Comparison

Sub vs Bali Motorization

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

Bali Motorization

Control your motorized window shades remotely from your smartphone. Schedule routines, monitor battery life, and even integrate with smart home devices. Enjoy convenient and energy-efficient shade management.

Highlights
  • Remote shade control
  • Scheduling routines
  • Battery life monitoring
  • Smart home integration
  • Multi-user control
  • Firmware updates
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Bali Motorization App CONVENIENT SHADE CONTROL FROM YOUR MOBILE DEVICE 
 Easy to set up and use, the Bali Motorization App makes life easier by giving you full control of your Bali Motorized Shades from your mobile device - Intuitive and user-friendly - Powered by Bluetooth/Z-Wave technology. - Monitors the battery life of your paired shades and remotes. - Optional Bali Motorization Gateway (USB/plug) allows for shade control from anywhere in the world. - Grant permission to family members to control shades through multi-user functionality. 
 For the optimal experience, the app has the ability to combine Bluetooth and Z-Wave for total control of your shades. 
 Bluetooth-Only Functionality - Bluetooth-enabled shades pair easily to a mobile device without a gateway for in-home use. - Enjoy full shade control with instant response time. - Set up Routines to open and close multiple shades at specific times. - Ability to update firmware for continued enhancements. 
 Bali Gateway (Z-Wave) Functionality - Control your shades with the Bali App from anywhere in the world. - Shades can be integrated with voice-controlled smart home devices, like Alexa and Google Home. - Set up Routines to open and close multiple shades at specific times, such as sunrise and sunset. - Ability to use new gateway plug as a smart plug, increasing your smart home experience. - Easily control single or multiple motorized shades (recommended up to 7 shades per gateway device*) directly from your mobile device. 

 Safety: Look like you're at home—even when you're not—by raising and lowering shades automatically. 
 Energy Efficiency: About 30% of a home's heating energy is lost through windows. Automating allows you to strategically open shades to let sunlight help heat your home or close them to maximize insulation at the window. You can also reduce heat gain from sunlight in the summer.** 
 For the Sophisticated Home: From the beauty of Bali Shades to the beauty of cutting-edge control, Bali ensures each room makes a powerful, sophisticated statement. 
 *Number of shades per gateway depends on many factors, including the number of remotes added. Each shade associates exclusively with one gateway; you cannot control the same shade with multiple gateway devices. If a home requires more shades to be lifted, simply add another gateway device. **Information provided by the consumer resource of the U.S. Department of Energy: energy.gov.

Screenshots

Sub4 screens
Bali Motorization4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sub at 4.4 against Bali Motorization's 1.4. Sub also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). Bali Motorization's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 778 and 260 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Sub's written reviews are positive against 8% of Bali Motorization's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sub ships an update every 5 weeks, Bali Motorization every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sub versus Bali Motorization: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubBali Motorization
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (778 ratings) — better1.4 (260 ratings)
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews — better7.8% of reviews
Number of ratings778 — better260
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB252 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSub-Zero and WolfSprings Window Fashions

Customer experience

Sub

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

Bali Motorization

All ratings231 ratings
Positive7.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative89.2%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive7.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative90.2%

User reviews

Sub

From 778 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

Bali Motorization

From 260 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 🚀 Simple to install and navigate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constantly disconnects and won't reconnect
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Extremely slow and unresponsive
  • 🐛 Loses connection to gateway

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

Bali Motorization

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Fails to recognize devices
  • Loses room/device associations
  • Time zone settings not working properly
  • Routines not executing as scheduled

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve integration with voice assistants
  • Add ability to control groups of shades
  • Implement better scheduling and automation features
  • Improve app stability and responsiveness
  • Provide better customer support

In-app purchases

None

Sub

No in-app purchases

None

Bali Motorization

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sub free?
Sub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bali Motorization free?
Bali Motorization is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sub or Bali Motorization?
Sub is rated higher. Sub averages 4.4 out of 5 from 778 ratings, while Bali Motorization averages 1.4 from 260 ratings.
Do Sub or Bali Motorization have ads?
Neither Sub nor Bali Motorization shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sub or Bali Motorization?
Sub ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bali Motorization every 6 months. Most recently, Sub was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bali Motorization on October 21, 2026.

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