Comparison

Ice Barrel vs MyHarvia 2

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote chiller control
  • Session tracking
  • Guided coaching
  • Community connection
  • Temperature control
  • Notifications
Features
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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.

About

MyHarvia 2

Remotely monitor and control your sauna's heater, lighting, and fan. Set custom presets, use a smart timer for optimal readiness, and receive notifications. Works with compatible Harvia hardware and can turn any sauna into a smart sauna with an optional sensor.

Highlights
  • Remote sauna control
  • Temperature and humidity adjustment
  • Customizable presets
  • Smart timer for readiness
  • Multiple sauna support
  • Usage statistics
  • Safety feature monitoring
Features
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MyHarvia 2 is a mobile app designed to work with the Harvia Fenix WiFi sauna control panel and the MyHarvia Smart Sauna Sensor. When connected to a Harvia Fenix WiFi control panel, the app enables remote monitoring and control of your sauna. You can operate the heater, lighting, and fan from anywhere using your mobile device. A compatible heater and safety device are required, and available features depend on the connected equipment. MyHarvia 2 lets you choose from three customizable sauna presets, fine-tune temperature settings, or use the smart timer to set when your sauna should be ready—the system automatically starts heating at the right time. The app supports multiple saunas and devices, while integrated safety features ensure secure remote operation. MyHarvia 2 gives you full control of your sauna, anytime and anywhere. KEY FEATURES • Control multiple saunas and devices • Remote control of temperature, lighting, and fan • Humidity control for Combi heaters • 3 customizable presets • Smart timer • Sauna usage statistics • Safety device status (e.g. door sensor, heater safety switch) • Free test version available (no supported hardware required) • Compatible with Harvia Fenix WiFi control panel MYHARVIA SMART SAUNA SENSOR The MyHarvia Smart Sauna Sensor connects wirelessly to the MyHarvia 2 app, allowing you to monitor sauna temperature, humidity, and usage anytime, anywhere. The app estimates heating time and notifies you when your sauna is ready, so you can enjoy it at just the right moment. The sensor turns any sauna into a smart sauna—including wood-heated saunas—and works with all heater brands. Real-time data helps you maintain steady heat, know when to add firewood, optimize energy use, and improve sauna maintenance over time. KEY FEATURES • Remote monitoring via the free MyHarvia 2 app • Heating time estimation with sauna ready notifications • Detects heating irregularities (e.g. door left open) • Tracks sauna usage and sessions • Works with electric and wood-burning saunas, all brands • Long-lasting, replaceable batteries (up to 3 years) • WiFi connection required • Celsius/Fahrenheit selectable • Operating range: –10 °C to +100 °C (short-term up to +130 °C)

Screenshots

Ice Barrel4 screens
MyHarvia 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ice Barrel at none against MyHarvia 2's 1. Ice Barrel also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (31 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. MyHarvia 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ice Barrel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ice Barrel holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Ice Barrel's written reviews are positive against 50% of MyHarvia 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ice Barrel ships an update every 3 weeks, MyHarvia 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ice Barrel versus MyHarvia 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIce BarrelMyHarvia 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (31 ratings) — better3.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIce BarrelHarvia Finland Oy

Customer experience

Ice Barrel

All ratings29 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative50.0%

MyHarvia 2

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ice Barrel

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MyHarvia 2

One-time1
  • Remote control of your sauna$99.00

Questions

Is Ice Barrel free?
Ice Barrel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyHarvia 2 free?
MyHarvia 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ice Barrel or MyHarvia 2?
Ice Barrel is rated higher. Ice Barrel averages 3.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while MyHarvia 2 averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.
Do Ice Barrel or MyHarvia 2 have ads?
Neither Ice Barrel nor MyHarvia 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ice Barrel or MyHarvia 2?
Ice Barrel ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyHarvia 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Ice Barrel was updated on November 3, 2026 and MyHarvia 2 on November 8, 2026.

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