Comparison

SmartHQ vs Maytag

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

Head to head
About

SmartHQ

Control and monitor smart appliances from multiple brands in one app. Receive notifications, update software, and personalize settings. Get expert help and track energy usage.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Appliance notifications
  • Software updates
  • Personalized settings
  • Voice integration
  • Energy/water usage monitoring
  • AI cooking recipes
  • Product registration
  • Expert assistance
  • Proactive service alerts
Features
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SmartHQ: Your Connected Home Command Center Effortlessly control your smart appliances from GE Appliances, Profile, Café, Monogram, Fisher & Paykel, and Haier – all in one app. KEY FEATURES: • REMOTE CONTROL – Monitor and control your appliances from anywhere, ensuring peace of mind and convenience. • STAY INFORMED - Receive timely notifications about your appliances, including alerts and updates. • SOFTWARE UPDATES - Keep your appliances running smoothly with the latest software updates and access new features as they become available. • PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE - Create shortcuts for frequently used functions and download new appliance modes. • VOICE INTEGRATION – Add your appliances to Amazon Alexa and Google Home hubs for voice control. • MONITOR ENERGY & WATER USAGE - Gain insights into your appliance's energy and water consumption, helping you make informed choices. • ENHANCED COOKING EXPERIENCE - Generate cooking recipes using Flavorly AI. Monitor your oven's progress with the built-in camera and pair accessories such as smart cookware and probes. • CONVENIENT PRODUCT REGISTRATION - Register all your GE appliances, even non-Wi-Fi models, for quick access to manuals, specs, and support. • GET EXPERT HELP - Access the SmartHQ Assistant for answers to your appliance questions. • PROACTIVE SERVICE - Receive service alerts when your appliance needs attention and use the diagnostics tool to troubleshoot issues. • SCHEDULE SERVICE - Schedule a technician visit or access appliance support contact information. *Note: Features may vary depending on your appliance model and country of residence. REMOTE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a compatible SmartHQ-enabled appliance or SmartHQ Connect module. SmartHQ Connect modules can be purchased online: https://www.geapplianceparts.com/store/parts/spec/PBX23W00Y0?SpecType=SpecType. OPTIONAL APP PERMISSIONS: • Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth/BLE - Used for commissioning nearby appliances. • Notifications - Used for product updates and status notifications. • Camera/Media Files - Used for Flavorly Picture to Recipe feature. - To scan QR codes to add appliances. - To scan product barcodes and provide recipes. • Precise Location - Used for enabling Automation feature (i.e. Home/Away mode).

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

SmartHQ4 screens
Maytag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Maytag at none against SmartHQ's shown. Maytag also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (30% vs 17%). SmartHQ's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). 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 — 4.6 for SmartHQ against 4.7 for Maytag. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87K and 45K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of SmartHQ's written reviews are positive against 30% of Maytag's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, Maytag every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SmartHQ versus Maytag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHQMaytag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (87K ratings)4.7 (45K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews30.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87K — better45K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#68 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INCWhirlpool Corporation

Customer experience

SmartHQ

All ratings86,705 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1,422 reviews
Positive17.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative72.7%

Maytag

All ratings45,401 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive30.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative60.9%

User reviews

SmartHQ

From 87K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and easy to connect
  • 👍 Convenient notifications
  • 👍 Helpful for laundry efficiency
  • 👍 Automation and scheduling
  • 👍 Integrated with Amazon

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Account verification issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Limited functionality
  • 🐛 Intrusive data collection

Maytag

From 45K 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

SmartHQ

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Account verification loop
  • Inability to connect appliances to WiFi
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inaccurate cycle tracking
  • Disconnection issues
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  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow setting favorites as default
  • Provide more granular control over appliance settings
  • Integrate with smart home platforms
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve notification controls
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  • Provide access to appliance manuals
  • Enable remote control of all appliance functions

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

SmartHQ

No in-app purchases

None

Maytag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartHQ free?
SmartHQ 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, SmartHQ or Maytag?
Maytag is rated higher. SmartHQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while Maytag averages 4.7 from 45K ratings.
Do SmartHQ or Maytag have ads?
SmartHQ shows ads; Maytag does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartHQ or Maytag?
SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Maytag every 2 months. Most recently, SmartHQ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Maytag on September 26, 2026.

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