Comparison

ColdLog vs Furolog

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

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About

ColdLog

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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Furolog

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Turn every soak into a story you can learn from. Furolog is a bathing journal for onsen, sento, sauna and cold-plunge fans. With a compatible Apple Watch, it detects when you enter the water and records temperature and heart rate, building a timeline of every soak, rest, sauna and cold plunge. Prefer to stay in control? Record manually from Apple Watch or iPhone. Sensor-based water temperature tracking is available on Apple Watch Series 10 or later and Apple Watch Ultra models. TRACK AS YOU BATHE • Automatic water detection on compatible Apple Watch models • Water temperature changes recorded as often as every 5 seconds • Continuous heart rate monitoring with configurable alerts • Manual dip, sauna and temperature controls on Apple Watch and iPhone • A clear activity timeline for every soak, rest, sauna and cold plunge • Tag sessions with 13 onsen water types and 12 sauna types REMEMBER EVERY VISIT • Add ratings, notes and photos to your sessions • Save favorite sessions and facilities • See your complete visit history for each location • Keep your journal in sync across devices with iCloud DISCOVER YOUR NEXT STOP • Find nearby onsen, sento and sauna on an interactive map • Track the prefectures you have visited and aim for all 47 • See community water temperatures and visit totals when available UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS — FUROLOG PRO • Explore temperature, duration and frequency trends • Review heart rate zones, HR response and post-session recovery • Follow heat tolerance, cold tolerance and hot-cold contrast • See your sauna heart rate climb and recovery pattern • Find Your Perfect Session from the routines you rate highest MAKE IT YOURS • Create share cards in three layouts with customizable gradient backgrounds • Add photo backgrounds and choose from 9 alternate app icons with Furolog Pro • Choose from 7 themes • Use Furolog in English or Japanese All recording features on Apple Watch and iPhone are free. Furolog Pro unlocks advanced analytics and additional customization. PRIVACY AND PERMISSIONS Community sharing is optional and can be disabled globally or for individual sessions. Shared records are anonymized and used to provide facility water temperatures and visit totals. Notes, photos, heart rate data, exact timestamps, home addresses and precise locations are never shared. HealthKit access is required to record heart rate. Location access is used for session mapping and nearby facility discovery. Heart rate alerts are informational and are not medical guidance. IMPORTANT Use of Apple Watch in hot water is at your own risk. Apple does not recommend submerging Apple Watch in hot springs or using it in saunas. We are not responsible for damage to your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.nimikko.co.jp/en/furolog-privacy-policy

Screenshots

ColdLog4 screens
Furolog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ColdLog at 17.0 against Furolog's 27.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. ColdLog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year and Furolog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ColdLog versus Furolog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColdLogFurolog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJRSW s.r.o.Nimikko K.K.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ColdLog

Subscriptions1
  • ColdLog PRO$8.991 Year
2 purchases

Furolog

Subscriptions1
  • Furolog Pro$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Furolog Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is ColdLog free?
ColdLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Furolog free?
Furolog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ColdLog or Furolog have ads?
Neither ColdLog nor Furolog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ColdLog or Furolog?
ColdLog ships an update weekly, and Furolog weekly. Most recently, ColdLog was updated on October 12, 2026 and Furolog on October 19, 2026.

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