Comparison

Eisbaden vs Cold Mastery

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

Head to head
About

Eisbaden

Features
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Eisbaden.app: Master the cold, unleash your potential. Ice bathing is more than a trend. It's an upgrade for your immune system and your mental strength. Eisbaden.app is your companion from your first cold shiver to pro-level in the ice water. Why ice bathing? The cold is your teacher. It strengthens your defences, boosts recovery and gives you a natural dopamine kick that becomes addictive. With every session you push your limits and train your resilience. Your features for the next level: Full control from your wrist: Track heart rate and duration natively with Apple Watch or your Garmin device. Leave your phone in your pocket and focus fully on your breathing. Precise tracking: Use the built-in timer or countdown and log temperature, duration and how you feel. Join the movement: Start your own ice bathing club. Plan events, challenge friends and climb the leaderboard. Because shared cold is half the suffering, double the pride. Detailed analytics: Understand your progress with stats on heart rate variability and long-term trends (Premium). The best time to take the first step was yesterday. The second best is NOW. Disclaimer: https://eisbaden.app/haftungsausschluss.html Privacy: https://eisbaden.app/datenschutz.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cold Mastery

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Master the cold — one session at a time. Cold Mastery is your guided companion for cold showers, ice baths, and cold plunges. No method dogma, no guru subscription — a precise tool that turns your intention into a daily practice. THE COMPLETE PRACTICE ON iPHONE • Timer with adjustable lead-in and voice coach • Guided breathing exercise (Box Breathing, Power Breathing, and more) before each session • 3 training programs — from beginner to Cold Master • Streak tracking with milestones and daily goals • Temperature tracking for every session • Session history, calendar, and progress charts WITH APPLE WATCH: MEASURED LIVE Wearing a Watch adds the crucial layer — in the shower, in the plunge, and in open water: • Direct access from the watch face — two taps and your session is running • Haptic countdown pulses every 15 or 30 seconds — close your eyes, focus on your body • Live heart rate during the session: see your cold shock response in real time • Recovery phase with HR recovery tracking after the cold • Water Lock for safe wear underwater PROGRESS YOU CAN MEASURE Cold Mastery doesn't just show you how long you lasted — it shows how your body adapts: • Peak heart rate trend: your cold shock response decreases over weeks • Recovery rate: how quickly your heart rate returns after the cold • Endurance: from 15 seconds to Cold Master PROGRAMS THAT CARRY YOU Three evidence-based training programs give your practice structure: • Cold Starter — your entry point with short cold showers • Cold Seeker — increase duration and intensity step by step • Cold Master — for the experienced: ice baths, plunges, and longer exposures YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • No account required — no profile, no email • No data sent to external servers — your sessions stay on your devices • Private iCloud sync between iPhone and Watch COLD MASTERY PRO The core features with cold showers, timer, and streak are free. Pro unlocks: • All session types (ice bath, cold plunge, open water) • Guided breathing exercise with voice coach • Detailed progress charts (HR trends, recovery rate) • Training programs Not a medical device. Cold exposure carries risks — educate yourself and listen to your body. Not suitable for certain cardiovascular conditions, asthma, or during pregnancy. When in doubt: consult a doctor. Terms of Use (EULA): https://coldmastery.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://coldmastery.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

Eisbaden4 screens
Cold Mastery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eisbaden at none against Cold Mastery's 3. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cold Mastery sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Eisbaden asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eisbaden ships an update every 4 days, Cold Mastery every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Eisbaden versus Cold Mastery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEisbadenCold Mastery
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlaWeTech GbrFabian Weiss

In-app purchases

None

Eisbaden

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cold Mastery

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Eisbaden free?
Eisbaden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cold Mastery free?
Cold Mastery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Eisbaden or Cold Mastery have ads?
Neither Eisbaden nor Cold Mastery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eisbaden or Cold Mastery?
Eisbaden ships an update every 4 days, and Cold Mastery every 3 days. Most recently, Eisbaden was updated on October 20, 2026 and Cold Mastery on October 12, 2026.

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