Cold Mastery vs Kelvin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Cold Mastery
Read full descriptionHide full description
Master the cold ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā in the shower, in the plunge, and in open water: ⢠Direct access from the watch face ā two taps and your session is running ⢠Haptic countdown pulses every 15 or 30 seconds ā 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 ā 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 ā your entry point with short cold showers ⢠Cold Seeker ā increase duration and intensity step by step ⢠Cold Master ā for the experienced: ice baths, plunges, and longer exposures YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS ⢠No account required ā no profile, no email ⢠No data sent to external servers ā 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 ā 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
Kelvin
Read full descriptionHide full description
Kelvin is a hardware-agnostic cold-exposure tracker ā a gorgeous plunge timer, a session log with history and streaks, a breathwork trainer, and adaptation insights. Not a tub remote. Works with ANY cold source ā ice bath, cold shower, lake, or chest-freezer tub. Kelvin owns the practice, not the tub. Master the cold ā on any tub, shower, or lake. Every second in the cold, counted. WHY PLUNGERS CHOOSE KELVIN ⢠A real timer, log and history that actually work. Breath-up rounds, a plunge countdown with a first-30s cold-shock breathing coach, and a guided warm-up. Built to log every session ā the basics the category leader still misses. ⢠Works with any cold source ā no hardware, no pairing, no router, no $5,000 tub. Ice bath, shower, lake, freezer: pick a source and start. ⢠Safety guardrails the whole category ignores ā cold-shock and afterdrop guidance, a sensible exposure ramp, contraindication warnings, and a hard lock on breath-holds in or before water. Free, never paywalled. ⢠Works offline, opens instantly ā local-first, no account, nothing to crash. FREE FOREVER ⢠The Plunge timer: breath-up, plunge countdown with first-30s cold-shock coaching, and a guided warm-up ā for any cold source ⢠Log sessions: temperature (C/F), duration, water source, how you felt, post-plunge clarity and mood ⢠Streaks and a calendar heatmap: current and longest streak, total time-in-cold, longest plunge, weekly minutes ⢠Breathwork trainer: box breathing and Wim-Hof-style rounds, with the safety lock that never lets you breath-hold in or before water ⢠Safety guardrails: cold-shock and afterdrop guidance, exposure ramp, and contraindication warnings ā free, never paywalled ⢠Protocols library: beginner ramp, Wim-Hof-style, contrast (sauna to cold), athletic recovery ⢠90-day history, CSV export, local backup and restore ⢠Large text, high contrast, reduced motion ā accessibility is free KELVIN+ (OPTIONAL, 100% ON-DEVICE) ⢠Adaptation insights: your cold-capacity curve, the temperature-by-duration tolerance trend, time-in-cold banked this month, best time of day, and mood correlation ⢠On-device coach digest: a plain-language weekly recap and a personalized next-week ramp ā your data never leaves the phone ⢠Custom protocols and contrast builder, plus sauna and heat sessions ⢠Goals and challenges and shareable streak cards ⢠Unlimited history and advanced stats Built to be your cold plunge tracker, ice bath timer, cold exposure log, and breathwork trainer ā all in one trustworthy place, on any cold source. Kelvin is not medical advice. Cold exposure carries real risks ā cold shock, afterdrop, and, with breath-holds in or near water, shallow-water blackout and drowning. Consult a doctor before starting, especially with a heart condition, high blood pressure, or during pregnancy. Privacy Policy: https://adelyons.com/apps/kelvin/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://adelyons.com/apps/kelvin/terms.html
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cold Mastery at every 3 days against Kelvin's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Cold Mastery sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Kelvin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cold Mastery ships an update every 3 days, Kelvin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cold Mastery | Kelvin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days ā better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fabian Weiss | Adelyons Software LLC |
In-app purchases
Cold Mastery
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$49.99
Kelvin
- Kelvin+ Monthly$3.991 Month
- Kelvin+ Annual1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- Kelvin+ Lifetime$39.99









