Comparison

Engine vs MurphMaster

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

Head to head
About

Engine

Features
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Train Smarter. Run Stronger. Engine is a running companion built to help you boost your VOβ‚‚ max and unlock real endurance gains β€” without guesswork. Through personalized training plans and guided runs, Engine gives you the right workout at the right time, so every session actually moves your fitness forward. Designed for runners who want measurable progress, not random mileage, Engine turns every run into a step toward higher performance and stronger confidence. Features You’ll Love: - VOβ‚‚ Max Running Plans: Get personalized running plans designed specifically to improve your VOβ‚‚ max, endurance, and efficiency. - Guided Run Player: Hit start and let Engine guide your session β€” pace cues, structure, and automatic tracking included. - Clear Performance Insights: Visualize your VOβ‚‚ max, endurance, and consistency with clean stats and easy-to-read trends. - Train With Confidence: Know why you’re running each workout β€” and how it’s pushing your fitness higher. Turn Every Run Into Progress. Each workout has a purpose. No junk miles, no overthinking. Download Engine and watch your fitness rise. Run focused. Build power. Go further. A subscription is required to access the full app experience and features. Terms of Use: https://legal.rocapine.com/terms Privacy policy: https://legal.rocapine.com/privacy

About

MurphMaster

Features
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MurphMaster is the timer-first workout app built specifically for the Murph workout. Whether you're tackling a full Murph, half Murph, or a custom variation, MurphMaster keeps you on pace with dedicated segment timing, round-by-round tracking, and detailed post-workout analytics. All features require a MurphMaster Pro subscription. A 7-day free trial is available for new subscribers. Monthly and annual plans available. PRECISION SEGMENT TIMER Time every phase of your workout independently β€” Run 1, pull-ups, push-ups, squats, and Run 2. Tap through segments as you go and see exactly where your time was spent. FLEXIBLE WORKOUT SETUP β€’ Full Murph (1 mi / 100-200-300 / 1 mi) β€’ Half Murph (0.5 mi / 50-100-150 / 0.5 mi) β€’ Custom reps with percentage scaling β€’ Partition options: 20 rounds (5/10/15), 10 rounds (10/20/30), or custom splits β€’ Optional weighted vest tracking (10, 14, 20 lb, or custom) PROGRESS ANALYTICS Track your performance over time with trend charts, personal records, and a complete workout history. See how you stack up against your best. SHARE YOUR RESULTS Generate shareable workout cards for Instagram Stories, Instagram posts, X (Twitter), and more. Show off your time, segments, and PRs. APPLE HEALTH & STRAVA SYNC Automatically save completed workouts to Apple Health and Strava so they appear alongside the rest of your fitness data. No extra steps β€” just finish and it syncs. DESIGNED FOR MURPH MurphMaster isn't a generic fitness timer. Every feature β€” from the partition picker to the rep block counter β€” is purpose-built for the Murph workout and its variations. Start your free trial today and take your Murph to the next level. Terms of Use: https://murphmaster.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://murphmaster.app/privacy

Screenshots

Engine4 screens
MurphMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Engine at 15.1 against MurphMaster's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Engine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MurphMaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Engine versus MurphMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngineMurphMaster
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysβ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size54 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLes NantsSunny Apps LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Engine

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

MurphMaster

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Engine free?
Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MurphMaster free?
MurphMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Engine or MurphMaster have ads?
Both Engine and MurphMaster show ads.

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