IceBuddy vs Plunge Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IceBuddy
This app helps you establish and maintain a regular cold plunge and ice bath routine. Track your sessions, monitor progress, and gain insights into your recovery and wellness journey. It supports Apple Watch and Health app syncing for seamless integration.
- Cold Plunge Tracker
- Ice Bath Timer
- Stats & Insights
- Apple Watch Support
- Apple Health Sync
- Manual Entry
- Selfie & Share
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Rated 4.8⁕ by cold plungers worldwide. IceBuddy is the only app built specifically for cold plunge tracking — not a generic workout logger with a cold water checkbox. Track every cold plunge with precision — duration, water temperature, weather conditions, heart rate, and more. IceBuddy is the dedicated tracker built for cold water enthusiasts, with Apple Watch support and Strava integration. Whether you're on day 1 or plunge 500, IceBuddy keeps you consistent. —————————————————— TRACK EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS —————————————————— ‣ Cold Plunge Timer — customizable countdown, audio cues, elapsed/remaining announcements ‣ Journey — streaks without the guilt; set your own weekly rhythm and move through stages as your practice grows ‣ Stats & Insights — total time, session count, heart rate visualization, and more ‣ Apple Watch — start and track from your wrist ‣ Apple Health Sync — automatic data sync ‣ Strava Integration — share sessions, keep training in one place ‣ Manual Entry — log past sessions anytime ‣ Selfie & Share — capture the post-plunge face Start your cold plunge streak today. Terms of Use: https://icebuddyapp.com/terms/
Plunge Timer
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Plunge Timer is the essential Apple Watch app for hot and cold therapy enthusiasts. Choose between sauna sessions and cold plunge experiences, then set your goal time with intuitive controls and track your progress with a beautiful circular timer. Stay motivated with visual feedback and therapy-specific encouragement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plunge Timer at none against IceBuddy's 3. Plunge Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. IceBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Plunge Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
IceBuddy ships an update every 9 days, Plunge Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IceBuddy | Plunge Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ORLOV MAXIM PERSOANA FIZICA AUTORIZATA | Thomas WENTWORTH |
In-app purchases
IceBuddy
- IceBuddy Premium$6.991 Month
- IceBuddy Premium$39.991 Year
- IceBuddy Premium$59.991 Year
Plunge Timer
No in-app purchases
