# Ice Barrel vs 45 Hard

The clearest difference is rating: 45 Hard at 5.0 against Ice Barrel's 3.7. 45 Hard also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Ice Barrel's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

45 Hard 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ice Barrel ships an update every 3 weeks, 45 Hard daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ice Barrel | 45 Hard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-barrel/id6448100865/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/45-hard/id6811716562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 167 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ice Barrel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683494023) | [Hasp Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808448177) |

## 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


### 45 Hard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/45-hard/id6811716562)

Embark on a 45-day journey to build lasting habits. Set personal goals, track your progress daily, and maintain your streak. Compete with friends or go solo, with customizable goals and private sharing options.

**Highlights:** 45-day habit challenges, Customizable daily goals, Social challenges with friends, Progress tracking and history, Private sharing options, Completion card with progress photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ice Barrel free?

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

### Is 45 Hard free?

45 Hard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ice Barrel or 45 Hard?

45 Hard is rated higher. Ice Barrel averages 3.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while 45 Hard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ice Barrel or 45 Hard have ads?

Neither Ice Barrel nor 45 Hard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ice Barrel or 45 Hard?

Ice Barrel ships an update every 3 weeks, and 45 Hard daily. Most recently, Ice Barrel was updated on October 23, 2026 and 45 Hard on October 29, 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.*