Comparison

Bench Gym Log vs MurphMaster

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

Head to head
About

Bench Gym Log

This app helps you track your weightlifting progress with detailed logging, custom workout creation, and insightful performance dashboards. It supports various exercise types and offers features like rest timers, strength charts, and muscle activation analysis. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced lifter, it provides tools to optimize your training.

Highlights
  • Intuitive workout logging interface
  • Support for various exercise types
  • Rest timer with background notifications
  • Strength and volume charts
  • Comprehensive exercise catalog
  • Customizable goals and workout sharing
Features
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Bench Gym Log is a workout tracker built for lifters. Log your sets, create workout routines, track your training goals, and turn your workout logs into useful insights. Log Your Workouts Follow a saved workout routine or start an empty workout and add exercises as you go. Record weight and reps, add notes, and access previous sessions and exercise stats while you train. Time your rest periods with a built-in rest timer that runs in the background and notifies you when it's time for your next set! Build Custom Workout Routines Choose from our catalog of 400+ exercises, or create your own custom exercises and start tracking your progress. Bench supports weighted, bodyweight, timed, and cardio exercises. Arrange your exercises, set up your sets and rest times, and save routines for your next session. You can publish your workout routines or keep them private. See Your Progress Bench automatically generates detailed strength and volume charts for every exercise you log. Explore your progression and training totals across different timeframes. See how your volume is distributed across exercises and muscle groups so you can identify neglected areas and train with intention. Set Goals That Matter to You Set targets for workout frequency, strength, exercise variety, or training volume. Whether you want to address lagging muscle groups or hit a strength target on a specific lift, Bench lets you track your progress toward the habits and milestones that matter to you. View Your Workout Logs Find past sessions in calendar or list view and review your sets, reps, and notes at any time. You can even add missed workouts and edit past workout logs, so you can fill in missed sessions and ensure all your stats are accurate. Discover and Share Explore public routines, save a copy, and adapt them to your training. Share public workouts and profiles with one simple link that anyone can view. In Bench's chat, send routines, exercises, completed workout logs, and profiles to your friends or coach. One Account For Mobile and Web Sign in at app.benchgymlog.com with the same account you use on mobile. Review your history, build routines, and explore your progress on a larger screen. Free to Use Log unlimited workouts, view your entire history, and access exercise stats across all timeframes, including multi-rep maxes for weighted exercises for free. Most lifters can get everything they need without upgrading. Questions or ideas? Email help@benchgymlog.com. Privacy Policy: https://benchgymlog.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://benchgymlog.com/terms-and-conditions

About

MurphMaster

Features
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MurphMaster is the timer-first workout app built specifically for the Murph workout. Whether you're tackling a full Murph, half Murph, or a custom variation, MurphMaster keeps you on pace with dedicated segment timing, round-by-round tracking, and detailed post-workout analytics. All features require a MurphMaster Pro subscription. A 7-day free trial is available for new subscribers. Monthly and annual plans available. PRECISION SEGMENT TIMER Time every phase of your workout independently — Run 1, pull-ups, push-ups, squats, and Run 2. Tap through segments as you go and see exactly where your time was spent. FLEXIBLE WORKOUT SETUP • Full Murph (1 mi / 100-200-300 / 1 mi) • Half Murph (0.5 mi / 50-100-150 / 0.5 mi) • Custom reps with percentage scaling • Partition options: 20 rounds (5/10/15), 10 rounds (10/20/30), or custom splits • Optional weighted vest tracking (10, 14, 20 lb, or custom) PROGRESS ANALYTICS Track your performance over time with trend charts, personal records, and a complete workout history. See how you stack up against your best. SHARE YOUR RESULTS Generate shareable workout cards for Instagram Stories, Instagram posts, X (Twitter), and more. Show off your time, segments, and PRs. APPLE HEALTH & STRAVA SYNC Automatically save completed workouts to Apple Health and Strava so they appear alongside the rest of your fitness data. No extra steps — just finish and it syncs. DESIGNED FOR MURPH MurphMaster isn't a generic fitness timer. Every feature — from the partition picker to the rep block counter — is purpose-built for the Murph workout and its variations. Start your free trial today and take your Murph to the next level. Terms of Use: https://murphmaster.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://murphmaster.app/privacy

Screenshots

Bench Gym Log4 screens
MurphMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bench Gym Log at none against MurphMaster's shown. Bench Gym Log also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases 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. Bench Gym Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MurphMaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bench Gym Log versus MurphMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBench Gym LogMurphMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (135 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings135 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBench LLCSunny Apps LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bench Gym Log

Subscriptions2
  • Bench Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Bench Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bench Premium - Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

MurphMaster

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Bench Gym Log free?
Bench Gym Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MurphMaster free?
MurphMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bench Gym Log or MurphMaster have ads?
MurphMaster shows ads; Bench Gym Log does not.

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