Starting Strength (Legacy) vs Beginner's Mind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Starting Strength (Legacy)
This app guides beginners through a proven strength training program with detailed instructions, video demonstrations, and interactive logging. It simplifies tracking progress and calculating weights for exercises like squats, presses, and deadlifts.
- Beginner barbell exercise instructions
- Novice strength training program guidance
- Interactive workout logging
- Warmup and workset weight calculator
- Exercise video and photo instructions
- Cloud sync for training data
- Customizable progression
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Please note, this is the legacy version. An all new version of the Starting Strength App is on the store, search "Starting Strength Official" The Starting Strength Method is the fastest, most efficient and straightforward way to increase total body strength for complete beginners. ====== Here's some reviews from our users 5/5 "What do you get when you combine the best method to get stronger with detailed instructional videos, thorough explanations AND an actual day to day program? THIS APP! Finally! Perfect for both beginners and experienced lifters and worth much more than the price I paid for. Thank you Starting Strength! 5/5 "I've tried 2-3 other apps. I've kept paper logs. Nothing has been easier to use than this app. I couldn't figure out why I couldn't enter my warm up sets...its because you don't need to! You enter your work set weight and it tells you exactly what to load on the warmup-ups..." 5/5 "Wonderful, straight-forward way to keep DOING THE PROGRAM. A simple and clear way to apply the SS principles and track your work.” 5/5 "Like others, I was on the fence about buying this app to help kickstart my starting strength program. This app deserves it's high average rating, and you should pull the trigger if you are reading this.” 5/5 "I tried a few free apps before buying this app, this one is well worth the money. Best app out there for barbell training" ====== Mark Rippetoe's "Starting Strength" has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide and considered the most productive method in existence for anyone beginning a strength training program. "The best book ever written on strength training" - Jim Wendler, champion powerlifter. ++++++++++ Features: - Complete, easy-to-follow instructions for performing the basic barbell exercises: the squat, press, deadlift, bench press and power clean. - Walks you through the famous Starting Strength Novice Program -- shows you how to start, what weight to add and when to add extra exercises. - Enough programs to get you through the first year of training including accessory exercises of chinups and back extensions. - Designed for use at the gym with quick access to multiple angle videos and photo instructions of each exercise. - Lift instructions and diagrams from the Starting Strength Book by Mark Rippetoe. - Interactive logging tools journal your strength progression. - Warmup and workset calculator shows you exactly how many plates to put on each side of the bar. - Workset Rest Timer, customisable for each exercise. - Customise your progression for each exercise. - Add and save additional notes for each workout, and access previous notes easily. - Never lose your training data again! Cloud Sync backs up your training log data and restores it across multiple devices. - Download training log data as CSV (requires account) - Helpful hints and tutorials help you learn and progress safely. - How to program the basic exercises into the most effective program for long-term progress. - Metric (kgs) or Imperials (lbs), and change at any time. Have any comments, questions or suggestions? Please email us at hello@shabu.co Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/7754358
Beginner's Mind
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Beginner's Mind is a mindfulness app that gently brings you back to the present moment, one reminder at a time. Inspired by the Zen concept of Shoshin, approaching life with openness and curiosity, it's designed for anyone beginning a mindfulness practice or looking to add more awareness to daily life. MINDFUL REMINDERS THROUGHOUT YOUR DAY Receive beautifully crafted mindfulness prompts and Zen questions at randomized times. Each notification is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and return to the present moment. Set custom active hours and as many reminders as you like to fit your lifestyle. 100+ AUTHENTIC ZEN KOANS Explore a curated library of over 100 traditional Zen koans from classical texts including The Gateless Gate. "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" These timeless mindfulness prompts spark insight and deepen your awareness throughout the day. MEDITATION TIMER Start a meditation session anytime. Customize the duration, choose calming bell sounds, and track your total meditation minutes over time, perfect for beginners building a daily habit. CALMING NOTIFICATION SOUNDS Choose from handcrafted sounds including Tibetan Singing Bowls, Sacred Ohm Chant, and Temple Gong to accompany each reminder. TRACK YOUR MINDFULNESS JOURNEY Stay motivated with daily mindfulness streaks, total reminders received, and cumulative meditation minutes. 100% PRIVATE. NO ACCOUNTS. NO TRACKING. No sign-up, no cloud, no analytics. All your data stays on your device, always. FREE TO START Begin your mindfulness journey for free. Yearly subscribers enjoy a free trial to explore everything Beginner's Mind has to offer before committing. Download Beginner's Mind and bring a little more presence into every moment. Terms of Service: https://beginnersmind.netlify.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Beginner's Mind at Free against Starting Strength (Legacy)'s $14.99. Starting Strength (Legacy)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On 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
Beginner's Mind is free to download; Starting Strength (Legacy) costs $14.99 up front. Starting Strength (Legacy) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months and Beginner's Mind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Starting Strength (Legacy) | Beginner's Mind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shabu Pty Ltd | Francesco Alessandro Arancio |
Bugs and requests
Starting Strength (Legacy)
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Issues with timer functionality
- Problems with weight and plate tracking
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Bugs when switching between exercises
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to modify exercises and programming
- Implement advanced programming options beyond novice linear progression
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Add Apple Health integration
- Enhance UI and user experience
Beginner's Mind
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Starting Strength (Legacy)
- 3 Months Pro$19.993 Months
- Pro Quaterly$19.993 Months
- Annual Pro$39.991 Year
- Single Form Check$24.99
- Unlock Pro Forever$59.99
- 3 x Form Checks$69.99
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- 10 Form Checks$209.99
- 20 x Form Checks$399.99
Beginner's Mind
- Unlimited Monthly$1.991 Month
- Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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