Comparison

Kevo vs Whirlpool

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

Head to head
About

Kevo

Transform your smartphone into a key for compatible smart locks. Unlock doors with a simple touch, eliminating the need for physical keys. Grant access remotely to family and friends with customizable eKeys and monitor lock activity.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as key
  • Touch-to-open functionality
  • Remote eKey sending
  • Access control scheduling
  • Lock activity history
  • User notifications
Features
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With Kevo, your Smartphone is now your key. Download the Kevo app for use with the Kevo Touch-To-Open smart locks made by Kwikset and Weiser. No more fumbling for your keys. Keep your phone in your pocket or purse and just touch the smart lock to open. Send eKeys to family, friends and guests from anywhere, anytime with the mobile app or from the web. Control access by choosing to send an Anytime, Scheduled or Guest eKey. Check Kevo’s history to see lock/unlock events for all users and set up notifications for when they come home or leave. The Kevo Touch-To-Open smart locks are available from retailers in the USA (Kwikset) and Canada (Weiser). For more information or to buy a Kevo smart lock, visit www.kwikset.com/kevo or www.weiserlock.com/kevo.

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

Kevo4 screens
Whirlpool4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kevo and Whirlpool are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 — 4.6 for Kevo against 4.7 for Whirlpool. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 28K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Kevo's written reviews are positive against 22% of Whirlpool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kevo ships an update every 6 weeks, Whirlpool every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Kevo versus Whirlpool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKevoWhirlpool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (27K ratings)4.7 (28K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews — better22.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27K28K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniKey Technologies Inc.Whirlpool Corporation

Customer experience

Kevo

All ratings26,908 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive25.5%
Neutral13.1%
Negative61.4%

Whirlpool

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

User reviews

Kevo

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure access control
  • 💡 Convenient remote access
  • 👍 Reliable locking/unlocking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🔋 Rapid battery drain
  • 👎 Unreliable performance
  • 🕰️ Slow response times

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

Kevo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • App crashes and login problems
  • Inconsistent lock/unlock functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Improved guest access management
  • Automatic locking/unlocking schedules
  • Better Bluetooth range and reliability

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

Kevo

No in-app purchases

None

Whirlpool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kevo free?
Kevo 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, Kevo or Whirlpool?
Whirlpool is rated higher. Kevo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Whirlpool averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.
Do Kevo or Whirlpool have ads?
Neither Kevo nor Whirlpool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kevo or Whirlpool?
Kevo ships an update every 6 weeks, and Whirlpool every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kevo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Whirlpool on November 6, 2026.

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