The Murph vs Murph Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Murph Mate
This app helps you track and complete the challenging Murph workout. It offers a live timer, set-by-set rep logging for exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, and squats, and allows for custom rep breakdowns. Save your progress, view your history, and integrate with Apple Health for calorie estimates.
- Live workout timer
- Set-by-set rep tracking
- Customizable rep breakdown
- Live Activities for Lock Screen control
- Workout history and personal bests
- Apple Health integration
- Shareable results card
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Your ultimate companion for tackling the Murph — the legendary Hero WOD performed in honor of Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy. Track every phase of your workout with a live timer, log your runs, and check off pull-ups, push-ups, and squats set by set. Whether you partition your reps or grind through them your way, Murph Mate keeps you focused and moving. Features Live workout timer with pause and resume Set-by-set tracking in Full Set or Individual mode Live Activities — control your workout from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app Fully customizable rep breakdown — set exact reps per exercise per set and save it to your profile Configurable number of sets, with partial completion support Session persistence — pick up exactly where you left off if life gets in the way Full workout history with personal bests and rankings Apple Health integration — save workouts and import your body stats for accurate calorie estimates Share your results as a custom stats card Vested? We've got you covered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Murph Mate at none against The Murph's 2. The Murph's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. The Murph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Murph Mate asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Murph against 5.0 for Murph Mate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
The Murph ships an update every 9 days, Murph Mate every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Murph | Murph Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MuckStack, LLC | Joshua McWilliams |
Customer experience
The Murph
Murph Mate
In-app purchases
The Murph
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
Murph Mate
No in-app purchases
