# ErgData vs The Murph

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ErgData | The Murph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ergdata/id561716382/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-murph/id6753170572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 74 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Concept2, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446481798) | [MuckStack, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824996147) |

## What reviewers say

### ErgData

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ergdata/id561716382)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Excellent stats
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Seamless sync with Concept2 logbook
- 👍 Customizable heart rate zones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues with PM5
- 🐛 Unreliable heart rate monitoring
- 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Health
- 🐛 Crashes and data loss
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- Workout data not saving
- Heart rate data freezing
- Disconnects during workouts
- Sync issues with Apple Health and Strava
- Login issues and frequent logouts

**Requested features**

- Add friend mode
- Integrate Apple Watch support
- Add manual workout entry
- Implement landscape mode for iPad
- Integrate pace calculator


### The Murph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-murph/id6753170572)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


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