# Sub vs Smart Shade PRO

Sub and Smart Shade PRO both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Smart Shade PRO's written reviews are positive against 15% of Sub's. Smart Shade PRO also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Sub's advantage is ratings volume (786 vs 4). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Sub against 4.5 for Smart Shade PRO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sub has 786 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Sub's written reviews are positive against 67% of Smart Shade PRO's.

Sub ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart Shade PRO every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sub | Smart Shade PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (786 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-zero-group-owners-app/id1248991284/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-shade-pro/id1631261901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **786** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sub-Zero and Wolf](https://appshunter.io/developer/983988992) | [t2Fi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255063027) |

## 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


### Smart Shade PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-shade-pro/id1631261901)

Remotely operate your awnings and screens using your smart devices. This application transforms your Smart-Shade awning into a smart device, allowing control from anywhere globally.

**Highlights:** Remote awning control, Global operation via smart devices, Smart screen control, Comfort and protection features, Integration with smart devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sub free?

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

### Is Smart Shade PRO free?

Smart Shade PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sub or Smart Shade PRO?

Smart Shade PRO is rated higher. Sub averages 4.4 out of 5 from 786 ratings, while Smart Shade PRO averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sub or Smart Shade PRO have ads?

Neither Sub nor Smart Shade PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sub or Smart Shade PRO?

Sub ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart Shade PRO every 8 days. Most recently, Sub was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart Shade PRO on October 24, 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.*