Comparison

Sub vs Kalfire Connected App

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

Kalfire Connected App

Control your Kalfire fireplaces with this app. Adjust flame height, sound, and create custom moods. Features AI-powered modes for efficient heating and optimal fire experience.

Highlights
  • Fireplace controls (flame height, EmberGlow, KalSound)
  • Customizable Kalfire Moods (up to 10)
  • ComfortPlus mode (AI temperature regulation)
  • Comfort mode (AI gas saving)
  • Thermostat mode (local heating)
Features
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The Kalfire Connected App: One app to control all your Kalfire fireplaces. You can effortlessly control all of your Kalfire fireplaces with the Kalfire Connected App. The app provides an easy-to-use interface with a wide range of settings for your fireplace. Set the fireplace settings in the app to your preference and enjoy the most realistic fire experience imaginable. · Fireplace controls You can easily adjust all the fireplace's settings, including the flame height, EmberGlow options, Natural Spark generator, KalSound, FlameShuffle and a much more. · Kalfire Moods With Kalfire Moods, you can save your favorite fireplace settings and access them with the touch of a button. Whether you want to watch a movie, read a book, or celebrate, you can customize the atmosphere of your fireplace to suit your preferences. You may also store a mood to your Kalfire Remote. The Kalfire Connected App allows you to create up to ten customized moods! · ComfortPlus mode (available for Kalfire Gi fireplaces only) Our artificial intelligence-powered fireplace control options. Your fireplaces' maximum output temperature can be changed together with the temperature of your room over a period of time that suits you. The AI-powered Kalfire Fireplace will automatically provide the most stunning fire experience without overheating your area! · Comfort mode (available for Kalfire Gi fireplaces only) Save up to 80% on gas while still enjoying a beautiful fire. The AI-powered technology will automatically regulate your Kalfire Fireplace's gas output, balancing your flame image for the greatest possible experience. · Thermostat mode (available for Kalfire Gi fireplaces only) The Thermostat mode allows you to quickly and easily heat up an area to your preferred temperature. When the temperature is reached, the fireplace will switch off automatically. With the Thermostat mode, your Kalfire gas fire will serve as a local heating element while also providing a beautiful fire.

Screenshots

Sub4 screens
Kalfire Connected App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sub at 4.4 against Kalfire Connected App's 1.0. Sub also leads on ratings volume (786 vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Kalfire Connected App's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sub has 786 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sub ships an update every 5 weeks, Kalfire Connected App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sub versus Kalfire Connected App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubKalfire Connected App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (786 ratings) — better1.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings786 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSub-Zero and WolfKal-fire B.V.

Customer experience

Sub

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

Kalfire Connected App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Kalfire Connected App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sub

No in-app purchases

None

Kalfire Connected App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sub free?
Sub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kalfire Connected App free?
Kalfire Connected App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sub or Kalfire Connected App?
Sub is rated higher. Sub averages 4.4 out of 5 from 786 ratings, while Kalfire Connected App averages 1.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Sub or Kalfire Connected App have ads?
Neither Sub nor Kalfire Connected App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sub or Kalfire Connected App?
Sub ships an update every 5 weeks, and Kalfire Connected App every 4 months. Most recently, Sub was updated on October 29, 2026 and Kalfire Connected App on October 21, 2026.

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