Comparison

JennAir vs Sub

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

Head to head
About

JennAir

Control and monitor your connected JennAir appliances remotely. Access curated content, guided recipes, and expert support to enhance your culinary experience and manage your kitchen with ease.

Highlights
  • Intuitive Home Feed
  • Culinary Center with recipes
  • Assisted Cooking guidance
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Remote Appliance Control
  • On-Demand Expert Support
Features
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Manage your home in a digital ecosystem that defies limitations, harnessing the power of connected appliances, all from the JennAir® app. Intuitive Home Feed Curated JennAir content and access to control your appliance Culinary Center Tailored precisely to your preferences with step-by-step recipes, my creations, kitchen timers and more Assisted Cooking Follow step-by-step instructions and send settings to your appliance for great results Real-Time Notifications Receive alerts to your mobile device for cooking cycles, timers, recipes, and more Remote Control Connect to WiFi for real-time status updates and control your appliance from anywhere On-Demand Experts Connect with the JennAir Customer Care by phone to tap into the brilliant minds of experts who know JennAir® appliances inside and out. Appliance Settings Easily navigate to your connected appliance for true control **Appliance must be set to remote enable for remote control capabilities. Features subject to change. Compatible, connected appliance required. Details and privacy info at www.jennair.com/connectivity.html. CA residents - Do Not Sell My Info: jennair.com/do-not-sell-my-personal-information.html

About

Sub

This app enhances your kitchen experience by guiding you through recipes from websites and a curated collection. It allows remote control and monitoring of Sub-Zero refrigeration, Cove dishwashing, and Wolf appliances, ensuring optimal performance and convenience.

Highlights
  • Guided cooking from online recipes
  • Chef-tested recipes optimized for Wolf appliances
  • Remote dishwasher control and monitoring
  • Refrigerator settings and alerts
  • Filter recipes by cooking mode
  • Bookmark and share recipes
Features
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Elevate your kitchen experience with the Sub-Zero Group Owner’s App. Connect your Wi-Fi-enabled appliances and enjoy greater control, personalized cooking, and now, integrated wine inventory management. • Build and manage your wine collection • Scan bottles to quickly add wines to your inventory • Track where each bottle is stored across locations • Organize your collection with filters, groups, and tags • View inventory history as wines are enjoyed over time • Enjoy a guided cooking experience with recipes tailored to your appliances • Set timers and view oven status directly from recipe steps • Monitor and control your appliances from anywhere • Receive notifications for appliance status, maintenance, and more The app also gives you powerful control over your Sub-Zero refrigeration and Cove dishwashing appliances. Start your dishwasher remotely, monitor cycles, and manage supplies Wine Inventory transforms a traditionally manual task into a simple, intuitive experience. Manage your collection, understand where your wines are stored, and stay connected to your kitchen in one place. Download now and get more from every Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove appliance.

Screenshots

JennAir4 screens
Sub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sub at 4.4 against JennAir's 4.2. Sub also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Sub holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 786 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of JennAir's written reviews are positive against 15% of Sub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JennAir ships an update every 2 months, Sub every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JennAir versus Sub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJennAirSub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.3K ratings)4.4 (786 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews14.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better786
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhirlpool CorporationSub-Zero and Wolf

Customer experience

JennAir

All ratings2,279 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative82.2%

Sub

All ratings778 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive14.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative76.8%

User reviews

JennAir

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote accessibility
  • 👍 Sleek and stylish design
  • 🚀 Convenient remote start

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 🐛 Buggy timer and temperature controls
  • 🐛 Lack of intuitive user interface
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and login issues

Sub

From 786 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Responsive and intuitive app
  • 👍 Helpful notifications and alerts
  • 🔒 Secure connection to appliances

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues and disconnects
  • 🔍 Lack of actual temperature monitoring
  • 🤔 Confusing setup and pairing process
  • 🔍 Missing key features like remote start

Bugs and requests

JennAir

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Oven light turning on unexpectedly
  • Meat probe temperature not updating correctly
  • Oven temperature not syncing with app
  • Inability to add appliances to the app
  • Constant need to re-enable remote start

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved recipe and cooking guidance
  • Ability to set timers and temperatures directly on appliance
  • Better integration with smart home platforms
  • More reliable remote control functionality

Sub

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes after recent updates
  • Unable to log in or register account
  • Appliances disappear from the app
  • Firmware update failures brick appliances

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Celsius temperature units
  • Provide real-time temperature and energy consumption data
  • Integrate with smart home platforms like Apple HomeKit

In-app purchases

None

JennAir

No in-app purchases

None

Sub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JennAir free?
JennAir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sub free?
Sub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JennAir or Sub?
Sub is rated higher. JennAir averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Sub averages 4.4 from 786 ratings.
Do JennAir or Sub have ads?
Neither JennAir nor Sub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JennAir or Sub?
JennAir ships an update every 2 months, and Sub every 5 weeks. Most recently, JennAir was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sub on October 24, 2026.

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