Comparison

Kenmore Smart vs PCompress

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

PCompress

This app quickly scans and shrinks PDF files on your iPhone or iPad. It offers multiple compression levels and batch processing for efficient file management. Your documents remain private as all processing occurs locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Scan and compress PDFs
  • Multiple compression levels
  • Batch processing
  • Local, private processing
  • Intuitive interface
  • Direct sharing
Features
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PDF Scan & Compress is the fastest way to Scan and Shrink your PDF files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you need to  email a large document, save storage space, or meet file size limits, PDF Compress makes it effortless. POWERFUL COMPRESSION Choose from three compression levels to find the perfect balance between file size and quality: • High Quality - Minimal compression, best for documents with detailed images • Medium - Balanced compression for everyday use • Maximum - Smallest file size for easy sharing BATCH PROCESSING Compress multiple PDFs at once. Simply select your files, choose your quality setting, and let PDF Compress handle the rest. Export all compressed files with a single tap. COMPLETELY PRIVATE & SECURE Your documents never leave your device. All compression happens locally on your iPhone or iPad - no uploads, no cloud processing, no data collection. Your files remain 100% private. SIMPLE & INTUITIVE • Drag and drop or browse to add files • See estimated savings before compressing • Rename exported files with a long press • Share directly to any app or save to Files Perfect for: • Emailing large documents • Meeting upload size limits • Saving device storage • Sharing files via messaging apps • Archiving documents efficiently Download PDF Compress today and take control of your PDF file sizes.

Screenshots

Kenmore Smart4 screens
PCompress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PCompress at 5.0 against Kenmore Smart's 4.5. Kenmore Smart's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). 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

PCompress holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kenmore Smart has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kenmore Smart versus PCompress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKenmore SmartPCompress
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSears Brands Management CorporationAPPLOAD LLC (NJ)

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

PCompress

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kenmore Smart

No in-app purchases

None

PCompress

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kenmore Smart free?
Kenmore Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PCompress free?
PCompress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kenmore Smart or PCompress?
PCompress is rated higher. Kenmore Smart averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while PCompress averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kenmore Smart or PCompress have ads?
Neither Kenmore Smart nor PCompress shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kenmore Smart or PCompress?
Kenmore Smart ships an update every 2 months, and PCompress every 2 months. Most recently, Kenmore Smart was updated on October 26, 2026 and PCompress on October 11, 2026.

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