Comparison

Galiastro vs Cold Mastery

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Galiastro

This app generates detailed astrological charts, including natal, transit, and synastry charts. It offers a wide range of chart types, house systems, and aspect calculations, with interpretations for natal charts. Users can also view current celestial positions and export charts.

Highlights
  • Natal, transit, and synastry charts
  • Extensive chart types and house systems
  • Detailed aspect analysis
  • Online and offline place search
  • Natal chart interpretations
  • Current 'Astro time' display
  • Chart export to PDF and graphic formats
Features
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GALIASTRO - Your app for individual natal charts and many other chart types! General Features: β€’ Chart types / divisions: natal chart, forecast/transits, "Astro time" (stars at this moment), solar returns, synastry, combine, composite, secondary progression, planets arc direction and degreesβ€˜ direction β€’ Calculation period from January 1, 1800 to December 31, 2998 β€’ Planets of the solar system (including retrograde) : Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus , Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto β€’ Asteroids and sensitive points (including retrograde) : Lunar Node, Lilith, Chiron, Ceres, Juno, Pallas, Pholus, Vesta, Vertex, Part of Fortune β€’ Housesystems: Placidus, Koch, Topocentric, Alcabitius, Equal, Porphyry, Meridian houses, Vehlow, Whole Sign, Campanus, Regiomontanus, Morinus, Krusinski β€’ Major aspects: Conjunction, Opposition, Square, Trine, Sextile β€’ Minor aspects: Quincunx, Semisextile, Semisquare, Sesquisquare, Quintile and Biquintile β€’ Search place of birth and residence online or offline with automatic time zone detection or create your own places β€’ Interpretations of the famous switzer astrologer Anita Cortesi for natal charts β€’ "Astro time" - display the stars at this moment; Detecting location with GPS or by own input Displayed information: β€’ Chart/Radix drawing β€’ Aspects as an aspectarian graphic and as a sortable list according to planets, aspects or orbis size β€’ Positions of all stars separated as planets and houses β€’ Distribution of the stars in qualities (cardinal, fixed, mutable), energies (male, female), elements (fire, water, earth, air) and quadrants/hemisphares Interpretations: β€’ Natal chart - read out of almost 330 texts individual interpretations (English only) (planets in signs and houses, aspects between stars) β€’ Please note that the complete interpretation texts for birth charts, synastries and transits are only available in German. In English, texts for the birth chart are available. There are no interpretation texts in other languages. Import / Export functions: β€’ Share charts as PDF (interpretation texts can not be printed, e-mailed or exported) β€’ Chart graphic export β€’ Import or export charts as an AAF file (Compatibility with every astrology program can not be granted) This app is a mobile version for iPhone and iPad from GALIASTRO, the astro-logical software. It is independent of the previous GALIASTRO programming, therefore certain functions are not identical, but the core is the same: high-quality calculations for the basic functions of astrology. Orbs tables, emphasis can be customized in the value range of 0-10. GALIASTRO is also available as Windows software in various versions.

About

Cold Mastery

Features
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Master the cold β€” one session at a time. Cold Mastery is your guided companion for cold showers, ice baths, and cold plunges. No method dogma, no guru subscription β€” a precise tool that turns your intention into a daily practice. THE COMPLETE PRACTICE ON iPHONE β€’ Timer with adjustable lead-in and voice coach β€’ Guided breathing exercise (Box Breathing, Power Breathing, and more) before each session β€’ 3 training programs β€” from beginner to Cold Master β€’ Streak tracking with milestones and daily goals β€’ Temperature tracking for every session β€’ Session history, calendar, and progress charts WITH APPLE WATCH: MEASURED LIVE Wearing a Watch adds the crucial layer β€” in the shower, in the plunge, and in open water: β€’ Direct access from the watch face β€” two taps and your session is running β€’ Haptic countdown pulses every 15 or 30 seconds β€” close your eyes, focus on your body β€’ Live heart rate during the session: see your cold shock response in real time β€’ Recovery phase with HR recovery tracking after the cold β€’ Water Lock for safe wear underwater PROGRESS YOU CAN MEASURE Cold Mastery doesn't just show you how long you lasted β€” it shows how your body adapts: β€’ Peak heart rate trend: your cold shock response decreases over weeks β€’ Recovery rate: how quickly your heart rate returns after the cold β€’ Endurance: from 15 seconds to Cold Master PROGRAMS THAT CARRY YOU Three evidence-based training programs give your practice structure: β€’ Cold Starter β€” your entry point with short cold showers β€’ Cold Seeker β€” increase duration and intensity step by step β€’ Cold Master β€” for the experienced: ice baths, plunges, and longer exposures YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS β€’ No account required β€” no profile, no email β€’ No data sent to external servers β€” your sessions stay on your devices β€’ Private iCloud sync between iPhone and Watch COLD MASTERY PRO The core features with cold showers, timer, and streak are free. Pro unlocks: β€’ All session types (ice bath, cold plunge, open water) β€’ Guided breathing exercise with voice coach β€’ Detailed progress charts (HR trends, recovery rate) β€’ Training programs Not a medical device. Cold exposure carries risks β€” educate yourself and listen to your body. Not suitable for certain cardiovascular conditions, asthma, or during pregnancy. When in doubt: consult a doctor. Terms of Use (EULA): https://coldmastery.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://coldmastery.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

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Cold Mastery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cold Mastery at Free against Galiastro's $9.99. Cold Mastery also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Galiastro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Cold Mastery is free to download; Galiastro costs $9.99 up front. Cold Mastery sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Galiastro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galiastro ships an update every 3 weeks, Cold Mastery every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
Galiastro versus Cold Mastery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGaliastroCold Mastery
Price$9.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndiworx OHGFabian Weiss

In-app purchases

None

Galiastro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cold Mastery

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Galiastro free?
Galiastro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cold Mastery free?
Cold Mastery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Galiastro or Cold Mastery have ads?
Neither Galiastro nor Cold Mastery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Galiastro or Cold Mastery?
Galiastro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cold Mastery every 3 days. Most recently, Galiastro was updated on November 11, 2026 and Cold Mastery on November 5, 2026.

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