Comparison

Progress vs Cold Plunge Timer & Log

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

Head to head
About

Progress

Features
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Progress is a focused workout journal for strength training. Log exercises, sets, reps and weight on iPhone — or log from your wrist with the Apple Watch companion, included with Pro. TRAIN WITHOUT CLUTTER • Log and review your sets • Keep the previous workout close at hand • Organize and archive exercises • Keep your training history available offline PROGRESS PRO • More tools: Analysis and Apple Watch • Unlimited exercises • Ad-free ON YOUR WRIST WITH PRO Move between exercises and sets, adjust weight with the Digital Crown and the .5 kg control, and change reps with +/āˆ’. Save a set to start a compact rest timer. Training changes sync with the iPhone app when connectivity allows. Requires a compatible Apple Watch and the iPhone app. Use Analysis to review your training and export your data. Your training history stays saved if Pro ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. If a free trial is available and you are eligible, it renews into the selected paid plan unless canceled. The App Store shows your local price and terms before purchase. Manage or cancel in your App Store account. Support & Privacy: https://claudiusthelen.com/data/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cold Plunge Timer & Log

Features
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Cold Plunge Timer & Log is a focused iPhone app for timing cold plunges and ice baths, logging water temperature, and tracking your progress over time. Start a cold plunge timer quickly from the app, Siri, or the Shortcuts app. Finish a session, save your duration, add water temperature and notes, and build a clear history of your routine without using a generic stopwatch or scattered notes. Features: • Cold plunge and ice bath timer • Siri and Shortcuts support • Water temperature logging • Session history • Progress stats • Streak tracking • Notes for each session • Local-first design • No account required • No ads or advertising tracking Cold Plunge Timer & Log is built for people who want a simple, private way to stay consistent with cold exposure. The app is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, personalized safety guidance, or emergency support. Use cold exposure responsibly and consult a qualified health professional if you are unsure whether it is appropriate for you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://coldplungetimerapp.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Progress3 screens
Cold Plunge Timer & Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cold Plunge Timer & Log at none against Progress's shown. Progress's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Progress sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cold Plunge Timer & Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progress ships an update every 3 days, Cold Plunge Timer & Log every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Progress versus Cold Plunge Timer & Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressCold Plunge Timer & Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaudius ThelenPriya Satralkar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Progress

Subscriptions2
  • Progress Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Progress Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
3 purchases

Cold Plunge Timer & Log

Subscriptions2
  • Cold Plunge Pro$9.991 Month
  • Cold Plunge Pro$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cold Plunge Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Progress free?
Progress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cold Plunge Timer & Log free?
Cold Plunge Timer & Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Progress or Cold Plunge Timer & Log have ads?
Progress shows ads; Cold Plunge Timer & Log does not.
Which is updated more often, Progress or Cold Plunge Timer & Log?
Progress ships an update every 3 days, and Cold Plunge Timer & Log every 5 days. Most recently, Progress was updated on October 3, 2026 and Cold Plunge Timer & Log on September 29, 2026.

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