Comparison

Total Connect Comfort vs Whirlpool

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

Head to head
About

Total Connect Comfort

Remotely monitor and control your home's heating and cooling system from anywhere. Adjust schedules, set temperatures, and receive alerts for your connected thermostats. Offers weather forecasts and multi-location management.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • Schedule management
  • System settings adjustment
  • Humidifier/dehumidifier control
  • 5-day weather forecast
  • Thermostat alerts
  • Multi-thermostat access
Features
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The Total Connect Comfort app allows users to remotely monitor and manage their heating and cooling system – at anytime, from anywhere. Total Connect Comfort works with Honeywell Home Wi-Fi Thermostats and with Honeywell Home Redlink Comfort Systems when used in conjunction with a Redlink Internet Gateway. With the Total Connect Comfort app users can: - View and change the schedule (for thermostats that support this feature) - View and change heating and cooling system settings - View and set the indoor temperature - View and change system fan (for thermostats that support this feature) - View and change humidifier and dehumidifier settings (for thermostats that support this feature) - View 5-Day weather forecast - View outdoor temperature and humidity (when used with an outdoor sensor) - Access multiple smart thermostats - Access multiple locations if more than one system is registered - View thermostat alerts such as high or low temperature - Use the Demo Mode before purchasing a thermostat - Automatically upgrade to new features once they become available Whether a homeowner, business owner or both – users will find comfort in Total Connect Comfort.

About

Whirlpool

Control your smart home appliances remotely, receive real-time updates, and access helpful tips and support. Manage cooking, dishwashing, and laundry cycles with voice commands and personalized settings.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Real-time notifications
  • Voice command integration
  • Guided cooking with Yummly
  • Scan-to-Cook technology
  • Downloadable dishwasher cycles
  • Laundry cycle scheduling
Features
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Get more done at once with the Whirlpool® app and a compatible smart appliance. Control your smart appliance, get real-time updates and notifications and access helpful kitchen and laundry tips, appliance info and customer support--all from the palm of your hand. Hands full? No worries. Use your voice to control what you can’t reach. Keep up with dinner and laundry even when you have your hands full by using a compatible voice-enabled device.* Cooking appliances - Remotely start cooking cycles, save your favorites and get notifications such as when your oven has preheated or your cooking time has ended.* - Whirlpool works with Yummly! Yummly® Guided Cooking makes meal prep easier by helping you answer the question “what’s for dinner?” before it’s even asked. Recipes with the Connected Fork icon in the Yummly® app include step-by-step video tutorials that provide the extra assistance you need on busy days. Prompts in the app even send cooking instructions straight to your Whirlpool® smart cooking appliance.** - Get the right settings for frozen meals every time with Scan-to-Cook technology.*** - Make multi-step meals simple by sending cooking instructions to the oven or microwave all at once. Dishwashers - Download the right cycle for a load of dishes, get specialty cycles and customized care with the Download & Go™ option.* - Receive notifications when your washing cycle has ended and your dishes are ready to be unloaded. Washers and dryers - Manage your routine right from your mobile device. Set, start, pause and monitor progress on your laundry appliances, even while you’re away.* - Schedule a wash cycle to be completed by the time you get home so you can keep your laundry moving, no matter where you are (select models). - Manage laundry day from anywhere by assigning family members tasks like transferring a load to the dryer or folding clean clothes. They'll get the notification on their smart devices (select models). - Send dry cycles to the dryer that match the wash cycle you used so you’ll know your clothes will be dried the way you want (select models). - Create and save your favorite cycles under any name and edit at any time. - Personalized Quick Tips make sure your family’s laundry gets the care it deserves, while helping laundry day go smoothly (select models). - Receive helpful alerts which let you know if there's an issue that may affect performance, then follow step-by-step instructions and select how-to videos to help guide you through quick fixes. *Features may vary by product and are subject to change. Compatible connected appliance required. Details and privacy info at whirlpool.com/connect. **Select recipes only. Details and privacy info at whirlpool.com/connect and yummly.com/privacy. *** Not all frozen foods included. Google, Google Home and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. CA residents - Do Not Sell My Personal Information: www.whirlpool.com/services/about-us/do-not-sell-my-personal-information.html

Screenshots

Total Connect Comfort4 screens
Whirlpool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Whirlpool at 4.7 against Total Connect Comfort's 4.3. Whirlpool also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). Total Connect Comfort's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Whirlpool holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76K and 28K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Total Connect Comfort's written reviews are positive against 22% of Whirlpool's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Connect Comfort ships an update every 6 months, Whirlpool every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Total Connect Comfort versus Whirlpool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Connect ComfortWhirlpool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (76K ratings)4.7 (28K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews — better22.0% of reviews
Number of ratings76K — better28K
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResideo Technologies, Inc.Whirlpool Corporation

Customer experience

Total Connect Comfort

All ratings75,878 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews1,136 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral16.0%
Negative55.8%

Whirlpool

All ratings28,128 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews341 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative69.5%

User reviews

Total Connect Comfort

From 76K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote control
  • 🔒 Reliable connectivity
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient scheduling
  • 👍 Useful reports

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable temperature readings
  • 🐛 Inconsistent app performance
  • 🔋 Frequent power cycling
  • 👎 Limited customization options

Whirlpool

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote control of appliances
  • 📢 Notifications for cycle completion
  • 💡 Cooking/recipe features
  • 👍 Convenient laundry management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 🔁 Frequent need to re-enable remote access
  • 👎 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
  • 🕰️ Lack of real-time cycle status updates

Bugs and requests

Total Connect Comfort

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Thermostat not responding to app commands
  • Incorrect time zone settings
  • Frequent disconnections from WiFi
  • Thermostat resetting to default settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to set temperature deadband
  • Runtime data and energy usage tracking
  • Geofencing and automatic mode switching
  • More flexible scheduling options
  • Push notifications for temperature changes

Whirlpool

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App login issues and frequent sign-outs
  • Inconsistent behavior after software updates
  • Inability to maintain Wi-Fi connection to appliances

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with smart home platforms (e.g., Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant)
  • Ability to control appliances remotely without manual enablement
  • More detailed cycle status and time remaining information
  • Improved multi-user support and family sharing

In-app purchases

None

Total Connect Comfort

No in-app purchases

None

Whirlpool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Total Connect Comfort free?
Total Connect Comfort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whirlpool free?
Whirlpool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Total Connect Comfort or Whirlpool?
Whirlpool is rated higher. Total Connect Comfort averages 4.3 out of 5 from 76K ratings, while Whirlpool averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.
Do Total Connect Comfort or Whirlpool have ads?
Neither Total Connect Comfort nor Whirlpool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Total Connect Comfort or Whirlpool?
Total Connect Comfort ships an update every 6 months, and Whirlpool every 5 weeks. Most recently, Total Connect Comfort was updated on November 5, 2026 and Whirlpool on November 5, 2026.

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