[criddell]

I think it depends on if you see a fee as buying mindfulness or supporting a teacher. I really don't have a problem with the latter.

I downloaded and have been using Oak for a few weeks now and so far, I think I like it. I haven't seen ads and the app is pretty basic. They have guided and unguided sessions and I find myself returning to the guided version even though I've pretty much memorized the instruction. The voices are nice and I actually find myself doing a better job of staying focused on my breath.

I don't know that it's been beneficial yet, but it is becoming a habit.

It also introduced me to Alan Watts and that can't be a bad thing.

[epalmer]

What is this "Oak" app you mentioned? There are a lot of Android Apps with Oak in their name. Thanks.

[skinnymuch]

Looks like it is for iOS only. https://www.oakmeditation.com. Apparently by Kevin Rose of Digg among other things fame.

[criddell]

It's an iOS app: https://www.oakmeditation.com/

For me it hits the sweet spot for simple, attractive, and useful.