Comparison

Plunge Timer vs ColdLog

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

ColdLog

Effortlessly track your cold plunge and ice bath sessions with this app. It automatically captures data like water temperature, duration, and heart rate directly from your Apple Watch, offering detailed insights and scientifically accurate calorie calculations.

Highlights
  • One-tap workout start on Apple Watch
  • Automatic Water Lock activation
  • Comprehensive data collection (temp, duration, HR)
  • Scientifically accurate calorie calculation
  • Session photo gallery
  • Customizable share cards
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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ColdLog – Cold Plunge Tracker One tap. One plunge. All the data you need. ColdLog is the simplest way to track your cold plunge and ice bath sessions on Apple Watch. No complicated setup, no unnecessary features – just start your workout and let your Watch capture everything automatically. DESIGNED FOR APPLE WATCH ULTRA ColdLog is built with Apple Watch Ultra users in mind. Use the Action Button to instantly start your cold plunge session – even with wet hands. Add the watch face complication for one-tap access. Water Lock activates automatically when you enter the water. COMPREHENSIVE DATA COLLECTION Every plunge tells a story. ColdLog captures more data than any other cold plunge app: - Water Temperature – Live readings from Apple Watch sensors - Duration – Precise timing of every session - Heart Rate – Continuous monitoring throughout your plunge with detailed graph - Calories Burned – Science-based calculation using cold-induced thermogenesis research - GPS Location – See where you plunge on the map - Weather Conditions – Outside temperature, humidity, and conditions (Pro) - Workout Route – Sessions appear in Apple Fitness with full route SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE CALORIE CALCULATION Unlike other apps that guess your calorie burn, ColdLog uses peer-reviewed research on cold water immersion. The formula accounts for water temperature, session duration, your personal BMR, and post-immersion thermogenesis – that "afterburn" effect when your body continues burning calories after you exit. INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS (PRO) Track your progress with beautiful monthly charts: - Time in Water – See your total cold exposure - Temperature Trends – Track how cold you're going - Heart Rate Patterns – Monitor your body's adaptation - Energy Burned – Visualize your calorie expenditure - Cold Stress Score – Measure your overall cold exposure intensity SEAMLESS SYNC Start a session on your Watch, view details on your iPhone. Everything syncs automatically via WatchConnectivity. All data stays private on your devices and in Apple Health – no accounts, no cloud, no tracking. CAPTURE & SHARE YOUR PLUNGES Add up to 3 photos to each session – build your personal cold plunge album. Frozen lake? Ice hole? Ocean sunrise? Capture those epic moments. Ready to share? Choose from multiple card styles: a clean stats-only card or stunning photo overlays with your session data. Share to Instagram, WhatsApp, or anywhere else. Each card shows your water temperature, duration, weather, and location. KEY FEATURES - One-tap workout start from Apple Watch - Action Button support (Apple Watch Ultra) - Watch face complication for quick access - Automatic Water Lock activation - Timer alerts with haptic feedback (Pro) - Auto-save option for hands-free workflow - Session photo gallery (up to 3 photos) - Custom share cards with photo overlays - Personal notes for each session - HealthKit integration - Celsius & Fahrenheit support - No account required - Offline-first design WHO IS COLDLOG FOR? Whether you're a Wim Hof method practitioner, cold water therapy enthusiast, competitive ice swimmer, or just starting your cold exposure journey – ColdLog helps you track progress and stay consistent. Built by cold plunge enthusiasts who wanted an app that works as simply as stepping into cold water. No bloat. No distractions. Just you, the cold, and your data. FREE TO USE ColdLog is free with all core features – track duration, water temperature, heart rate, calories, and GPS location. History is limited to 3 sessions. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited session history, detailed insights with charts, weather tracking, and timer alerts. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://coldlog.eu/privacy/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plunge Timer at none against ColdLog's 1. Plunge Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). ColdLog's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ColdLog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Plunge Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plunge Timer ships an update fortnightly, ColdLog weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Plunge Timer versus ColdLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlunge TimerColdLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas WENTWORTHJRSW s.r.o.

In-app purchases

None

Plunge Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ColdLog

Subscriptions1
  • ColdLog PRO$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Plunge Timer free?
Plunge Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ColdLog free?
ColdLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plunge Timer or ColdLog have ads?
Neither Plunge Timer nor ColdLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plunge Timer or ColdLog?
Plunge Timer ships an update fortnightly, and ColdLog weekly. Most recently, Plunge Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and ColdLog on October 30, 2026.

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