Comparison

Sub vs Blu Dot Tags

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
Read full description

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

Blu Dot Tags

Features
Read full description

Never lose what matters again. Blu Dot is a smart lost & found recovery platform that helps people who find your lost belongings quickly and securely contact you. Simply peel and stick a Blu Dot tag to the items you want to protect. If they're ever lost, anyone can scan the QR code with any smartphone to instantly notify you. No app is required to get started or recover your lost items. Blu Dot securely connects you with the finder of your lost item through private messaging, helping your belongings find their way home. Whether it's a backpack, school bag, lunch box, luggage, bike helmet, water bottle, sports equipment, keys, electronics, or other everyday valuables, Blu Dot makes recovering lost items simple, secure, and private. When your Blu Dot tag is scanned, you'll be instantly notified by SMS, email, or app notification based on your preferences. You'll also receive a secure link to privately message the finder. With Blu Dot Protection, your phone number, email address, and other personal contact information are never shared, allowing you to communicate safely and securely. Features Peel, stick, and protect your belongings in seconds No app required Instant notifications when your tag is scanned View the approximate location where your item was scanned (when available) Secure private messaging between owner and finder Blu Dot Protection keeps your phone number, email address, and personal information private Organize and manage all of your tagged belongings in your Gear Locker Update your contact information anytime without replacing your tags No batteries. No charging. No maintenance. Perfect for school backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles, youth sports equipment, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, football and hockey gear, bike helmets, travel luggage, camp gear, electronics, keys, and everyday essentials. Whether you're heading to school, practice, summer camp, the airport, or the office, Blu Dot is a smart lost & found platform designed to help your belongings find their way home. Peel. Stick. Scan. Recover.

Screenshots

Sub4 screens
Blu Dot Tags3 screens

Verdict

The call

Sub and Blu Dot Tags are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sub versus Blu Dot Tags: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubBlu Dot Tags
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (778 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings778 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSub-Zero and WolfThe Big Catch Holdings 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

Blu Dot Tags

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sub

No in-app purchases

None

Blu Dot Tags

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sub free?
Sub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blu Dot Tags free?
Blu Dot Tags is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sub or Blu Dot Tags have ads?
Neither Sub nor Blu Dot Tags shows ads.

Other comparisons