Comparison

SmartGrill by Lynx vs Viking Cloud

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

Head to head
About

SmartGrill by Lynx

Control your smart grill remotely to cook food precisely. Browse recipes, share your culinary creations, and connect with a community of grill enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Remote grill control
  • Recipe browsing
  • Automated cooking
  • Community sharing
  • User-created recipes
Features
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The SmartGrill app connects to the SmartGrill by Lynx, a smart, connected outdoor grill that automatically cooks foods based on user commands. Use the app to browse and cook recipes on your SmartGrill and share your unique creations with the community of SmartGrillers.

About

Viking Cloud

Features
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Unleash the full potential of your Viking Smart Oven with our dedicated companion app! Seamlessly integrated with your kitchen, the Viking app revolutionizes your cooking experience, offering a range of smart features designed to make every meal a masterpiece. Key Features: Appliance specific recipe suggestions and search: Elevate your culinary creations with recipes tailored specifically for your Viking Smart Oven. Our app curates a selection of dishes for your appliance, ensuring impeccable results every time. Precise Cooking Guidance: Achieve perfection with step-by-step instructions and cooking tips. From preheating to plating, the Viking app ensures you nail every detail. Shortcuts to appliance control: Effortlessly send precise cooking settings, with a tap of a button, directly from a recipe to your Viking Smart Oven. Remote Control and monitoring: Forgot to preheat? No worries! Start, stop and monitor your oven's progress, all from the convenience of your smartphone. Intuitive Alerts: Stay on top of your cooking with timely alerts. Receive alerts for key cooking milestones (such as preheating complete), ensuring your dishes are cooked to perfection. Transform your kitchen into a culinary haven with the Viking app. Elevate your cooking game, and create unforgettable dining experiences for your loved ones. Download now and embark on a journey towards culinary mastery!

Screenshots

SmartGrill by Lynx3 screens
Viking Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SmartGrill by Lynx at none against Viking Cloud's shown. SmartGrill by Lynx also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Viking Cloud's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartGrill by Lynx ships an update every 2 months, Viking Cloud fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartGrill by Lynx versus Viking Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartGrill by LynxViking Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB73 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLynx Grills, Inc.Viking Range LLC

In-app purchases

None

SmartGrill by Lynx

No in-app purchases

None

Viking Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartGrill by Lynx free?
SmartGrill by Lynx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Viking Cloud free?
Viking Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartGrill by Lynx or Viking Cloud have ads?
Viking Cloud shows ads; SmartGrill by Lynx does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartGrill by Lynx or Viking Cloud?
SmartGrill by Lynx ships an update every 2 months, and Viking Cloud fortnightly. Most recently, SmartGrill by Lynx was updated on November 6, 2026 and Viking Cloud on November 3, 2026.

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