Comparison

Sub vs The Back Chair

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

The Back Chair

Features
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The revolutionary feature of this chair is its intelligent movement system. In today's work environment, people commonly spend 8+ hours seated, often remaining static for extended periods. Our automated adjustment technology provides the essential movement your back needs, promoting better sitting posture while you stay focused on your work.

Screenshots

Sub4 screens
The Back Chair2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Back Chair at every 2 days against Sub's every 5 weeks. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sub ships an update every 5 weeks, The Back Chair every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sub versus The Back Chair: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubThe Back Chair
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (788 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings788 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSub-Zero and WolfBeech Enterprises LLC

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

The Back Chair

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sub

No in-app purchases

None

The Back Chair

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sub free?
Sub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Back Chair free?
The Back Chair is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sub or The Back Chair have ads?
Neither Sub nor The Back Chair shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sub or The Back Chair?
Sub ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Back Chair every 2 days. Most recently, Sub was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Back Chair on November 5, 2026.

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