# FivePointFive vs The Murph

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Murph at 100% against FivePointFive's 59%. The Murph also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). FivePointFive's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 3) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FivePointFive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per 3 months and The Murph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Murph holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FivePointFive has 4.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of FivePointFive's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Murph's.

FivePointFive ships an update every 5 days, The Murph every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FivePointFive | The Murph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivepointfive-breathwork/id6469338436/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-murph/id6753170572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 818 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fivepointfive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686608686) | [MuckStack, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824996147) |

## What reviewers say

### FivePointFive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivepointfive-breathwork/id6469338436)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Enhance athletic performance and recovery with science-backed breathwork exercises. This app offers guided sessions to improve focus, reduce stress, and deepen sleep, with real-time heart rate monitoring and personalized coaching insights.

**Highlights:** Guided breathwork sessions, Live heart-rate monitoring, AI Performance Coach, Performance and recovery tracking, Stress reduction, Improved focus, Deeper sleep

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FivePointFive 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| FivePointFive 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| FivePointFive 1 Year Discount | $69.99 | per year |
| FivePointFive 1 Year | $89.99 | per year |
| FivePointFive 1 Year | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for daily breathwork
- 🚀 Simplifying breathwork
- 🚀 Excellent intro to breathwork methods
- 🚀 Low effort, high impact advantage
- 🚀 Best way to do breathwork

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't log in, awful
- 💰 Subscription price
- 💰 Cool app, high price
- 🐛 Won't let me log in
- 💰 No pricing transparency upfront

**Reported bugs**

- Can't log in, awful
- Won't let me log in
- Way too buggy
- Faulty

**Requested features**

- Record HRV measurements to Apple Health


### 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 FivePointFive free?

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

### Is The Murph free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FivePointFive or The Murph?

The Murph is rated higher. FivePointFive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while The Murph averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do FivePointFive or The Murph have ads?

Neither FivePointFive nor The Murph shows ads.

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

FivePointFive ships an update every 5 days, and The Murph every 9 days. Most recently, FivePointFive was updated on September 25, 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.*