Sub vs SkyportHome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
SkyportHome
Remotely monitor and control your Daikin, Amana, and Goodman heating and cooling systems from anywhere. Manage thermostat schedules, adjust settings, and receive important system alerts and maintenance reminders.
- Remote monitoring and control of HVAC systems
- Manage thermostat schedules
- Adjust temperature, humidity, and fan settings
- Receive system alerts and maintenance reminders
- View weather conditions and forecasts
- Energy usage insights
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The SkyportHome Mobile App allows homeowners to remotely monitor and control their Daikin, Amana, and Goodman heating and cooling systems — anytime, anywhere. Key Features: • Easily monitor and control multiple locations and smart thermostats across Daikin, Amana, and Goodman systems • Edit and manage thermostat schedules conveniently from your mobile device • Set Adjustment Mode or Away Mode with a single tap • Adjust temperature, humidity, and fan settings remotely • View current weather conditions and forecasts for each location • Receive alerts, maintenance reminders, and system notifications in real time • Get insights into your system’s estimated monthly energy usage with our Energy Report feature Compatible with all Daikin, Amana and Goodman smart thermostats. Some functionalities, such as indoor air quality history, require a compatible Daikin One Home Air Monitor device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SkyportHome at 4.7 against Sub's 4.4. SkyportHome also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 788) and review sentiment (28% vs 15%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SkyportHome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyportHome has 32K ratings behind it against 788, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Sub's written reviews are positive against 28% of SkyportHome's.
Sub ships an update every 5 weeks, SkyportHome every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sub | SkyportHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (788 ratings) | 4.7 (32K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | 27.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 788 | 32K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sub-Zero and Wolf | Daikin North America |
Customer experience
Sub
SkyportHome
User reviews
Sub
From 788 App Store ratingsWhat 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
SkyportHome
From 32K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent heating and cooling performance
- 👍 Comfortable and efficient system
- 🚀 Convenient remote control and scheduling
- 🚀 Helpful internet thermostat features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 👎 Unintuitive and difficult to use interface
- 👎 Lacking advanced features compared to competitors
- 👎 Geofencing and away mode not reliable
- 👎 Thermostat UI and control dial are poor
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
SkyportHome
Reported bugs
4 issues- Thermostat schedules not working as expected
- Thermostat not maintaining set temperature
- Thermostat losing WiFi connection frequently
- App not syncing with actual thermostat state
Requested features
4 requests- More customizable fan control and scheduling
- Improved humidity monitoring and control
- Integration with smart home platforms like HomeKit
- Detailed energy usage and runtime reporting
In-app purchases
Sub
No in-app purchases
SkyportHome
No in-app purchases
