My Effe vs IceBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Effe
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Effe's profound know-how comes from thirty years of experience in the sauna and hammam sector. My Effe app can help you to improve the use of the products and keep you healthy thanks to the customized advice in your personal profile. — Prepare your profile to have customized advices for your health. — If you are an owner of an Effe product, register it to get usage tips. — Add your products to activate the remote control of the functions. — Use our selection guide to find the most suitable product for your needs and spaces. — Buy essences and creams of natural origin directly from the app. — Discover the most beautiful spas in the world. — Keep in touch to receive all the news from Effe. — Register the warranty. — Consult the product catalog quickly and easily. — Get in touch with Effe for any assistance request. NOTE: My Effe is not a medical app. Legal disclaimer: If you have an emergency medical condition, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. In no way should the information found on this application be considered as medical advice. The content on this application is presented for informational purposes only. Never disregard professional medical advice from your physician or health care provider or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this application. This application offers health information for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not the intention of this application to provide specific medical recommendation or professional advice. You should always consult with your physician or health care provider before trying any homeopathic remedies, new treatment, diet or fitness program. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. You should never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this application. This application provides the information content on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis. No warranty is expressed or implied that this application is a comprehensive source of information on any topic of health or otherwise. In no event shall the creator of this application be liable in any manner for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages arising out of your access, use or inability to use this application, or any errors or omissions in the information on this application. This application reserves the right at any time and from time to time to add, change, modify, update, or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, this application (or any part thereof) with or without notice. This application shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any addition, modification, suspension or discontinuance of this application.
IceBuddy
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.
- Cold Plunge Tracker
- Ice Bath Timer
- Stats & Insights
- Apple Watch Support
- Apple Health Sync
- Manual Entry
- Selfie & Share
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Rated 4.8⁕ by cold plungers worldwide. IceBuddy is the only app built specifically for cold plunge tracking — not a generic workout logger with a cold water checkbox. Track every cold plunge with precision — duration, water temperature, weather conditions, heart rate, and more. IceBuddy is the dedicated tracker built for cold water enthusiasts, with Apple Watch support and Strava integration. Whether you're on day 1 or plunge 500, IceBuddy keeps you consistent. —————————————————— TRACK EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS —————————————————— ‣ Cold Plunge Timer — customizable countdown, audio cues, elapsed/remaining announcements ‣ Journey — streaks without the guilt; set your own weekly rhythm and move through stages as your practice grows ‣ Stats & Insights — total time, session count, heart rate visualization, and more ‣ Apple Watch — start and track from your wrist ‣ Apple Health Sync — automatic data sync ‣ Strava Integration — share sessions, keep training in one place ‣ Manual Entry — log past sessions anytime ‣ Selfie & Share — capture the post-plunge face Start your cold plunge streak today. Terms of Use: https://icebuddyapp.com/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Effe at none against IceBuddy's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. IceBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. My Effe asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Effe ships an update every 3 weeks, IceBuddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Effe | IceBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EFFEGIBI | ORLOV MAXIM PERSOANA FIZICA AUTORIZATA |
In-app purchases
My Effe
No in-app purchases
IceBuddy
- IceBuddy Premium$6.991 Month
- IceBuddy Premium$39.991 Year
- IceBuddy Premium$59.991 Year









