Comparison

Miele app vs Liebherr SmartDevice

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

Liebherr SmartDevice

Control your connected Liebherr refrigerator or freezer remotely. Receive alerts for open doors, manage drink chilling times, and activate special modes like NightMode for dimmed interior lighting. Access appliance information and exclusive promotions.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Door open alerts
  • BottleTimer for drinks
  • NightMode for dimmed lighting
  • Appliance status monitoring
  • Access to accessories and promotions
Features
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SMARTDEVICE APP: THE COMPANION FOR YOUR LIEBHERR. With the SmartDevice app from Liebherr, you always have a reliable partner for your refrigerator or freezer at your side. Register your appliance, get information, e.g. about accessories or control your connected appliance from anywhere. Everything in a single app. FOR MORE COMFORT IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE Via the SmartDevice app you are always connected to your Liebherr. View the current status of your appliance and control practical functions on the go to make your everyday life easier. The door alarm reminds you when the fridge door is still open and, thanks to the integrated BottleTimer, also about the drinks in the freezer compartment. This makes burst bottles a thing of the past. Or activate NightMode before going to bed, if you're drawn to the fridge every now and then at night as well. The interior of your refrigerator is illuminated only with dimmed light. That way, you won't wake up from half-sleep and can get back to bed quickly after your midnight snack. THE MOST IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE: + Controlling your connected refrigerator or freezer. + Getting alarms e.g. when the door is open + Linking with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant + Additional Information e.g. about accessories or storage locations + Tips and Tricks + Exclusive promotions The available functionality depends on your appliance type and country. Want to find out more? Discover further functions directly in the Liebherr SmartDevice app.

Screenshots

Miele app4 screens
Liebherr SmartDevice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Miele app at 4.1 against Liebherr SmartDevice's 1.7. Miele app also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 42). Liebherr SmartDevice's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

Miele app holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Miele app has 3.5K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 21% and 21% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Miele app ships an update every 2 months, Liebherr SmartDevice fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Miele app versus Liebherr SmartDevice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiele appLiebherr SmartDevice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (3.5K ratings) — better1.7 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews21.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better42
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB85 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMiele & Cie. KGLiebherr Hausgeräte GmbH

Customer experience

Miele app

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

Liebherr SmartDevice

All ratings42 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative81.0%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative70.5%

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

Liebherr SmartDevice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Miele app

No in-app purchases

None

Liebherr SmartDevice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Miele app free?
Miele app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Liebherr SmartDevice free?
Liebherr SmartDevice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Miele app or Liebherr SmartDevice?
Miele app is rated higher. Miele app averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Liebherr SmartDevice averages 1.7 from 42 ratings.
Do Miele app or Liebherr SmartDevice have ads?
Neither Miele app nor Liebherr SmartDevice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Miele app or Liebherr SmartDevice?
Miele app ships an update every 2 months, and Liebherr SmartDevice fortnightly. Most recently, Miele app was updated on September 24, 2026 and Liebherr SmartDevice on September 21, 2026.

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