Comparison

MurphMaster vs PowerBuild Coach

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

Head to head
About

MurphMaster

This app is a dedicated timer and tracker for the Murph workout and its variations. It offers precise segment timing, flexible workout setup options, and detailed analytics to monitor your progress. Share your results and sync with other fitness platforms.

Highlights
  • Precision segment timer
  • Flexible workout setup (Full Murph, Half Murph, custom)
  • Progress analytics with trend charts
  • Shareable workout cards
  • Apple Health & Strava sync
  • Weighted vest tracking
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 — 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 • Full Murph (1 mi / 100-200-300 / 1 mi) • Half Murph (0.5 mi / 50-100-150 / 0.5 mi) • Custom reps with percentage scaling • Partition options: 20 rounds (5/10/15), 10 rounds (10/20/30), or custom splits • 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 — just finish and it syncs. DESIGNED FOR MURPH MurphMaster isn't a generic fitness timer. Every feature — from the partition picker to the rep block counter — 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

About

PowerBuild Coach

This app offers structured strength-training programs for various goals like powerbuilding and hypertrophy. It allows for fast workout logging, progress tracking with analytics, and features a global leaderboard for competitive lifters. Users can also share and discover training plans within the community.

Highlights
  • Structured strength training programs
  • Fast workout logging with RPE
  • Progress tracking and analytics
  • Global leaderboard for lifts
  • Community program sharing
  • Built-in rest timer with alerts
  • Dark mode support
Features
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PowerBuild is a strength-training app for lifters who want structured programs, fast set logging, and progress you can actually see. PROGRAMS THAT FIT YOUR GOAL Browse a professional catalog — powerbuilding, powerlifting, hypertrophy, and bodyweight — tagged by experience level. Activate a plan, follow the week/day layout on the Train tab, and advance when you're ready. Share your own programs with the community or run plans from other lifters. LOG WORKOUTS WITHOUT FRICTION Log weight, reps, and RPE for strength work. Built-in rest timer with RPE-based defaults and audio alerts. Modify days before you start — add or remove exercises and WODs, save for one workout or the whole block. Track FOR TIME, AMRAP, calories, distance, and EMOM-style metcons with per-round splits. SEE YOUR PROGRESS History, analytics, and estimated 1RM profiles for your tracked lifts. Compete on The Board — a global monthly leaderboard for squat, bench, and deadlift e1RM. BUILT FOR SERIOUS TRAINING Periodized blocks with deload weeks. Supersets, bodyweight calisthenics, and cardio logging. Units, bar increments, and rest preferences you control. Dark mode supported. ACCOUNT & PRIVACY Sign in with Apple or email. Your data syncs securely. Delete your account anytime in Settings → Account. PowerBuild requires iOS 17 or later.

Screenshots

MurphMaster4 screens
PowerBuild Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PowerBuild Coach at none against MurphMaster's 2. PowerBuild Coach also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating 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. MurphMaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PowerBuild Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MurphMaster against 5.0 for PowerBuild Coach. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MurphMaster versus PowerBuild Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMurphMasterPowerBuild Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunny Apps LLCALAN DALE GRAFFAM

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MurphMaster

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

PowerBuild Coach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MurphMaster free?
MurphMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PowerBuild Coach free?
PowerBuild Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MurphMaster or PowerBuild Coach?
MurphMaster and PowerBuild Coach are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do MurphMaster or PowerBuild Coach have ads?
MurphMaster shows ads; PowerBuild Coach does not.

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