Comparison

SmartHQ vs Frigidaire

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
Currently charting
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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

Frigidaire

Manage your connected Frigidaire appliances remotely. Control settings, schedule operations, and receive maintenance reminders. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Scheduling and automation
  • Maintenance reminders
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Weekly appliance usage reports
  • Accessibility features
Features
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No matter where your busy day takes you, you're always in control of your connected appliances with the Frigidaire app. For all we share. Frigidaire. The Frigidaire app currently works with selected connected air appliances and fridges. • Take care from anywhere • Turn your appliances on or off, change settings, and monitor progress, at home or on-the-go. • Automate everyday tasks • Schedule appliances around your busy day, so your home is always ready for playtime, dinnertime, or bedtime. • Helpful tips when you need them • Stay informed with timely expert tips and maintenance reminders. And, get weekly updates about all the work your appliance has done. • Hands-free control with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa • Control your appliances with your voice by connecting Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. Or, automate your day by integrating with Google Home or Alexa Routines. • Accessibility features: screen reader, voice control, larger text, dark mode, differentiate without color alone, sufficient contrast.

Screenshots

SmartHQ4 screens
Frigidaire3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Frigidaire at none against SmartHQ's shown. Frigidaire also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SmartHQ's advantage is chart position (#64 vs unranked) and ratings volume (90K vs 14K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Frigidaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHQ has 90K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 17% and 17% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, Frigidaire fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SmartHQ versus Frigidaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHQFrigidaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (90K ratings)4.7 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews — better16.8% of reviews
Number of ratings90K — better14K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#64 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB311 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INCElectrolux

Customer experience

SmartHQ

All ratings89,296 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews1,499 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral9.9%
Negative72.6%

Frigidaire

All ratings13,677 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews488 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral12.1%
Negative71.1%

User reviews

SmartHQ

From 90K 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

Frigidaire

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Smooth app experience
  • 👍 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔍 Confusing user interface
  • ⚠️ Discontinued support for older models

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

Frigidaire

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to register appliance
  • Scheduling issues and unreliable task management
  • Inability to control basic functions through the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable temperature settings
  • Independent start and stop scheduling
  • Celsius temperature option
  • Dark mode

In-app purchases

None

SmartHQ

No in-app purchases

None

Frigidaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartHQ free?
SmartHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frigidaire free?
Frigidaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartHQ or Frigidaire?
Frigidaire is rated higher. SmartHQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while Frigidaire averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.
Do SmartHQ or Frigidaire have ads?
SmartHQ shows ads; Frigidaire does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartHQ or Frigidaire?
SmartHQ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Frigidaire fortnightly. Most recently, SmartHQ was updated on November 8, 2026 and Frigidaire on November 7, 2026.

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