Progress vs Cold Plunge Timer & Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Progress
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Progress is a focused workout journal for strength training. Log exercises, sets, reps and weight on iPhone ā 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 +/ā. 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/
Cold Plunge Timer & Log
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Progress | Cold Plunge Timer & Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days ā better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Claudius Thelen | Priya Satralkar |
In-app purchases
Progress
- Progress Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Progress Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
Cold Plunge Timer & Log
- Cold Plunge Pro$9.991 Month
- Cold Plunge Pro$49.991 Year
- Cold Plunge Pro Lifetime$99.99
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