Comparison

Sub vs IntelliFire

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

Head to head
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.

About

IntelliFire

Control your fireplace remotely using your smartphone, tablet, or voice commands. Adjust flame, temperature, and lighting for a perfect ambiance from anywhere. Requires a Wi-Fi Module for smart home integration.

Highlights
  • Remote fireplace control
  • Smartphone and tablet operation
  • Voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant)
  • Adjust flame and thermostat
  • Control lighting
  • Wi-Fi Module required
Features
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Take control of your fire from anywhere with the IntelliFire® App. Use your phone, tablet, or voice through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to instantly create a cozy environment. Adjust the flame, thermostat, lights, and more at home or while away. Just ensure you have a Wi-Fi Module installed. To check compatibility or schedule an appointment, contact your local dealer for Heat & Glo®, Majestic®, Heatilator®, Simplifire®, Monessen® or Vermont Castings®. Amazon, Alexa, and related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Google, YouTube, and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. iPhone® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Screenshots

Sub4 screens
IntelliFire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sub at every 5 weeks against IntelliFire's every 6 months. IntelliFire's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Sub against 4.2 for IntelliFire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 786 and 514 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Sub's written reviews are positive against 22% of IntelliFire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sub ships an update every 5 weeks, IntelliFire every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sub versus IntelliFire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubIntelliFire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (786 ratings) — better4.2 (514 ratings)
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews21.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings786 — better514
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSub-Zero and WolfHearth & Home Technologies

Customer experience

Sub

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

IntelliFire

All ratings440 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative71.2%

User reviews

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

IntelliFire

From 514 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works fine
  • 🚀 Big improvement since last season
  • 👍 Alexa Voice integration
  • 👍 Reliable after firmware update

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constantly disconnects from WiFi
  • 🐛 App is buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Minimal functionality compared to remote
  • 🐛 Frequently requires resets
  • 🐛 Slow and unresponsive

Bugs and 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

IntelliFire

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Fails to detect WiFi network
  • Loses connection to fireplace
  • Resets temperature and settings
  • Password reset not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Timer to turn off fireplace
  • Control over LED backlight color
  • Better smart home integration
  • Thermostat-like scheduling options

In-app purchases

None

Sub

No in-app purchases

None

IntelliFire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sub free?
Sub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IntelliFire free?
IntelliFire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sub or IntelliFire?
Sub is rated higher. Sub averages 4.4 out of 5 from 786 ratings, while IntelliFire averages 4.2 from 514 ratings.
Do Sub or IntelliFire have ads?
Neither Sub nor IntelliFire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sub or IntelliFire?
Sub ships an update every 5 weeks, and IntelliFire every 6 months. Most recently, Sub was updated on October 24, 2026 and IntelliFire on October 26, 2026.

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