# SnowFire: Cold Plunge & Sauna — Recovery, Tracked With Science > Thermal therapy tracker for cold plunge, sauna, and steam with Apple Watch integration. (iPhone/iPad app by KEVIN THOMAS GARY.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowfire-cold-plunge-and-sauna/id6758926219 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [KEVIN THOMAS GARY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875806238) - Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 22 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-04-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-18 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowfire-cold-plunge-and-sauna/id6758926219/reviews.md ## What is SnowFire? SnowFire is the thermal therapy tracker for people who take cold plunge, sauna, and steam seriously. Real protocols. Real benefit data. Real-time tracking from your Apple Watch. SCIENCE-BACKED PROTOCOLS Follow weekly programs from Søberg, Huberman, Patrick, Nordic, and more. Each protocol comes with weekly time, temperature, and session targets pulled from peer-reviewed research. Run guided protocol sessions where every step has timed instructions — follow Søberg's cold-hot-cold sequence or any framework, step by step. APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION Start sessions from your wrist. Live heart rate, calories, stage progress, and water temperature through the entire session. Cold plunge water temperature auto-detects on Apple Watch Ultra and Series 9 or later. Leave the phone in the locker. REAL-TIME BENEFIT STAGES Watch your sessions progress through scientifically mapped stages — Cold Shock Response, Catecholamine Activation, Peak Neurochemical Response. Know exactly when you've hit each zone in real time. BENEFITS TRACKING Track 28 estimated benefits across sessions including norepinephrine, dopamine, brown fat activation, cardiovascular health, BDNF, and heat shock proteins. Every benefit tagged with the evidence strength behind it. HEALTH METRICS Full heart rate curves, HRV, HR range, average bpm, and calories burned — captured automatically through Apple Watch and synced to Apple Health. CUSTOM ROUTINES Build multi-step routines that match how you train. Stack cold, sauna, cooldown, and steam steps with custom durations and temperatures. Save them. Launch with one tap. BREATHWORK INTEGRATION Four guided techniques: Box, Wim Hof, Physiological Sigh, and Cold Plunge Prep. Use them standalone or as pre-session prep before cold or sauna. WEEKLY GOAL TRACKING Visual goal rings for cold, sauna, and steam show weekly progress at a glance. Track streaks, total time, session counts, and trends by week, month, or year. SESSION HISTORY Color-coded activity calendar shows every session. Filter by type, browse daily breakdowns with duration, temperature, and heart rate. APPLE HEALTH NATIVE Every session writes a workout to the Health app with full HR samples, calories, and duration. Thermal therapy data sits next to your lifts and runs. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Follow active sessions from your Lock Screen. Add Home Screen widgets to check weekly goal progress without opening the app. Launch sessions instantly with Siri Shortcuts. 14-day free trial. iOS + Apple Watch. Built for daily use. Terms of Use: https://getsnowfire.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://getsnowfire.app/privacy ## Key features - Science-backed protocols - Apple Watch integration - Real-time benefit stages - Customizable routines - Guided breathwork - Weekly goal tracking - Session history ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | SnowFire Monthly | $4.99 | per month | | SnowFire Annual | $39.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | SnowFire Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowfire-cold-plunge-and-sauna/id6758926219/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Buggy *2026-08-01* Had the app for 2 days now and it randomly stops the session. Had this happen with both sauna and cold plunge. Today the watch said “error accessing database” and to delete and reinstall the app on my phone. I’ll give pro a few more days but not impressed so far. Think it would be great if it worked consistently. ### 5/5 — Great App Very Easy to Use *2026-05-26* I have been using the app for several weeks and find the app easy to use and set up for improving my cold plunges and sauna experiences. The watch app makes using it very easy to start and stop. I like the different preset cold hot protocols by industry professionals available. Recommend for daily usage! ### 5/5 — Great *2026-05-18* Needed for my recovery days ### 5/5 — Finally an App Built Right for Sauna & Cold Plunge *2026-05-06* I’ve been using Snowfire for my sauna and cold plunge sessions, and honestly it’s one of the best wellness apps I’ve used. The app is extremely intuitive, well designed, and you can tell the developer put a ton of time and thought into making it right. I love that it works seamlessly with my Apple Watch and includes timers, calorie tracking, progress tracking, and guided programs for sauna and cold plunge sessions. It actually motivates you to stay consistent, push yourself, and hit goals. There really isn’t anything else out there quite like this that combines sauna, cold plunge, calorie tracking, and progress tracking all in one place. Everything feels polished and easy to use. Highly recommend if you’re serious about