Comparison

Cryo vs Sway

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

Head to head
About

Cryo

This app guides users through cold shower routines to build resilience and improve health. It offers a structured 60-day plan with voice assistance, progress tracking, and daily reminders to help establish a consistent habit.

Highlights
  • 60-day progress-based cold shower plan
  • Voice-assisted timers and commands
  • Breathing guide for cold exposure
  • Streaks, session history, and progress chart
  • Daily reminders and wellness quotes
  • Shareable streak cards
Features
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Discover the amazing health benefits of cold showers. Science shows that regular cold exposure improves mental clarity, builds grit, and helps you get healthier. To get the most benefits, make cold showers an integral part of your daily routine. Cryo helps beginners and veterans alike by making cold showers a habit with a progress-based routine. ***Features*** - A personal 60-day plan that grows your cold time 15 seconds at a time - Voice-assisted warm-up and cold shower timers - Hands-free voice commands: say "ready", "pause", "resume" or "restart" - A breathing guide to keep you calm in the cold - Streaks, session history and a progress chart - Log how each session felt, the water temperature and a note - Daily reminders at your shower time - Story-ready cards to share your streak - Wellness quotes after every session Known benefits of cold showers • Reduced stress levels. Cold showers put a manageable amount of stress on your body and trains your nervous system to become resilient safely. • Improved sexual health. Prolonged exposure to cold water is shown to naturally boost testosterone production in men, boosting libido and enhancing overall strength and energy in the bedroom. • Increased willpower. Cold showers condition your mind in becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable. • Weight loss. Cold showers naturally increase your metabolic rate and are an effective method in helping you get lean and lose body fat. • Stronger immune system. Cold showers increase the number of white blood cells in your body. White blood cells are critical in protecting your body against diseases. • Faster muscle recovery. Research found that cold immersion can help enhance recovery and reduce feelings of fatigue for athletes. Cold showers help you train harder and reach your fitness goals faster. If you have any feedback, please contact us via email (cryoappsupport@gmail.com) or twitter @getcryo - we will get back to you immediately! Cryo Pro Cryo Pro unlocks the full app, with weekly and yearly plans. The yearly plan starts with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getcryo.app/privacypolicy/

About

Sway

Features
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YOUR NEXT MOMENT STARTS WITHIN. Sway creates personal audio sessions for the state you need right now. Describe what’s ahead, choose the time you have, and get a Sway designed around your goal. YOUR GOAL. YOUR STATE. YOUR SWAY. No one-size-fits-all meditation. No endless library to search. Every Sway starts with you: • Describe your personal goal • Choose the duration and technique—or let Sway decide • Listen to your personalized audio session • Save helpful Sways and use them again No sign-up required. Your first Sway is on us. SWAY FOR WHATEVER’S NEXT Use Sway to find more calm, focus or confidence before a presentation, important conversation, exam, challenge, training or competition—or to release tension and prepare for restful sleep. PERSONAL GUIDANCE. YOUR PACE. Each Sway draws on practices such as mindfulness, breathing, body scans, visualization, muscle relaxation, affirmations, self-compassion and sleep wind-down. Adjust the duration before every session to fit the time you have. Customize the background music and playback, set weekly goals and follow your progress. Your Sways are saved in a local library on your device, ready whenever you want to return to them. SHIFT YOUR STATE. Sway isn’t about meditating perfectly or building another routine. It’s a conscious moment to prepare from within for whatever comes next. What do you want to sway for today? Sway supports general well-being and mental preparation. It does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health support.

Screenshots

Cryo4 screens
Sway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sway at 16.4 against Cryo's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cryo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Sway sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cryo versus Sway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryoSway
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB171 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChan Hee Parknetsense GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cryo

Subscriptions2
  • Cryo Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Cryo Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Sway

One-time2
  • 5 Sway Credits$4.99
  • 12 Sway Credits$9.99

Questions

Is Cryo free?
Cryo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sway free?
Sway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cryo or Sway have ads?
Neither Cryo nor Sway shows ads.

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