Comparison

ErgData vs The Murph

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

Head to head
About

ErgData

This app acts as a personal training partner for Concept2 equipment. It allows users to set up custom workouts, view real-time stats, track progress, and sync data with online platforms. It also offers workout of the day challenges and detailed post-workout analysis.

Highlights
  • Custom workout setup
  • Real-time workout stats
  • Progress tracking
  • Sync with Concept2 Logbook
  • Workout of the Day
  • Post-workout analysis
  • Apple Watch compatibility
Features
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ErgData from Concept2 is your personal training partner. Set up workouts from your phone or tablet, view customized stats and information during workouts, track your progress, sync with the Concept2 Online Logbook, take part in the Workout of the Day and much more. Features -Set up workouts from your phone, making it simple to create even the most complex of interval workouts. You can choose to store workouts as favorites or rerow past efforts straight from ErgData. -Set the Concept2 Workout of the Day on the monitor with a single tap. -Compatible with the Apple Watch. Watch users can now see real-time heart rate data on the screen during the workout and in analysis afterwards. -Choose from different workout display options, including small, medium and large data screens, a pace graph screen, an interval and split table or a pace boat. Easily swipe between screens during your workout. Customize the data shown to suit you. -Syncs with the Concept2 Online Logbook, making it easy for you to take part in our many challenges. From the Online Logbook, your workouts can get sent to platforms such as Strava, Garmin Connect or Training Peaks. -Detailed post-workout analysis helps you know exactly what happened during your workout. See all your interval and split data, as well as pace and rate graphs, plus how long you spent in each heart rate zone. -Optional voice guidance to send audible workout data and results. Technical Specifications -Compatible with the PM5. -Compatible with the Concept2 RowErg, SkiErg and BikeErg -Connects to Apple Health -Connects to PM5 via Bluetooth only Note: Please do not have a USB stick in the PM5 at the same time as using ErgData, as this may prevent workouts being saved.

About

The Murph

This app is a dedicated timer and rep counter designed for the iconic Murph workout. It offers customizable partitioning, tracking for runs and reps, and historical data logging to monitor progress. Built for athletes, it features a clean interface and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Murph Timer for run, reps, and rest
  • Customizable partitioning (20-round Cindy or custom)
  • Full, Half, and Mini Murph options
  • Weighted vest toggle
  • Workout history and progress tracking
  • Offline functionality
  • Dark mode
Features
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Honor Lt. Michael P. Murphy every rep of the way. The Murph is purpose-built for the CrossFit community's most iconic Hero WOD. Whether you're training for Memorial Day or chasing a new PR, this is the only timer and tracker you need. BUILT FOR THE MURPH • Murph Timer — track your run, reps, and rest with precision • Classic 20-round Cindy partitioning (5/10/15) or customize your own split • Full Murph, Half Murph, and Mini Murph options for every fitness level • Weighted vest toggle for Rx tracking TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Log your times and see improvement over time • Save workout history across years • Compare your Memorial Day performances side by side DESIGNED WITH PURPOSE • Clean, distraction-free interface built for the box • Works offline — no Wi-Fi needed mid-workout • Dark mode for early morning sessions This app was made by athletes, for athletes — to honor a hero and push your limits. See you on Memorial Day. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ErgData4 screens
The Murph2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Murph at 100% against ErgData's 45%. The Murph also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ErgData's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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. The Murph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ErgData asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Murph holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ErgData has 5.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of ErgData's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Murph's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ErgData ships an update every 2 weeks, The Murph every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ErgData versus The Murph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterErgDataThe Murph
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.1K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.1K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConcept2, Inc.MuckStack, LLC

Customer experience

ErgData

All ratings5,055 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews678 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral11.2%
Negative43.4%

The Murph

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ErgData

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Workout data not saving
  • Heart rate data freezing
  • Disconnects during workouts
  • Sync issues with Apple Health and Strava
  • Login issues and frequent logouts
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  • Incompatibility with older firmware versions

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add friend mode
  • Integrate Apple Watch support
  • Add manual workout entry
  • Implement landscape mode for iPad
  • Integrate pace calculator
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  • Add recovery heart rate tracking
  • Display METS data
  • Allow custom heart rate zones in logbook

The Murph

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ErgData

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Murph

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is ErgData free?
ErgData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Murph free?
The Murph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ErgData or The Murph?
The Murph is rated higher. ErgData averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while The Murph averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ErgData or The Murph have ads?
Neither ErgData nor The Murph shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ErgData or The Murph?
ErgData ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Murph every 9 days. Most recently, ErgData was updated on September 23, 2026 and The Murph on September 11, 2026.

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