MurphMaster vs Murphy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
MurphMaster
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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 ā 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 ā just finish and it syncs. DESIGNED FOR MURPH MurphMaster isn't a generic fitness timer. Every feature ā from the partition picker to the rep block counter ā 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
Murphy
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Murphy is a purpose-built timer for the Murph Hero WOD ā 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 ā 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 ā no shortcuts. ⢠Logs weighted vest sessions ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 1080Ć1080 image built for Instagram and the group chat: ⢠Four background options ā 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 ā 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 ā June 28, 2005. Never forget.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Murphy at none against MurphMaster's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MurphMaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Murphy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | MurphMaster | Murphy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunny Apps LLC | Bailey Jennings |
In-app purchases
MurphMaster
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Murphy
- Pull-Up Tip$0.99
- Push-Up Tip$2.99
- Squat Tip$4.99






