Comparison

Ninja Pro Connect vs DREO

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

Head to head
About

Ninja Pro Connect

Control your grill remotely to achieve perfect cooks. Monitor and adjust temperatures, times, and settings from your phone, receiving real-time notifications for every stage of the cooking process. Enjoy your cookout with confidence thanks to connected cooking features and helpful cooking charts.

Highlights
  • Remote grill control via Bluetooth/WiFi
  • Real-time cooking updates and notifications
  • Dual thermometer monitoring
  • Programmable cooking modes, times, and temps
  • Searchable cooking charts with chef-recommended settings
  • Add smoky flavor
Features
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Achieve the perfect cook from the palm of your hand with the Ninja ProConnect™ app. Now you can enjoy the cookout while controlling your grill from just about anywhere. Monitor and adjust times, temps, and settings directly from the app – no need to babysit the grill. With hassle-free connected cooking, you will receive real-time notifications for when it is time to add food, flip, and more so you can cook with confidence. Ninja ProConnect™ features: • Control your grill from your fingertips: Easily connect your grill to your phone via Bluetooth and WiFi and adjust temps, times, and settings directly from the app. Even start and end a cook from the app. • Real-time cooking updates: From preheat to ready-to-eat, the app keeps you in the know while you enjoy your cookout. • Monitor your cook with up to two thermometers: Dual thermometer compatibility allows you to monitor and cook two different proteins two different ways. • Easy-to-use cooking charts: Easily get the perfect cook—just search for your protein and get chef-recommended settings for each cooking function. Filter by food, mode, and length of time. • Easily program your cook: From the palm of your hands, you can select your cooking mode, input your cook time and temp, and press start to be on your way to fast, easy, and flavorful meals. Even add 100% authentic smoky flavor to your favorite meals. • Compatibility: Compatible with OG900 series.

About

DREO

Control all your smart devices from one place with this intuitive app. Enjoy top-tier cloud security and smart remote features for a simpler, more secure living experience.

Highlights
  • Unified device management
  • Top-tier cloud security
  • Smart remote operations
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Home and office device control
Features
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"At DREO, innovation meets convenience. The DREO Home App is your gateway to a seamless and intuitive smart living experience, powered by state-of-the-art IoT technology. We are dedicated to enhancing your life with solutions that are smarter, simpler, and more secure. Why Choose the DREO Home App? - Unified Control: Manage all your smart devices—whether at home or in the office—effortlessly through a single app. - Top-Tier Cloud Security: Enjoy the ultimate peace of mind with top-notch security for your smart devices and data. - Smart Remote Features: Gain control, simplify daily tasks, and enjoy the convenience of intelligent remote operations. - Streamlined Interface: Forget lengthy manuals—the app’s intuitive design puts control at your fingertips."

Screenshots

Ninja Pro Connect4 screens
DREO4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ninja Pro Connect and DREO both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of DREO's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ninja Pro Connect's. DREO also leads on ratings volume (44K vs 4.1K). 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 — 4.8 for Ninja Pro Connect against 4.9 for DREO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DREO has 44K ratings behind it against 4.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Ninja Pro Connect's written reviews are positive against 87% of DREO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ninja Pro Connect ships an update fortnightly, DREO every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ninja Pro Connect versus DREO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNinja Pro ConnectDREO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.1K ratings)4.9 (44K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.1% of reviews86.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.1K44K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHARKNINJA OPERATING LLCHESUNG INNOVATION LIMITED

Customer experience

Ninja Pro Connect

All ratings4,133 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews378 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative28.3%

DREO

All ratings44,065 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,339 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.1%

User reviews

Ninja Pro Connect

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Excellent app integration
  • 🔥 Delivers great cooking results
  • 🤖 Helpful cooking guidance
  • 🔍 Accurate temperature monitoring

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Frequent password resets required
  • ⏱️ Lack of live activity monitoring
  • 📏 Limited cooking options/presets
  • 🔋 Bluetooth range limitations

DREO

From 44K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Excellent app performance
  • 🔌 Seamless integration with smart devices
  • 🔧 Responsive customer support
  • 💡 Innovative features like remote control and voice commands

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔌 Inconsistent temperature readings
  • 🔧 Missing advanced customization options
  • 💡 Lack of HomeKit and Siri integration

Bugs and requests

Ninja Pro Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes during setup
  • Thermometer inaccuracies
  • WiFi pairing failures
  • Login issues on various devices
  • Unexpected app behavior changes after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Celsius temperature option
  • Implement live activity notifications
  • Expand cooking presets for more foods
  • Allow multiple device connections
  • Improve password reset process

DREO

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes after recent update
  • Inability to retain device settings after power cycle

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to set temperature-based automation
  • Improve widget functionality
  • Introduce more personalization options
  • Enhance accessibility for screen readers

In-app purchases

None

Ninja Pro Connect

No in-app purchases

None

DREO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ninja Pro Connect free?
Ninja Pro Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DREO free?
DREO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ninja Pro Connect or DREO?
DREO is rated higher. Ninja Pro Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while DREO averages 4.9 from 44K ratings.
Do Ninja Pro Connect or DREO have ads?
Neither Ninja Pro Connect nor DREO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ninja Pro Connect or DREO?
Ninja Pro Connect ships an update fortnightly, and DREO every 10 days. Most recently, Ninja Pro Connect was updated on September 22, 2026 and DREO on September 24, 2026.

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