Comparison

myBuick vs Maytag

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

Head to head
About

myBuick

Control your vehicle remotely, monitor its status, and access important information. Schedule maintenance and get assistance when you need it, all from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Remote start, lock, and unlock
  • Monitor fuel, tire pressure, and oil life
  • View odometer readings
  • Access digitized owner manuals
  • Request roadside assistance
  • Schedule service appointments
Features
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Stay connected to your Buick from the palm of your hand with the myBuick app. Use your phone to locate your vehicle from anywhere, check its health, manage charging, prepare your cabin before you leave, and get help when you need it. Download the app that is always with you to make every drive easier. With the myBuick app, you can: • Remotely start, lock, and unlock your vehicle. • Check fuel level, tire pressure, oil life, and more. • Set your preferred cabin temperature. • View charging status and locate charging stations. • Plan trips and navigate with maps. • Request help with Roadside Assistance. • Schedule service, find your dealership, and more. Disclosures: Mobile app functionality is available on select devices and requires data connection. Requires trial or paid plan and properly equipped vehicle. Services are dependent on compatible wireless networks provided by third-party wireless service providers, working vehicle electrical systems, GPS signal and other factors outside of our control. Changes in technology and wireless networks may limit or prevent the operation of certain services. Services, connectivity and capabilities are subject to terms and limitations and will vary by model, subscription/plan type, vehicle configuration, conditions, and geographical and technical restrictions. See onstar.com for details.

About

Maytag

Control and monitor your Maytag smart washer or dryer remotely. Optimize laundry day with features like remote start, cycle scheduling, and helpful tips for stain removal and appliance troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Remote start and stop
  • Cycle end notifications
  • Schedule wash cycles
  • Appliance troubleshooting
  • Personalized laundry tips
  • Stain removal guide
  • Assign laundry tasks
Features
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Simplify your everyday household routines with the smart power of the Maytag™ App. Power through your daily tasks with the Maytag™ App by staying in control and efficiently managing your appliances from anywhere with smart features. With Maytag™ Smart Appliances, you can stay on top of tasks with notifications, select custom cycles, and remotely manage with your smartphone or voice commands using a Google Assistant or Alexa-enabled device. Available Features * Real Time Notifications: get notified when a cycle has ended * Favorites: create & save customized cycles * Remote Start: start or stop your appliance from anywhere Laundry Appliances Features * Schedule Wash Cycle: get laundry done on your time by scheduling your wash cycle * Stain Guide: steps to tackle everyday tough stains * Specialty Cycles (select models only): access additional cycles like activewear & sleeping bags(Laundry) * Assign a Task: keep laundry moving through customized texts to family members Kitchen Appliances Features * Smart Presets: simplify mealtime with Smart Presets that automatically set the right temp to saute, simmer, sear and more * Remote Preheat: remotely preheat your oven from your smartphone or tablet so it's ready when you are [PLEASE NOTE] * Some mobile devices and operating systems may not be supported * 2.4GHz router required *Appliances must be set to remote enable. Compatible connected appliance required. Features subject to change. Details & privacy info at maytag.com/connect *Google, Alexa and certain other trademarks are owned by their respective companies. [REQUIRED PERMISSIONS] * Location: find Wi-Fi networks to connect * Bluetooth: allows for easy connection process * Local network: allows for easy connection process [OPTIONAL PERMISSIONS] * Camera: scan QR codes for easy connection process * Notifications: enables multiple app features like Cycle Notifications and Troubleshooting

Screenshots

myBuick4 screens
Maytag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Maytag at none against myBuick's shown. Maytag also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). myBuick's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (47% vs 30%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for myBuick against 4.7 for Maytag. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117K and 46K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of myBuick's written reviews are positive against 30% of Maytag's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myBuick ships an update fortnightly, Maytag every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myBuick versus Maytag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyBuickMaytag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (117K ratings) — better4.7 (46K ratings)
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews — better30.2% of reviews
Number of ratings117K — better46K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size307 MB175 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGeneral Motors CompanyWhirlpool Corporation

Customer experience

myBuick

All ratings116,650 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative42.6%

Maytag

All ratings45,531 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive30.2%
Neutral8.7%
Negative61.1%

User reviews

myBuick

From 117K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote start and lock/unlock features
  • 👍 Convenient app for managing vehicle
  • 🔒 Secure access with biometrics
  • 💡 Apple Watch integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent remote start functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent login/authentication issues
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable vehicle data updates
  • 🔒 Excessive security measures

Maytag

From 46K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 🔔 Useful notifications
  • 👍 Easy to navigate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔁 Requires repeated reinstallation
  • 💰 Subscription model
  • 🤖 Unreliable app performance

Bugs and requests

myBuick

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Remote start not working as expected
  • App logging users out frequently
  • Vehicle data not syncing properly
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore Apple Watch app functionality
  • Add climate control and window management
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide more vehicle diagnostics and data

Maytag

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to load appliance information
  • Remote enable feature not working
  • Inconsistent app behavior after updates
  • Registration and login issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to identify which appliance is done
  • Customizable notification options
  • Dual-band WiFi support
  • Improved app stability and reliability

In-app purchases

None

myBuick

No in-app purchases

None

Maytag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myBuick free?
myBuick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maytag free?
Maytag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myBuick or Maytag?
myBuick is rated higher. myBuick averages 4.8 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while Maytag averages 4.7 from 46K ratings.
Do myBuick or Maytag have ads?
myBuick shows ads; Maytag does not.
Which is updated more often, myBuick or Maytag?
myBuick ships an update fortnightly, and Maytag every 2 months. Most recently, myBuick was updated on October 25, 2026 and Maytag on October 25, 2026.

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