# Paddle Paddle vs IceBuddy

The clearest difference is ads: IceBuddy at none against Paddle Paddle's shown. IceBuddy also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (90% vs 67%). Paddle Paddle's advantage is ratings volume (387 vs 31). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paddle Paddle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IceBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Paddle Paddle against 4.6 for IceBuddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paddle Paddle has 387 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Paddle Paddle's written reviews are positive against 90% of IceBuddy's.

Paddle Paddle ships an update every 3 weeks, IceBuddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paddle Paddle | IceBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-paddle/id1468919313/reviews)** | [4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icebuddy-cold-plunge-tracker/id6523435122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **387** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OXiGENATOR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963371435) | [ORLOV MAXIM PERSOANA FIZICA AUTORIZATA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756123010) |

## What reviewers say

### Paddle Paddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paddle-paddle/id1468919313)

Track your kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, or rowing sessions with detailed metrics and a full-screen map. Set targets, follow past routes, and receive voice cues. Syncs with Apple Watch and Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Real-time route mapping, Stroke rate and effort tracking, High-visibility mode for bright days, Target setting and route following, Voice cues for metrics, Apple Watch integration, GPX/TCX export and Strava sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Love this app
- 👍 Keeps good track of time and distance
- 👍 Records routes
- 👍 Easy to keep track of miles
- 👍 Helpful for paddleboarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Requires subscription for basic functions
- 😞 Paid version full of ads
- 😞 Heart rate not comparable
- 😞 Difficult to see small print in sun
- 😞 Apple Watch interface uses a lot of battery

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App freezes when viewing history
- 🐛 History not showing without upgrade
- 🐛 Apple Watch shows speed in km/hr despite miles setting
- 🐛 No data collected in Apple Watch stats
- 🐛 Cannot view history due to unavailable ads/subscription

**Requested features**

- 💡 Add watch version
- 💡 Grab heart rate data from Apple Watch
- 💡 Make app fully functional without subscription
- 💡 Improve Apple Watch integration
- 💡 Allow starting/pausing/stopping recording on Apple Watch


### IceBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icebuddy-cold-plunge-tracker/id6523435122)

This app helps you establish and maintain a regular cold plunge and ice bath routine. Track your sessions, monitor progress, and gain insights into your recovery and wellness journey. It supports Apple Watch and Health app syncing for seamless integration.

**Highlights:** Cold Plunge Tracker, Ice Bath Timer, Stats & Insights, Apple Watch Support, Apple Health Sync, Manual Entry, Selfie & Share

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IceBuddy Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| IceBuddy Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| IceBuddy Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paddle Paddle free?

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

### Is IceBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paddle Paddle or IceBuddy?

Paddle Paddle is rated higher. Paddle Paddle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 387 ratings, while IceBuddy averages 4.6 from 31 ratings.

### Do Paddle Paddle or IceBuddy have ads?

Paddle Paddle shows ads; IceBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paddle Paddle or IceBuddy?

Paddle Paddle ships an update every 3 weeks, and IceBuddy every 9 days. Most recently, Paddle Paddle was updated on November 6, 2026 and IceBuddy on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*