Comparison

CFB vs Beginner's Mind

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

Head to head
About

CFB

Features
Read full description

For members of CFB - Boston to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.

About

Beginner's Mind

Features
Read full description

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

Screenshots

CFB4 screens
Beginner's Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CFB at none against Beginner's Mind's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Beginner's Mind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CFB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
CFB versus Beginner's Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCFBBeginner's Mind
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size77 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCiara Fitness, LLCFrancesco Alessandro Arancio

In-app purchases

None

CFB

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Beginner's Mind

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is CFB free?
CFB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beginner's Mind free?
Beginner's Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CFB or Beginner's Mind have ads?
Neither CFB nor Beginner's Mind shows ads.

Other comparisons