PHOENIX magazine vs Sub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PHOENIX magazine
Access Arizona's leading news and lifestyle publication covering culture, dining, arts, and investigative stories. Enjoy the full content of the monthly print edition, enhanced with exclusive digital features and research tools.
- Culture coverage
- Dining and arts features
- Personality profiles
- Investigative news
- Exclusive digital content
- Research tools
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PHOENIX magazine is Arizona's leading news and lifestyle publication. A fixture in the Valley of the Sun for more than 50 years, we deliver one-of-a-kind coverage of culture, dining and the arts, along with vivid personality profiles and keen investigative news stories. Now you'll get all the content of our monthly print edition, plus exclusive digital features and research tools right at your fingertips. PHOENIX magazine Pricing: • Subscription 1 Month - USD 1.99* • Subscription 1 Year - USD 17.99* * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website. Additional Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://bit.ly/2J5Ujfh Terms of Use - https://bit.ly/2J1YZqL • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PHOENIX magazine at 63% against Sub's 15%. PHOENIX magazine also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Sub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PHOENIX magazine sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sub asks for nothing beyond the download.
PHOENIX magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sub has 786 ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of PHOENIX magazine's written reviews are positive against 15% of Sub's.
PHOENIX magazine ships an update every 3 months, Sub every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PHOENIX magazine | Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (117 ratings) — better | 4.4 (786 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews — better | 14.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 117 | 786 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 244 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cities West Publishing Inc. | Sub-Zero and Wolf |
Customer experience
PHOENIX magazine
Sub
Bugs and requests
PHOENIX magazine
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
PHOENIX magazine
- February 2015$0.99
- July 2015$0.99
- April 2013$4.99
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- January 2014$4.99
- April 2014$4.99
- April 2015$4.99
- April 2016$4.99
- PHOENIX magazine Feed 52$4.99
- February 2013$4.99
- November 2013$4.99
Sub
No in-app purchases









