# Sub vs The Shade Store V2

The clearest difference is rating: Sub at 4.4 against The Shade Store V2's 2.4. Sub also leads on ratings volume (788 vs 18) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). The Shade Store V2's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sub holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sub has 788 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 15% and 15% positive.

Sub ships an update every 5 weeks, The Shade Store V2 every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sub | The Shade Store V2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (788 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-zero-group-owners-app/id1248991284/reviews)** | [2.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shade-store-v2/id1469402211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **788** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | **14.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sub-Zero and Wolf](https://appshunter.io/developer/983988992) | [The Shade Store, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165318929) |

## What reviewers say

### Sub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-zero-group-owners-app/id1248991284)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### The Shade Store V2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shade-store-v2/id1469402211)

Control your motorized shades, blinds, and drapery remotely. Set custom positions, schedule timers for natural light, and group treatments by room or individually. Requires a wireless link accessory.

**Highlights:** Motorized shade, blind, and drapery control, Set up to 30 shade configurations, Schedule automatic timers, Control shades individually or in groups, Remote control from anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Shades themselves are high quality and beautiful
- 🏠 HomeKit integration works well (when functional)
- 🎯 Easy to set up scenes and timers (once connected)
- 🔊 Voice control with Alexa/Google Home works
- ⚡ Improved performance with newer hub versions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently deletes all devices and settings
- 🔌 Hub connectivity is extremely unreliable
- 📡 Poor WiFi range, requires hub in each room
- 🔗 Incompatible with dual-band routers without workarounds
- 😤 Setup process is unnecessarily complex and fragile

**Reported bugs**

- App loses all saved devices after hub unplugging
- Shades randomly disappear from app
- Hub won't reconnect after power outages
- Firmware requires frequent soft resets
- App stuck in endless pairing loop

**Requested features**

- Battery percentage display in app
- Sunrise/sunset timer functionality
- Labeled buttons during setup process
- Display upcoming timer activation times
- Correct sunrise/sunset time calculations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sub free?

Sub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Shade Store V2 free?

The Shade Store V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sub or The Shade Store V2?

Sub is rated higher. Sub averages 4.4 out of 5 from 788 ratings, while The Shade Store V2 averages 2.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do Sub or The Shade Store V2 have ads?

Neither Sub nor The Shade Store V2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sub or The Shade Store V2?

Sub ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Shade Store V2 every 5 months. Most recently, Sub was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Shade Store V2 on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*