Milo Link vs Ice Barrel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Milo Link
This app serves as an official companion for a device, allowing users to update its software, customize settings like language, and access offline information. It ensures the device receives new features and performance improvements.
- Update device software
- Customize device language
- Access offline information
- Learn about device features
- Performance enhancements
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The official companion app for updating, customizing, and learning about your Milo! - Keep your Milo updated with new features and performance enhancements - Change Milo's language - Packed with information that's available offline, for access off-the-grid
Ice Barrel
This app enhances cold water therapy by allowing remote control of a connected chiller, tracking session progress, and offering guided coaching. It also facilitates connections with other cold therapy practitioners.
- Remote chiller control
- Session tracking
- Guided coaching
- Community connection
- Temperature control
- Notifications
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Whether you’re an ice bath enthusiast or just starting your journey, the Ice Barrel App will help you make your cold therapy practice even better. CONTROL YOUR ICE BARREL CHILLER FROM ANYWHERE Wi-Fi connectivity enhances your control over the Ice Barrel Chiller with features like advanced scheduling (coming soon), precise temperature control, important notifications, multi-user support, and more. SESSION TRACKING TO MEASURE PROGRESS Log the temperature, duration and type of cold therapy session to build consistency and measure your progress over time. GUIDED COACHING TO LEAD YOUR JOURNEY From beginner to advanced, explore our coaching sessions to guide you through your cold journey every step of the way. CONNECT WITH ICE BATH ENTHUSIASTS Discover a like-minded group of others practicing cold therapy near you that you can connect and share with. Disclaimer: Always consult with a doctor before doing the cold therapy exercises mentioned in this app.
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Verdict
Milo Link and Ice Barrel both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Milo Link's written reviews are positive against 44% of Ice Barrel's. Milo Link also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Milo Link holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Milo Link's written reviews are positive against 44% of Ice Barrel's.
Milo Link ships an update monthly, Ice Barrel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Milo Link | Ice Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (28 ratings) — better | 3.9 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 43.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loose Cannon Systems | Ice Barrel |
Customer experience
Milo Link
Ice Barrel
In-app purchases
Milo Link
No in-app purchases
Ice Barrel
No in-app purchases
