Comparison

Burpee Counter vs Murphy

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

Head to head
About

Burpee Counter

Features
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Burpee Counter uses your smartphone camera to recognize your posture in real time and automatically count burpee repetitions accurately. You can focus entirely on your workout without manually tracking reps or watching the screen. All workout results are automatically saved, allowing you to review your performance by day and session. You can also adjust difficulty levels to match your fitness level, making the app suitable for both beginners and advanced users. Whether you are training at home or managing a structured fitness routine, Burpee Counter helps you work out smarter and more efficiently. Key Features Camera-based burpee motion recognition Accurate automatic repetition counting Workout history and performance tracking Adjustable difficulty levels Hands-free, focused workout experience

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 Ā· 100 pull-ups Ā· 200 push-ups Ā· 300 air squats Ā· 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 1080Ɨ1080 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

Burpee Counter4 screens
Murphy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Burpee Counter at none against Murphy's 3. Burpee Counter also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Murphy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Murphy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Burpee Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Burpee Counter versus Murphy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurpee CounterMurphy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCheon Sam YeolBailey Jennings

In-app purchases

None

Burpee Counter

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Murphy

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

Questions

Is Burpee Counter free?
Burpee Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Murphy free?
Murphy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Burpee Counter or Murphy have ads?
Burpee Counter shows ads; Murphy does not.

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