Comparison

Element4 ProControl vs Sub

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

Head to head
About

Element4 ProControl

Control your gas fireplace with ease. Adjust flame height, set schedules, and manage various functions like lighting and fan speed. Enjoy personalized comfort with intuitive modes and multilingual support.

Highlights
  • Manual flame height adjustment
  • Automatic thermostat control
  • Programmable on/off schedules
  • Countdown timer for auto shut-off
  • Control lights, fan, and secondary burner
  • ECO mode and LED lighting control
Features
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The Element4 Procontrol  is now updated, enjoy its fresh look and intuitive design that lets you easily navigate and control your gas fire’s favorite functions. These key features help you get more comfort and enjoyment from your gas fireplace. Manual Mode: Simply move the slider up or down to manually adjust the flame height. Thermostat Mode: The fire automatically adjusts to maintain the set temperature. Countdown Timer: Automatically turns the fire OFF after a set period-of-time. Program Mode: Save up to 8 programs to turn the fire on and off at specific times and days. Other available functions include Light, Circulating Fan, 2nd Burner Feature, ECO mode, and LED control. The Element4 Procontrol app is available in 8 languages: English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, French and Polish.

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

Element4 ProControl4 screens
Sub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sub at 4.4 against Element4 ProControl's 2.0. Sub also leads on ratings volume (778 vs 3) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). Element4 ProControl's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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

Sub holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sub has 778 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Element4 ProControl's written reviews are positive against 15% of Sub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Element4 ProControl ships an update every 3 months, Sub every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Element4 ProControl versus Sub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElement4 ProControlSub
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3 ratings)4.4 (778 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews15.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3778 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElement4Sub-Zero and Wolf

Customer experience

Element4 ProControl

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Sub

All ratings778 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive15.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative76.2%

Bugs and requests

Element4 ProControl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Element4 ProControl

No in-app purchases

None

Sub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Element4 ProControl free?
Element4 ProControl 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, Element4 ProControl or Sub?
Sub is rated higher. Element4 ProControl averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sub averages 4.4 from 778 ratings.
Do Element4 ProControl or Sub have ads?
Neither Element4 ProControl nor Sub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Element4 ProControl or Sub?
Element4 ProControl ships an update every 3 months, and Sub every 5 weeks. Most recently, Element4 ProControl was updated on June 4, 2026 and Sub on September 20, 2026.

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