Comparison

ColdKeeper 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

ColdKeeper

Features
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ColdKeeper is the simple, beautiful timer for cold therapy. Whether you're starting your first cold shower or running structured Wim Hof sessions, ColdKeeper turns every plunge into measurable progress. Designed for hands you can barely feel. Big tap targets. Strong haptics. Audio cues that get through closed eyes and a hood. No fiddling, no menus, no distractions when you're under the cold. — FOUR SESSION TYPES — • Ice Bath • Cold Shower • Open Water Swim • Contrast Therapy Pick a type, log the temperature (optional), tap the giant START button, and ColdKeeper handles the rest. — GUIDED PROTOCOLS — • Beginner Ramp — 30s → 60s → 2min over four weeks. The proven on-ramp. • Wim Hof — guided breath rounds plus immersion. Follow along, no YouTube. • Contrast Therapy — automatic hot/cold alternation, athlete-style recovery. • Custom (Pro) — design your own intervals. — DEEP HISTORY & STATS — Every session is saved with date, type, duration and water temperature. See your streak, total time under the cold, longest plunge, and weekly trend at a glance. Free tier keeps the last 7 days. Pro keeps everything, forever. — APPLE HEALTH — Sessions write to the Health app as "Cold Water Immersion" workouts (Pro). Your data stays on-device — ColdKeeper never sees it. — COLDKEEPER PRO — ONE-TIME UNLOCK For €7.99 / $7.99 (one-time, never expires) you unlock: • Unlimited history • All advanced protocols + custom protocol builder • Apple Health integration • iCloud sync across all your Apple devices • Home Screen widgets (streak + last session) • Detailed weekly and monthly stats • Priority support No subscription. Pay once. Keep forever. Free updates included. — PRIVACY BY DESIGN — No analytics. No ads. No tracking SDKs. No accounts. Your sessions live on your iPhone (and your private iCloud, if you opt in). The developer cannot see them. Read the full privacy policy at maximesaltet.com/coldkeeper/privacy. — BUILT NATIVELY FOR iOS — SwiftUI. SwiftData with CloudKit. StoreKit 2. Core Haptics. HealthKit. Localized in English and French. Light + dark mode. Dynamic Type ready. Built and maintained by an indie developer who actually answers your emails. — DISCLAIMER — ColdKeeper is a wellness and lifestyle app, not a medical device. Cold exposure can be dangerous. Consult a physician before starting, especially if you have cardiovascular conditions. Never plunge in open water alone. The app does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition. Stay frosty.

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

ColdKeeper4 screens
Cold Plunge Timer & Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ColdKeeper at 17.0 against Cold Plunge Timer & Log's 26.0. 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. ColdKeeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

ColdKeeper ships an update every 3 days, Cold Plunge Timer & Log every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ColdKeeper versus Cold Plunge Timer & Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColdKeeperCold Plunge Timer & Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxime SALTETPriya Satralkar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ColdKeeper

One-time1
  • ColdKeeper Pro Ā· Lifetime Unlock$7.99
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 ColdKeeper free?
ColdKeeper 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 ColdKeeper or Cold Plunge Timer & Log have ads?
Neither ColdKeeper nor Cold Plunge Timer & Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ColdKeeper or Cold Plunge Timer & Log?
ColdKeeper ships an update every 3 days, and Cold Plunge Timer & Log every 5 days. Most recently, ColdKeeper was updated on September 10, 2026 and Cold Plunge Timer & Log on September 10, 2026.

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