Comparison

Krug vs Smart Cook

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

Head to head
About

Krug

Unlock the unique story behind each bottle by scanning its iD. Explore tasting notes, music and food pairings, and storage recommendations. Save your Krug iDs and find places to enjoy Krug.

Highlights
  • Scan bottle iD for unique story
  • Discover growing season details
  • Explore music and food pairings
  • Get storage and service suggestions
  • Save iDs to virtual cellar
  • Find Krug locations
Features
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Take your Krug experience further with the Krug app. Scan your six-digit Krug iD found on the back label of your bottle to discover its unique story. • Discover the story of your bottle Krug Cellar Master Julie Cavil reveals the details of your bottle's composition. Learn about the circumstances of the growing season and how these contributed to the creation of each Champagne. • Pair your Krug Champagne with music Discover Krug Echoes, music pairings selected to accompany your glass of Krug Champagne. • Be inspired by food pairing ideas Discover recipes created by Krug Lover Chefs that promise delectable pairing with Krug Champagnes. • Ensure ideal storage and service Suggestions for the right temperature and glassware ensure an unforgettable tasting experience. • Keep note of your Krug iDs Save Krug iDs to your virtual cellar, record your tasting impressions and add photos. • Find Krug Locate Krug Ambassades and other nearby places where you can enjoy a glass of Krug or purchase a bottle. Please drink responsibly.

About

Smart Cook

This kitchen companion offers a vast collection of gourmet recipes from professional chefs. Easily find dishes with advanced filters, manage your favorites, and follow step-by-step instructions with an integrated timer. It also connects via Bluetooth to control specific smart kitchen appliances for automated cooking.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of gourmet recipes
  • Filter recipes by ingredients, diet, and more
  • Manage and rate favorite recipes
  • Step-by-step cooking instructions
  • Integrated cooking timer
  • Bluetooth control for smart appliances
Features
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The Smart Cook app by Thomson, available on Smartphones and tablets, helps you to prepare and cook recipes. It is the perfect kitchen guide to prepare hundreds of gourmet recipes with your Thomson appliances! An inspiring guide for your dishes: - Access to recipes created by professional chefs and food lovers - Manage, rate and comment your favorite recipes An interface that makes everyday life easier: - Find the ideal recipe with filters such as ingredients, type of dish, type of cooking, time needed, difficulty or type of diet (gluten-free, vegetarian etc.) - Access your own recipes created on the online blog. - Follow the recipe steps and use the timer to assist you during the cooking process A tool to control the Geni mix Pro Connect: - Connect using bluetooth to the Geni mix Pro Connect to cook automatically recipes

Screenshots

Krug4 screens
Smart Cook2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Krug at 56% against Smart Cook's 0%. Smart Cook's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Krug versus Smart Cook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKrugSmart Cook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.110.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKrugSCHNEIDER CONSUMER GROUP

Customer experience

Krug

All ratings27 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Smart Cook

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Krug

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Cook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Krug free?
Krug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Cook free?
Smart Cook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Krug or Smart Cook have ads?
Neither Krug nor Smart Cook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Krug or Smart Cook?
Krug ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Cook every 2 months. Most recently, Krug was updated on October 23, 2026 and Smart Cook on October 24, 2026.

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