# MacroFactor Workouts vs The Murph

The clearest difference is monetization model: The Murph at freemium against MacroFactor Workouts's subscription. The Murph also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MacroFactor Workouts's advantage is ratings volume (4.4K vs 3) and chart position (#131 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MacroFactor Workouts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month 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: MacroFactor Workouts has 4.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of MacroFactor Workouts's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Murph's.

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, The Murph every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacroFactor Workouts | The Murph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-murph/id6753170572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stronger By Science Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553503473) | [MuckStack, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824996147) |

## What reviewers say

### MacroFactor Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrofactor-workouts-tracker/id6737156524)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-based, personalized workout routines and an intuitive tracker for strength training. It automatically adjusts your plan based on progress and allows for custom routines, home gym setups, and detailed progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout routines, Intuitive workout tracker, Automatic progression adjustments, Home gym equipment customization, Progress charts and data insights, Exercise technique videos, Plate and PR calculators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Semiannual Subscription | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Bundle | $89.99 | per year |


### 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 MacroFactor Workouts free?

MacroFactor Workouts 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, MacroFactor Workouts or The Murph?

The Murph is rated higher. MacroFactor Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while The Murph averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MacroFactor Workouts or The Murph have ads?

Neither MacroFactor Workouts nor The Murph shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacroFactor Workouts or The Murph?

MacroFactor Workouts ships an update every 10 days, and The Murph every 9 days. Most recently, MacroFactor Workouts was updated on September 26, 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.*