CSFA vs First Steps Recovery Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CSFA
Stay informed about firefighter health, safety, and legislative advocacy. Access event calendars, member discounts, and digital magazine subscriptions. Submit insurance quotes and report exposures directly through the app.
- Live event and training calendar
- Exclusive member discounts
- Insurance quote submission
- Exposure reporting system
- Digital magazine access
- Political initiative updates
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California State Firefighters’ Association is the state’s oldest statewide fire service trade association. Since 1922 CSFA has been at the forefront as an advocate for improved working conditions, firefighter health and safety and laws designed to save life and property. Features of the CSFA App: • Keep up to date with CSFA events and training on our live calendar! • Get exclusive CSFA member discounts as local businesses • Quick access to California Causality Insurance Submit-a-Quote and information • Review CSFA positions on important political initiatives • Mobile access to the CSFA Exposure Reporting System • View the latest digital copies of your CSFA magazine subscriptions • And more!
First Steps Recovery Mobile
This app supports individuals on their journey to sobriety by allowing them to track daily recovery actions, complete surveys for points, and connect with others. It offers a toolbox with resources like a meeting finder, sobriety tracker, and literature, plus a calendar for events.
- Daily recovery action tracking
- Survey completion for points
- Alumni chat feed
- Meeting finder
- Sobriety tracker
- Recovery literature and media
- Event calendar
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Discover a new path to sobriety with the First Steps Recovery App, your trusted companion on the journey to a healthier, addiction-free life. Designed for both First Steps Clients and Alumni, the app allows you to easily check in and track your daily recovery actions to stay accountable. Complete surveys to earn points and connect with fellow alumni through a dedicated chat feed. The app also features a comprehensive toolbox filled with a meeting finder, sobriety tracker, recovery literature, and media to support your progress. Use the built-in calendar to stay informed about programming and events. Empower your recovery with the First Steps Recovery App—download now and take the next step towards a brighter future!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CSFA at 67% against First Steps Recovery Mobile's 0%. First Steps Recovery Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CSFA ships an update every 4 months, First Steps Recovery Mobile every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CSFA | First Steps Recovery Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | California State Firefighters' Association | True North Detox, LLC |
Customer experience
CSFA
First Steps Recovery Mobile
In-app purchases
CSFA
No in-app purchases
First Steps Recovery Mobile
No in-app purchases
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