Comparison

KitchenAid North America vs Upkeepa

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

Head to head
About

KitchenAid North America

Control your Wi-Fi-enabled KitchenAid appliances remotely. Preheat ovens, monitor cooking temperatures with a smart thermometer, and use voice commands for hands-free operation. Save custom cooking instructions and receive notifications for a streamlined kitchen experience.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Voice command integration (Google Assistant, Alexa)
  • Smart thermometer with temperature monitoring
  • Custom cooking instruction saving
  • Preheat and monitor ovens remotely
  • Notifications for cooking completion
Features
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Stay connected to your kitchen appliances with Wi-Fi-enabled technology using the KitchenAid® App. Control your smart appliances with simple voice commands using your Google Assistant or Alexa-enable device. Plus, conveniently preheat, bake, save custom cooking instructions, and keep a close eye on your creations—all through the KitchenAid™ app. The KitchenAid™ App works with select connected ranges, wall ovens, microwaves, cooktops, thermometers and refrigerators. Smart Thermometer The KitchenAid® Smart Thermometer helps you achieve your ideal doneness with confidence for meat, pork, fish, and poultry, whether you’re grilling, roasting, smoking, air frying, or cooking on the stovetop. By monitoring both internal and ambient temperatures, it brings clarity and control to every cook, whatever’s on the menu. Multiple sensors track both the internal temperature of your food and the surrounding heat, helping the thermometer respond accurately as cooking conditions change. A clear temperature graph lets you see how both temperatures develop over time, giving you a better understanding of how your cook is progressing. Charging is quick and flexible. A full charge takes just 45 minutes using the included dock and USB charger, delivering up to 24 hours of runtime** for longer cooks like slow-roasted brisket. A 5-minute quick charge provides up to 5 hours** of continuous cooking. When the dock is fully charged and used to recharge the thermometer multiple times, it can support up to 175 total hours of cooking**. The magnetic dock adheres to metal surfaces for easy storage on your oven, grill, or refrigerator and, when docked and plugged in, the probe and dock charge at the same time. The metal shaft of the thermometer has a maximum heat tolerance of 212°F (100°C) and take care not to expose the ceramic handle to direct flame or temperatures above 572°F (300°C). This product set comes with a one year limited warranty***. Connected Wall Ovens and Ranges Remotely monitor and control your oven by changing the temperature or adding or updating a cook time*. Get notified when your oven has preheated or cook time is complete. Control your oven with simple voice commands through your Google Assistant or an Alexa-enabled device**. Connected Cooktops Remote control lets you know if you've left an element on and monitor your cooktop from your smartphone or tablet.* Simplify mealtime with Smart Presets that automatically set the right temp to saute, simmer, sear and more. Send recipes such as crepes, fried eggs, or chicken cutlets with detailed instructions on how to cook your food right the first time, every time. Get notified when your boiling water has reached its desired temperature. Control your cooktop with simple voice commands through your Google Assistant or an Alexa-enabled device**. Connected Microwave Remotely preheat, monitor and control the microwave oven. Control your microwave with simple voice commands through your Google Assistant or an Alexa-enabled device**. Refrigerators Remotely control and view the status of your refrigerator.* Get notified when it’s time to replace your water filter or if your door is ajar Change the temperature of your refrigerator, freezer, or pantry drawer Control your microwave with simple voice commands through your Google Assistant or an Alexa-enabled device**. *Appliance must be set to remote enable. Wi-Fi & App required. Features subject to change. For details and privacy info, visit kitchenaid.com/connect. **Google is a trademark of Google LLC. Amazon, Alexa, Echo and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. WiFi & App required. Features subject to change. For details and privacy statement, visit kitchenaid.com/ connect Do Not Sell My Info: kitchenaid.com/resources/do-not-sell-my-personal-information.html

About

Upkeepa

Features
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Upkeepa is your whole life organization app! It started with a simple problem: I kept forgetting the boring stuff. When to change the air filter. Whether I'd already watered the plants. The dentist. The car registration. Upkeepa is the app I wanted for keeping track of all of it in one place, without the tracking itself turning into another chore. Here's what it does. Today Open the app and you see what today actually needs. Overdue things first, then your tasks, habits, and any home maintenance that's come due. Anything that isn't relevant yet stays out of the way until it matters. Home maintenance Set up the recurring stuff around the house once and Upkeepa brings it back when it's due again. Air filter, smoke alarm batteries, gutters, the car, whatever you tend to let slide. Habits Track daily and weekly habits and keep a streak going. Tasks and reminders Quick to-dos and shared lists with reminder times, for the things that don't belong anywhere else. Wellness Upkeepa isn't only about the house; it looks after you as well. There's guided breathing for winding down or falling asleep, stretching flows including a bedtime one, and short meditations. If you train, you'll find a hangboard timer, 4×4 climbing intervals, and timed weightlifting circuits. You can also log your weight and blood pressure and watch the trend over weeks, months, or the year. Meals Plan breakfast, lunch, and dinner, save the recipes and takeout spots you actually use, and see the day's meals next to everything else in your planner. Share with your household Everything syncs over iCloud, so family or roommates can share the same lists and chores and see what's already been handled. On privacy: no accounts, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your device and in your own iCloud. We never see it.

Screenshots

KitchenAid North America4 screens
Upkeepa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KitchenAid North America at every 4 weeks against Upkeepa's every 4 months. KitchenAid North America also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KitchenAid North America ships an update every 4 weeks, Upkeepa every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KitchenAid North America versus Upkeepa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitchenAid North AmericaUpkeepa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB155 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWhirlpool CorporationNikhil Shah

Bugs and requests

KitchenAid North America

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently logs users out
  • Temperature probe not working
  • Oven not responding to app commands
  • Inconsistent oven behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options
  • Ability to set precise temperatures
  • Improved timer functionality
  • Seamless integration between app and oven

Upkeepa

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KitchenAid North America

No in-app purchases

None

Upkeepa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KitchenAid North America free?
KitchenAid North America is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Upkeepa free?
Upkeepa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KitchenAid North America or Upkeepa have ads?
Neither KitchenAid North America nor Upkeepa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KitchenAid North America or Upkeepa?
KitchenAid North America ships an update every 4 weeks, and Upkeepa every 4 months. Most recently, KitchenAid North America was updated on November 8, 2026 and Upkeepa on October 31, 2026.

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