# VA vs The Murph

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VA at none against The Murph's 2. 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. VA asks for nothing beyond the download.

VA ships an update fortnightly, The Murph every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VA | The Murph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-murph/id6753170572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vibrent Health, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236953707) | [MuckStack, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824996147) |

## What reviewers say

### VA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/va-flh/id6448579747)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 VA free?

VA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Murph free?

The Murph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do VA or The Murph have ads?

Neither VA nor The Murph shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VA or The Murph?

VA ships an update fortnightly, and The Murph every 10 days. Most recently, VA was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Murph on October 25, 2026.

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