Ice Barrel vs Diesel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Diesel
Browse class schedules, filter by type, and book reservations. Manage your upcoming classes and stay committed to your fitness goals with easy access to class packs and memberships.
- Purchase class packs and memberships
- Browse and filter class schedules
- Book class reservations
- Manage upcoming classes
- Stay organized with fitness goals
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Features: - Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options - View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. - Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Diesel at 5.0 against Ice Barrel's 3.7. On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Diesel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 16 respectively.
Ice Barrel ships an update every 3 weeks, Diesel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ice Barrel | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (31 ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ice Barrel | DIESEL FITNESS, INC. |
Customer experience
Ice Barrel
Diesel
In-app purchases
Ice Barrel
No in-app purchases
Diesel
No in-app purchases
