# 12 Steps Guide — 12 Steps Working & Audiobooks

> 12-step recovery guide with audiobooks, literature, and sobriety tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Tushar Bhagat.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-steps-guide/id1238097883 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tushar Bhagat](https://appshunter.io/developer/901932809)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 3,260 App Store ratings · 251 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-steps-guide/id1238097883/reviews.md

## What is 12 Steps Guide?

12 Step Guide for Alcoholics Anonymous & Audiobooks

The app now features a modern Internet-based audio player that allows you to play recovery tapes directly. Tapes included are

• Joe & Charlie's Big Book Study
• Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book (first 164 pages)
• AA Speaker - Bill W.
• Chuck C - A New Pair Of Glasses
• William James - The Varieties Of Religious Experiences
• Meditation Bells
• AA Speaker - Mark H.
• AA Speaker - Clarence S. (From The 1st 100)
• AA Speaker - Father Martin
• AA Speaker - Father John Doe

Also included is a step-by-step understanding of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. 

Includes genuine experience, strength & hope of an alcoholic who is now sober for a few years. 

The app also features a sobriety calculator, a good selection of AA literature, and the complete Big Book text 164 pages. 

Prayers included:

- Serenity Prayer
- Serenity Prayer Extended Version
- Third Step Prayer
- Seventh Step Prayer
- Eleventh Step Prayer
- The Lord's Prayer

Readings included:

- Daily Reflections (Link To Official aa.org Website)
- AA Preamble
- How It Works
- 12 Traditions
- The Promises
- Just For Today
- On Awakening
- On Retiring
- A Vision For You

Subscription pricing and terms

• 12 Step Guide offers an auto-renewing annual subscription at $19.99/year to provide you with unlimited & ad-free access to the app features while you maintain an active subscription. 
• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
• The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

Terms of Use- https://www.12steptoolkit.com/terms-of-service/
Privacy Policy- https://www.12steptoolkit.com/privacy-policy-ibyte/

This app is not affiliated to, sponsored by, or endorsed by Alcoholics Anonymous, AAWS or any other 12 Step fellowship. It uses public domain content as featured in the Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous 2nd Edition only. The 'Daily Reflections' link will open directly in aa.org's official website and is not available to view directly inside the app. A.A. & Alcoholics Anonymous are trademarks of A.A.W.S. and are only used in the app on an as-is basis from the public domain book "Alcoholics Anonymous"

Please rate our app. For support, contact us through the app or email us directly ibyteapps @ gmail.com

## Key features

- 12-step program guide
- Audiobooks of recovery tapes
- Complete Big Book text
- Sobriety calculator
- Included prayers and readings
- AA literature

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of 12 Steps Guide?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great recovery resource
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Comprehensive AA literature in one place
- 🙏 Helpful prayers and daily reflections

**Cons**

- 🐛 Ads still present after paid upgrade
- 🤔 Lack of dark mode option
- 💤 Difficulty retaining information from reading

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Daily reflections page not working
- App crashes on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add sobriety tracker
- Include 12 & 12 book content
- Improve bookmarking and page saving

## Recent user reviews (10 of 251)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-steps-guide/id1238097883/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ads!

*2026-05-22, version 1.51*

Do not appreciate opening a doc and the app taking me straight to a cleaner app  it insists I buy. I appreciate the help with the 12 steps but that is annoying AF. If it keeps up I’m deleting the app.

### 5/5 — It’s great

*2026-05-18, version 1.51*

Love it it really helps my recovery

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-11-10, version 1.51*

Really. adds. Wow

### 5/5 — Great little app

*2024-11-21, version 1.51*

I have found this app a really useful guide to the steps. I work with a sponsor, use the big book and 12 and 12. Just before I start I use this guide as almost a really easy to read summary. Having someone tell their experience in a jargon free way, in just a few lines really frames my step work nicely and keeps me on track should I start to stray or over think.

### 5/5 — All Inclusive!

*2024-07-05, version 1.51*

What a fabulous recovery app! This is everything I need at my fingertips. Very helpful for hosting as all the standard readings and step prayers are right there! Super easy to use. Audio tapes are so helpful as I have trouble retaining what I read!

### 5/5 — The Perfect Helper

*2024-05-03, version 1.51*

Everything you need to fight the craving, to remind you of your higher power, and to live one day at a time. All yours steps, prayers and library in one place. I love it.

### 5/5 — Great and simple app

*2023-05-10, version 1.51*

Thank you to the developer of this app because it has saved my life. God bless and take care.

### 4/5 — Great resource!

*2023-05-04, version 1.51*

Excellent place to find some good answers

### 5/5 — 12 steps

*2023-04-05, version 1.51*

12 Step app is great resource for recovery

### 5/5 — Freedom

*2023-03-12, version 1.51*

Every day is a new day. Therefore every day I must renew my mind this app helps me I use it. Thank you for having all of the information available in one app.

## Frequently asked questions about 12 Steps Guide

### What is the 12 Step Guide app?

The 12 Step Guide app offers a structured approach to the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. It includes audiobooks of essential recovery tapes, the complete Big Book text, prayers, readings, and a sobriety calculator to support users in their recovery journey.

### What kind of audio content is available?

The app features a modern internet-based audio player with a selection of recovery tapes, including Joe & Charlie's Big Book Study, the first 164 pages of the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book, and talks by various AA speakers like Bill W. and Chuck C.

### How much does the 12 Step Guide app cost?

The app offers an auto-renewing annual subscription for $19.99 per year, providing unlimited and ad-free access to all features. Payment is processed through iTunes, and subscriptions can be managed or turned off in user account settings.

### What literature and prayers are included?

The app includes a step-by-step understanding of the 12 steps, the complete Big Book text (164 pages), and various prayers such as the Serenity Prayer and the Lord's Prayer. It also provides readings like Daily Reflections (linking to aa.org), AA Preamble, How It Works, and The Promises.

### Is this app affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous?

This app is not officially affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Alcoholics Anonymous, AAWS, or any other 12 Step fellowship. It utilizes public domain content from the Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous 2nd Edition and uses AA trademarks on an as-is basis.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.51 — 2021-10-16

• Now featuring a sleek Audion Player
• Contains over 150+ hours of recovery tapes
• Includes Big Book edition 1 & 2 stories
• On Awakening, On Retiring & A Vision For You
• New Hourly Consciousness Reminder
• Support For Dark Mode

### 1.5 — 2021-06-16

• Now featuring a sleek Audion Player
• Contains over 150+ hours of recovery tapes
• Includes Big Book edition 1 & 2 stories
• On Awakening, On Retiring & A Vision For You
• New Hourly Consciousness Reminder
• Support For Dark Mode

### 1.4 — 2017-12-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* Minor improvements

### 1.3 — 2017-10-13

* New sleek design
* Minor bug fixes
* More A.A. tools

### 1.2 — 2017-07-10

General improvements and minor bug fixes

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