Comparison

Murph Counter vs 5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Murph Counter

Track your progress through Murph Exercise programs with this simple touch-based counter. Choose from three program levels: Full Murph, Half Murph, or Mini Murph. Monitor your performance and stay motivated on your fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Touch-based exercise counting
  • Murph Exercise program tracking
  • Three program levels (Full, Half, Mini)
  • Simple interface
Features
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Simple touch based exercise counter and tracker for Murph Exercise programs. Three program levels for Full Murph, Half Murph, or Mini Murph.

About

5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker

This app helps users follow the 5x5 strength training program with features like smart progression, customizable workouts, and detailed progress tracking. It offers automatic program generation, a plate calculator, and a rest timer to optimize lifting sessions. The design is clean and distraction-free, focusing on serious lifters.

Highlights
  • Automatic 5x5 program
  • Smart progressive overload
  • Customizable exercises and routines
  • Progress graphs and PR tracking
  • Plate calculator
  • Rest timer
Features
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Build maximum strength with the classic 5x5 workout program. This simple weight lifting tracker, smart strength progression log, and clean gym planner are built specifically for serious lifters and powerlifters. ► The Ultimate 5x5 Workout Routine The 5x5 program is a proven strength training method built around three full-body workouts per week. Each gym session focuses on core compound barbell lifts—squats, deadlifts, bench press, overhead press, and barbell rows—performed for 5 sets of 5 reps. With automatic progressive overload built in, you add weight consistently and keep getting stronger. ► No Ads. No Subscriptions. One-Time Purchase. • Try all Pro features during the free trial. • Unlock everything forever with a single, one-time lifetime purchase. • No ads, no recurring monthly subscription fees. • Complete data privacy: We collect no personal data. Your workout history stays on your device and personal iCloud. ► Go Beyond the Barbell The core lifts build your strength foundation, but real muscle growth comes from smart assistance work. This fitness log helps you break plateaus with: • 16 built-in accessory and assistance exercises • Custom exercises you can create yourself • Custom workout templates to save your favorite routines ► Highly Customizable Gym Log • Swap any main lift with your preferred variation (e.g., front squat, incline bench) • Build your own training days with main + accessory exercises ► Key Features for Maximum Gains • Automatic 5x5 Program with classic A/B workouts • Progressive overload logic that automatically calculates your next weight • Fast, intuitive lifting log so you stay focused on your sets • Progress graphs for every lift to track PRs and long-term trends • Barbell plate calculator for instant loading • Support for different bar weights (home gym vs. commercial gym) • Built-in automatic rest timer to keep workouts efficient • Warm-up & deload suggestions to train safely and break plateaus • Clean, distraction-free UI built for hardcore weight lifting Whether you want to build muscle, get strong, or find a clean barbell routine tracker, this 5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker is your ultimate workout companion.

Screenshots

Murph Counter4 screens
5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker at 4.7 against Murph Counter's 3.5. 5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 2). Murph Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, 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. 5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Murph Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker has 67 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Murph Counter's written reviews are positive against 88% of 5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Murph Counter versus 5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMurph Counter5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.7 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings267 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey GreenbergSeetha Thangarasa

Customer experience

Murph Counter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker

All ratings67 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

None

Murph Counter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker

One-time1
  • 5x5 Workout Pro features$9.99

Questions

Is Murph Counter free?
Murph Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker free?
5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Murph Counter or 5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker?
5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker is rated higher. Murph Counter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker averages 4.7 from 67 ratings.
Do Murph Counter or 5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker have ads?
Neither Murph Counter nor 5x5 Workout Lifting Tracker shows ads.

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