Comparison

The Murph vs Murphy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Murphy

Features
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Murphy is a purpose-built timer for the Murph Hero WOD — the CrossFit benchmark honoring U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy. THE WORKOUT 1 mile run · 100 pull-ups · 200 push-ups · 300 air squats · 1 mile run. Traditionally performed on Memorial Day. WHAT MURPHY DOES • Times every section with millisecond precision and stores a split per exercise • Tracks 11 variations — original unbroken, Cindy, Double Cindy, two strategic splits (Split Push-Ups, Front-Loaded Squats), and six round counts (2, 4, 5, 25, 50, 100). Every variation totals 100 / 200 / 300 reps — no shortcuts. • Logs weighted vest sessions — 14 lb, 20 lb, or custom • Auto-syncs every finished workout across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch via iCloud APPLE WATCH • Standalone watch app — start, work, and finish without your phone • Full Activity Rings credit (cross-training workout, live heart rate + calories) • GPS distance tracking during the two mile runs, with hero distance display • 3-2-1 countdown and a Now Playing pane so you can control your music mid-set • Cancel button always within reach HISTORY + PERSONAL RECORDS • Every session saved — date, total time, vest weight, per-section splits • Personal best tracked across all variations, since the total work is identical • Compare your current run to your previous attempt and your PR, live, on the post-workout screen SHAREABLE RESULT CARD A 1080×1080 image built for Instagram and the group chat: • Four background options — white, black, Old Glory blue, Old Glory red • Hero finish time, vest weight, total mileage • Per-section splits, comparison row (vs. previous + vs. PB), "NEW PB" badge when you crush it PRIVACY Murphy is local-first. Workout data lives in your private iCloud database — never on a third-party server. HealthKit data stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. TIP JAR Murphy is free with no paywalls. If it helped you survive Memorial Day, there's an optional tip jar inside. IN MEMORY Lt. Michael P. Murphy — June 28, 2005. Never forget.

Screenshots

The Murph2 screens
Murphy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Murph at 16.0 against Murphy's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Murph versus Murphy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe MurphMurphy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuckStack, LLCBailey Jennings

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Murph

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Murphy

One-time3
  • Pull-Up Tip$0.99
  • Push-Up Tip$2.99
  • Squat Tip$4.99

Questions

Is The Murph free?
The Murph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Murphy free?
Murphy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Murph or Murphy have ads?
Neither The Murph nor Murphy shows ads.

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