporationRheem Manufacturing Company

Customer experience

Kenmore Smart

All ratings2,918 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive66.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative27.2%

EcoNet

All ratings13,136 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews502 reviews
Positive15.5%
Neutral13.7%
Negative70.7%

User reviews

Kenmore Smart

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for monitoring appliances
  • 🚀 Convenient remote control and scheduling
  • 💡 Helpful notifications for laundry cycles
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Security concerns with unencrypted data transfer
  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance and syncing
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to expectations

EcoNet

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Functional app
  • 📊 Useful graphs and data
  • 🔒 Resetting password options
  • 🕰️ Scheduling and vacation mode

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable connection
  • 🚫 Inaccurate power consumption data
  • 🤔 Confusing and limited UI
  • 🔄 Inconsistent mode changes
  • 🔍 Lack of detailed information

Bugs and requests

Kenmore Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to create account or log in
  • Appliances not detected or disconnected frequently
  • Incorrect status updates and sync issues
  • App crashes during setup or usage

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved notification options and customization
  • Expanded remote control and monitoring capabilities
  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting tools
  • Seamless integration across all Kenmore appliances

EcoNet

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi
  • Vacation mode not functioning properly
  • Schedules not being followed consistently
  • Temperature and mode settings not sticking
  • Incorrect time zone and date information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Actual water temperature display
  • Customizable scheduling options
  • Geofencing with multiple users
  • Integration with other smart home platforms
  • More detailed energy usage reporting

In-app purchases

None

Kenmore Smart

No in-app purchases

None

EcoNet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kenmore Smart free?
Kenmore Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EcoNet free?
EcoNet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kenmore Smart or EcoNet?
Kenmore Smart is rated higher. Kenmore Smart averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while EcoNet averages 4.4 from 13K ratings.
Do Kenmore Smart or EcoNet have ads?
Neither Kenmore Smart nor EcoNet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kenmore Smart or EcoNet?
Kenmore Smart ships an update every 2 months, and EcoNet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kenmore Smart was updated on September 25, 2026 and EcoNet on September 27, 2026.

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