# SAIL Mag vs Sub

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sub at none against SAIL Mag's 10. Sub also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (788 vs 51). SAIL Mag's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SAIL Mag sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sub asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SAIL Mag against 4.4 for Sub. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sub has 788 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 2% of SAIL Mag's written reviews are positive against 15% of Sub's.

SAIL Mag ships an update every 3 months, Sub every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SAIL Mag | Sub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sail-mag/id687784986/reviews) | **[4.4 (788 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-zero-group-owners-app/id1248991284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **788** |
| Positive reviews | 1.7% of reviews | **14.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 88 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flying Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600548072) | [Sub-Zero and Wolf](https://appshunter.io/developer/983988992) |

## What reviewers say

### SAIL Mag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sail-mag/id687784986)

This app provides access to the world's most widely read sailing publication. It offers a rich reading experience with features like offline access, customizable text views, and interactive navigation for articles covering cruising, racing, and boat maintenance.

**Highlights:** Offline reading of downloaded issues, Customizable reading modes (light, dark, sepia), Adjustable font size, Bookmarks for saved articles, Interactive table of contents, Responsive text view

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month \| SAIL Magazine | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year \| SAIL Magazine | $27.00 | per year |
| October 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2015 | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2015 | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| SAIL Magazine | $5.99 | one-time |
| MHS 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| MHS Spring 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Magazine content is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Issues fail to download
- 🐛 Cannot access new issues
- 🐛 Restoring purchases doesn't work
- 🐛 App not formatted for iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and closes out
- Some issues don't load properly
- Issues only viewable upon initial download, then white screen
- Cannot restore or sign in using iTunes account
- Cannot download current issues, only old ones

**Requested features**

- Update app to fix download issues
- Improve app stability
- Allow access to past purchases after app updates
- Enable family sharing
- Add zoom functionality


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SAIL Mag free?

SAIL Mag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SAIL Mag or Sub?

Sub is rated higher. SAIL Mag averages 4.3 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Sub averages 4.4 from 788 ratings.

### Do SAIL Mag or Sub have ads?

Neither SAIL Mag nor Sub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SAIL Mag or Sub?

SAIL Mag ships an update every 3 months, and Sub every 5 weeks. Most recently, SAIL Mag was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sub on November 6, 2026.

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