# Split Workouts vs Master Phil

The clearest difference is rating: Master Phil at 5.0 against Split Workouts's 3.4. Master Phil also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Split Workouts's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split Workouts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Master Phil sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Master Phil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Workouts has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Workouts | Master Phil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-workouts/id1027669537/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-phil-kettlebells/id6751194230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Banti, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027669536) | [Kania Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770844233) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-workouts/id1027669537)

Track high-density workouts with timed blocks to push your limits. This app helps you work harder and faster towards your fitness goals, potentially cutting workout time in half. It offers guided timers, easy rep tracking, and performance charts.

**Highlights:** Guided timer for high-density workouts, Fast and easy reps tracking, Customizable workouts, Performance charts, Detailed history, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Features | $0.99 | one-time |


### Master Phil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-phil-kettlebells/id6751194230)

Access proven strength, training, and self-defense methods from a renowned expert. This app offers structured workouts, kettlebell flows, bodyweight exercises, and self-defense techniques to build resilience and confidence anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Structured kettlebell workouts, Bodyweight exercises, Self-defense techniques, Kettlebell flows, Strength and conditioning, Martial arts instruction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $69.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $199.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $499.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split Workouts free?

Split Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Master Phil free?

Master Phil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Split Workouts or Master Phil?

Master Phil is rated higher. Split Workouts averages 3.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Master Phil averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Split Workouts or Master Phil have ads?

Neither Split Workouts nor Master Phil shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Split Workouts or Master Phil?

Split Workouts ships an update every 3 weeks, and Master Phil every 3 weeks. Most recently, Split Workouts was updated on October 10, 2026 and Master Phil on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*