recovery, wellness, or building better habits. Five stars ### 5/5 — User friendly *2026-04-24* I found this app super helpful, I am new to this and I found it super informative. In my opinion, the options out there for apps similar to this are limited,so I highly reccomend this one. ### 5/5 — Great watch functionality *2026-04-23* Love the Apple Watch integration, makes tracking sessions easy ### 5/5 — Awesome App! *2026-04-21* This app has great programs for recovery and very nice layout! ### 5/5 — Professional quality app *2026-04-21* Exactly what I was looking for but couldn’t find any good ones before this ### 5/5 — High quality app *2026-04-20* Great app! Feels like if Apple Fitness or Whoop made it ### 5/5 — Best tracker on the market *2026-04-20* Tried out a few of the others but this one is the best by far - sleek UI, deep session tracking, Apple Watch integration actually works well ## Frequently asked questions about SnowFire ### What is SnowFire? SnowFire is a thermal therapy tracker designed for users who engage in cold plunging, sauna, and steam. It offers science-backed protocols, real-time benefit tracking, and integrates with Apple Watch for detailed session data. ### Does SnowFire have ads? No, SnowFire does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. ### What devices does SnowFire support? SnowFire is compatible with iPhone and Apple Watch devices, allowing for seamless tracking during your thermal therapy sessions. ### How accurate is SnowFire's benefit tracking? SnowFire tracks 28 estimated benefits, such as norepinephrine and dopamine levels, and tags each benefit with its evidence strength based on peer-reviewed research. ### Can I create my own routines in SnowFire? Yes, SnowFire allows you to build custom multi-step routines by stacking cold, sauna, cooldown, and steam steps with your preferred durations and temperatures. These custom routines can then be saved and launched with a single tap. ### What is the age rating for SnowFire? SnowFire has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults interested in tracking their thermal therapy practices. ### How often is SnowFire updated? The latest version of SnowFire is 1.3.3, and it was last updated on June 10, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and add features. ### What kind of breathwork techniques are available in SnowFire? SnowFire includes four guided breathwork techniques: Box, Wim Hof, Physiological Sigh, and Cold Plunge Prep. These can be used independently or as preparation before cold or sauna sessions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.6 — 2026-08-17 SnowFire is now FREE to use! Track every cold plunge, sauna, and steam session at no cost, including: • Full session logging on iPhone • History, metrics, and weekly goals • Real-time thermal stage tracking • Health Metrics integration SnowFire Pro now unlocks: • SnowFire on Apple Watch — full session control from your wrist • Weekly Protocols (Søberg, Nordic, and more) • Daily Protocol Sessions with science-backed structure • Custom Routine creation Plus: refined onboarding, faster session logging, and behind-the-scenes performance improvements. ### 1.3.5 — 2026-07-21 SnowFire is now FREE to use! Track every cold plunge, sauna, and steam session at no cost, including: • Full session logging on iPhone • History, metrics, and weekly goals • Real-time thermal stage tracking • Health Metrics integration SnowFire Pro now unlocks: • SnowFire on Apple Watch — full session control from your wrist • Weekly Protocols (Søberg, Nordic, and more) • Daily Protocol Sessions with science-backed structure • Custom Routine creation Plus: refined onboarding, faster session logging, and behind-the-scenes performance improvements. ### 1.3.3 — 2026-06-10 SnowFire is now FREE to use! Track every cold plunge, sauna, and steam session at no cost, including: • Full session logging on iPhone • History, metrics, and weekly goals • Real-time thermal stage tracking • Health Metrics integration SnowFire Pro now unlocks: • SnowFire on Apple Watch — full session control from your wrist • Weekly Protocols (Søberg, Nordic, and more) • Daily Protocol Sessions with science-backed structure • Custom Routine creation Plus: refined onboarding, faster session logging, and behind-the-scenes performance improvements. ### 1.3.1 — 2026-05-26 SnowFire is now FREE to use! Track every cold plunge, sauna, and steam session at no cost, including: • Full session logging on iPhone • History, metrics, and weekly goals • Real-time thermal stage tracking • Health Metrics integration SnowFire Pro now unlocks: • SnowFire on Apple Watch — full session control from your wrist • Weekly Protocols (Søberg, Nordic, and more) • Daily Protocol Sessions with science-backed structure • Custom Routine creation Plus: refined onboarding, faster session logging, and behind-the-scenes performance improvements. ### 1.2.0 — 2026-05-22 SnowFire is now FREE to use! Track every cold plunge, sauna, and steam session at no cost, including: • Full session logging with Apple Watch • History, metrics, and weekly goals • Real-time thermal stage tracking • Health Metrics integration SnowFire Pro now unlocks: • Weekly Protocols (Søberg, Nordic, and more) • Daily Protocol Sessions with science-backed structure • Custom Routine creation Plus: refined onboarding, faster session logging, and behind-the-scenes performance improvements. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-18.*