# Ice Barrel vs Set/Rest

The clearest difference is rating: Set/Rest at 5.0 against Ice Barrel's 3.7. Set/Rest also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Ice Barrel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Set/Rest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ice Barrel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Set/Rest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ice Barrel has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ice Barrel ships an update every 3 weeks, Set/Rest daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ice Barrel | Set/Rest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-barrel/id6448100865/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setrest-gym-rest-timer/id6809974200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ice Barrel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683494023) | [Shubhranshu Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809974202) |

## What reviewers say

### Ice Barrel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-barrel/id6448100865)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Set/Rest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setrest-gym-rest-timer/id6809974200)

This app provides a streamlined rest timer for gym workouts, offering visual and audio cues for transitions between sets. Customize rest periods, track progress, and utilize its offline functionality with an interface designed for quick interaction.

**Highlights:** One-tap rest start, Pause and extend rest, Visual and audio cues, Preset and custom durations, Track completed rests, Offline functionality, Portrait and landscape support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Set/Rest Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ice Barrel free?

Ice Barrel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Set/Rest free?

Set/Rest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ice Barrel or Set/Rest?

Set/Rest is rated higher. Ice Barrel averages 3.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Set/Rest averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ice Barrel or Set/Rest have ads?

Set/Rest shows ads; Ice Barrel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ice Barrel or Set/Rest?

Ice Barrel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Set/Rest daily. Most recently, Ice Barrel was updated on November 3, 2026 and Set/Rest on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*