Comparison

Miele app vs Dimplex Control

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

Head to head
About

Miele app

Control your Miele appliances remotely, monitor their status, and receive notifications. Get insights into usage, find recipes, and access troubleshooting guides. The app also features an in-app shop for accessories.

Highlights
  • Mobile appliance control
  • Appliance status monitoring
  • Program notifications
  • Usage and consumption data
  • Smart assistance systems
  • In-app shop for accessories
  • Remote software updates
Features
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Your perfect companion: The Miele app gives you mobile control of your Miele domestic appliances and lets you keep track of everything – whether you are traveling or at home. Miele app highlights: • Mobile control of domestic appliances: operate your domestic appliances conveniently via the app. This means you can access your washing machine, dishwasher, or oven at any time and select the program, the start pre-selection or other options, for example. • Request the appliance status: can I add more laundry? How long does the program have left to run? With the app, you can keep an eye on your appliances at all times. • Receive notifications: If you activate notifications, the app will inform you when your dishwashing program has finished or when your laundry is ready. • Transparent usage and consumption data: Get information about your personal water and electricity consumption, as well as tips on using your appliances more sustainably. • Achieve perfect results: Smart assistance systems will help you to select the right washing/dishwashing program or make the perfect cup of coffee. • Smart support for your appliances: Resolve problems quickly on your own. The Miele app will show you appliance faults as well as the most common causes of faults, including step-by-step troubleshooting instructions. • Miele in-app shop: Find the right cleaning products and accessories for your Miele appliances quickly and easily in the Miele app and order with just a few taps. Download the Miele app now and discover the added value of a networked home. RemoteUpdate – always up to date Want to keep the effort of maintaining up-to-date networked domestic appliances to a minimum? No problem, thanks to our RemoteUpdate function. Software updates appear automatically when they are available and can be installed if desired. Consumption Dashboard – transparent usage and consumption data Keep an eye on your water and energy consumption at all times. The Consumption Dashboard shows your consumption values after every program cycle, provides tips on how to use your dishwasher and washing machine more sustainably, and gives you an individual monthly report. Get to know your appliances better and look after your wallet and the environment at the same time. Washing assistant – achieve perfect wash results Can you achieve perfect cleaning results without being a laundry expert? No problem with the Miele app! The washing assistant in the Miele app will give you advice and help you find the perfect program for your laundry. You can start the recommended program straight from the Miele app. Recipes – discover culinary worlds The Miele app turns cooking into a journey of culinary discovery. Find inspiration for delicious, sustainable recipes so you can cook and bake for any occasion. CookAssist – the secret to perfect roasting results Miele CookAssist not only helps you to cook the perfect steak, it is also available for a wide range of other dishes. Thanks to the step-by-step instructions in the Miele app, temperatures and cooking durations are automatically transferred to the TempControl cooktop. All you need to do is confirm the settings. Download the Miele app now and enjoy the full Miele experience. Demonstration mode – try out the Miele app even without any Miele domestic appliances The demonstration mode in the Miele app provides a first impression of the range of possibilities for this app even if you do not yet have any network-enabled Miele domestic appliances. Important information for use: This is a separate digital offer from Miele & Cie. KG. The range of functions can vary depending on the model and the country. Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for Miele digital products & services in the Miele app required. Miele reserves the right to change or discontinue the digital offer at any time.

About

Dimplex Control

Remotely manage and monitor your heating and hot water systems. Group devices into zones for easy control and track energy usage. Spot faults and maintain temperatures from anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Remote heating and hot water control
  • Zone grouping for heaters
  • Energy usage monitoring
  • Fault detection and reporting
  • Multi-site management
  • Hot water availability monitoring
Features
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Control and monitor your heating and hot water with Dimplex Control. Group heaters into zones to easily control and track their energy usage. Any time. Anywhere. Manage multiple sites, spot faults, remotely, all from one App. Forgot to turn the heating off before going on holiday? Want to make sure a minimum temperature is maintained? Now your heating is never out of reach. Your privacy and security are paramount. Dimplex Control is built on the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform, with end-to-end encryption between the cloud and your devices. Easy set-up. The app features a step-by-step setup wizard so you can start using the system quickly without having to leave the app. Simply connect your Dimplex Product* to a Dimplex Hub and gain control remotely through the App. Zoned control. Quickly view and change heating mode. Remote access. Monitor and control your heating from anywhere in the world using the Dimplex Control App** and a mobile data connection. Utilise Bluetooth to communicate directly with the Hub. This makes setup quick and never requires you to leave the app during setup*** Monitor energy usage by heater, zone or site with a daily, monthly and annual view. Control your hot water. See how much water is available at the set temperature (Requires a compatible Dimplex Quantum Water Cylinder QWCd). See faults reported on the app and request help using service mode. * Only specific heater models and series letters listed above are supported. Dimplex Control support requires additional hardware. In all cases, purchase of a Dimplex Hub (model name ‘DimplexHub’) is required to connect to the internet and communicate with supported Dimplex products. Some products also require additional hardware to provide RF connectivity (model name ‘RFM’) for communication with Dimplex Hub. To check if a product requires an RF upgrade, check the compatibility list http://bit.ly/dimplexcontrol-list Dimplex Control support is subject to change. ** App control requires download and usage of the Dimplex Control app onto a compatible device. Dimplex Control requires the creation of a Dimplex Control account and is subject to agreement of the GDHV Internet of Things (IoT) Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. *** Dimplex Control initial set-up, updates and all usage require a broadband internet connection for both system and app; ISP and mobile carrier fees apply.

Screenshots

Miele app4 screens
Dimplex Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Miele app at 4.1 against Dimplex Control's 1.0. Miele app also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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

Miele app holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Miele app has 3.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Miele app's written reviews are positive against 14% of Dimplex Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Miele app ships an update every 2 months, Dimplex Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Miele app versus Dimplex Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiele appDimplex Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (3.5K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB52 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMiele & Cie. KGGLEN DIMPLEX EUROPE HOLDINGS LIMITED

Customer experience

Miele app

All ratings3,491 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews1,106 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative69.8%

Dimplex Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative77.8%

Bugs and requests

Miele app

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cannot log in or create account
  • Appliances disappear from app
  • Delayed start function not working
  • Incorrect temperature/time reporting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to turn off end-of-cycle beeping
  • Improve TwinDos detergent level tracking
  • Allow remote start/stop of appliances
  • Integrate with smart home platforms

Dimplex Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Miele app

No in-app purchases

None

Dimplex Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Miele app free?
Miele app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dimplex Control free?
Dimplex Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Miele app or Dimplex Control?
Miele app is rated higher. Miele app averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Dimplex Control averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Miele app or Dimplex Control have ads?
Neither Miele app nor Dimplex Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Miele app or Dimplex Control?
Miele app ships an update every 2 months, and Dimplex Control monthly. Most recently, Miele app was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dimplex Control on August 24, 2026.

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