Comparison

Lutron App vs CDN

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

Head to head
About

Lutron App

Control smart lights, shades, and other connected devices remotely and securely. Enhance your daily routines by managing your home's atmosphere from anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Remote control of smart devices
  • Secure access from anywhere
  • Control lights
  • Control shades
  • Integrates with Lutron systems
Features
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Bring out the best in your everyday moments with Lutron. ​ Simply and securely control lights, shades and other smart devices from anywhere in the world with the Lutron app on your iOS device. The Lutron app requires a Lutron system and compatible Lutron smart lighting products. To learn more or hire a professional installer visit www.lutron.com.

About

CDN

Monitor cooking temperatures and times remotely from your iOS device. Features dual waterproof probes, multiple timers, and pre-programmed settings for various meats. Save cooking history, add notes, and share your culinary creations.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring via iOS
  • Dual waterproof probes
  • Up to 10 timers
  • Pre-programmed and programmable settings
  • Cooking history with notes and images
  • Social sharing
Features
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Bluetooth® Dual Probe Thermometer & Timer For professional chefs and home cooks who want both control and flexibility, the CDN Bluetooth® Dual Probe Thermometer & Timer (BT482) provides remote control and monitoring of cooking temperatures and times on their iOS mobile devices in the most convenient and personal way. The Bluetooth® Dual Probe Thermometer & Timer features dual 304 stainless steel waterproof probes and up to ten timers for maximum flexibility. This probe is the first in the CDN line to utilize Bluetooth® technology to connect to your mobile device remotely and an anticipation time estimate for when the food will be cooked to perfection. With cooking history, images and personal notes, the app allows the chef to share their creations through social networks or email. • Remote monitoring through iOS mobile devices • Dual waterproof probes • Dual progress display • Pre-programmed and programmable • °C/°F selectable • Cooking history with graphic chart, image and personal notes • Social network and email sharing • Anticipation time estimate • Distinct selectable alerts • Pre-alert set by temperature or time • Up to 10 timers that count 24 hours by minutes & seconds • 3.875"/9.8 cm dual waterproof stainless steel probes with 39"/1 m sensor cables (heat resistant up to 716°F/380°C) • On/off button • Battery status • 2-way mounting: magnet/stand • Pre-programmed for: Beef, Lamb, Veal, Pork, Hamburger, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Cooked Ham, Fresh Ham, Ground Beef, Ground Lamb, Ground Veal, Ground Pork, Ground Chicken, Ground Turkey, Baked Potato and Corn • Compatibility: iOS 7.1 or above and Bluetooth® 4.0 capable (Bluetooth® Smart Ready)

Screenshots

Lutron App4 screens
CDN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lutron App at 4.8 against CDN's 1.7. Lutron App also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). CDN's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Lutron App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lutron App has 6.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Lutron App's written reviews are positive against 10% of CDN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lutron App ships an update every 9 days, CDN every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lutron App versus CDN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLutron AppCDN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.6K ratings) — better1.7 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.6K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.67.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size667 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLutron Electronics co., Inc.Component Design Northwest, Inc.

Customer experience

Lutron App

All ratings6,584 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral10.0%
Negative41.9%

CDN

All ratings11 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative70.0%

Bugs and requests

Lutron App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to connect to Lutron system
  • Devices disappear from app after iOS updates
  • Inconsistent behavior with geofencing and motion sensors
  • Scenes and automations not working as expected

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve app responsiveness and load times
  • Restore widget functionality for quick access
  • Expand customization options for rooms and schedules
  • Integrate more smart home platforms and voice assistants
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  • Provide better energy monitoring and usage tracking

CDN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lutron App

No in-app purchases

None

CDN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lutron App free?
Lutron App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CDN free?
CDN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lutron App or CDN?
Lutron App is rated higher. Lutron App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while CDN averages 1.7 from 11 ratings.
Do Lutron App or CDN have ads?
Neither Lutron App nor CDN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lutron App or CDN?
Lutron App ships an update every 9 days, and CDN every 3 months. Most recently, Lutron App was updated on September 23, 2026 and CDN on June 11, 2026.

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