# AA 4th Step > Secure mobile app for recording and managing 4th Step Inventory information. (iPhone/iPad app by 12 Step Apps LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-4th-step/id955818803 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [12 Step Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/947529610) - Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.50/5 from 103 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 27 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-01-22 - Data updated: 2026-09-05 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-4th-step/id955818803/reviews.md ## What is AA 4th Step? The free “Vault” app was created by members for members as a means to enter their 4th Step Inventory information in a secure and convenient way. When complete, you can print out your inventory for use with your 5th Step. Features - 100% Vault Secure - Complete your inventory by column or row - Has Resentment, Fear, and Sexual Conduct Inventories to complete - Type or speak your answers - Easy check-box answers for “Parts of Self Affected” - Prompt lists for jogging your memory for People, Principals, and Institutions. - Prompt lists and check boxes for common Principals,Institutions and Fears - 4th Step term’s definitions in Help section - “Set Daily Reminder” option using your iphones push notifications - Email inventories to yourself or sponsor securely in PDF format - Print them out in horizontal spreadsheet style for easy reading and organization - Hand write in any inventory information you want to in empty rows. - “Delete All” safety feature securely wipes the info from your phone when completed - App "auto-locks" Vault whenever app is closed or whenever iphone is left idle. - All data is secured on the iphone itself. Nothing is stored in "the cloud" where it could be hacked. The Vault 4th Step Inventory App allows you to enter your inventory information in a logical step by step way, then saves the information in an inventory spreadsheet that is laid out much like many of the 4th Step guides that you can find on the internet (like Joe and Charlie’s). The difference is that the Vault app lets you work on your 4th step anywhere, anytime that you are free and in a safe place, NOT just when you are free at your home with your notebook. It is Vault Code protected at all times, so whether it is on your nightstand or at the coffee shop, NO ONE can access your inventory but you. We decided (through much discussion) to minimize all instructions on HOW to do a 4th Step. As alcoholics, we had no shortage of opinions on what each of us believed were the best instructions. We decided to use the original text from the Big Book for the actual questions for you to answer, instead of rewording them as we saw some of the 4th Step "guides" do. Your sponsor may want you to write out (with pen and paper) your 4th step. If that is the case, you may still utilize the app to collect your inventory information, then after printing it out, copy it over by hand. This app is not AA reviewed or approved. AA does not endorse or approve anything or anyone. All quotes are from the 1st edition of the Big Book. This app was created by members for members. Thanks to their generous support this app is FREE to anyone world-wide. Remember: Our primary purpose is to stay sober, and help another alcoholic. Thanks, Twelve Step Apps www.12StepApps.org ## Key features - 100% Vault Secure storage - Type or speak answers - Resentment, Fear, and Sexual Conduct Inventories - Prompt lists for memory jogging - Secure PDF email/print options - Daily reminder notifications - Auto-lock and secure data deletion ## Chart rankings - #191 in Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 34) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-4th-step/id955818803/reviews.md ### 4/5 — App is great *2026-04-27, version 1.5* Really good for prompts and help section . I don’t lock mine as my phone is generally safe with me.. also the questions though repeat. It helps with the thought process 👍 ### 5/5 — Paperless 4th Step *2025-06-02, version 1.5* I used this app to complete my first 4th step. I then used the inventory I created on the app to do my 5th step with my friend/sponsor. The app works well for what it is. It’s a simple tool to help accomplish the work the Bjg Book tells us to do. If I can offer any advice it is don’t put off your 4th step. Get it done and find someone like the Big Book says to do your 5th. I know it is scary but I promise it’s totally worth it!!!! It works if you work it ;) ### 1/5 — Crashes and erases text *2025-03-29, version 1.5* This is one of the most worthless apps. After a paragraph is complete or even several paragraphs. They are all instantly deleted and it’s blank. The app crashes every single time I go to print. I have yet to be able to use this app successfully. ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2024-07-18, version 1.5* A breeze to use! I made huge strides in my program because this app gets to the meat and bones by being concise and doesn’t let you waste time on long dissertations. Love it! ### 3/5 — Portrait mode only. *2023-12-24, version 1.5* Fine for iPhone. IPad with keyboard? Nah. ### 5/5 — Best recovery booster ever!!! *2023-09-26, version 1.5* 4th steps can be hard already so finding a tool that can kinda break it down for you is like priceless. This app helped give me the ability to pause and consider my narrative while putting it down ‘on paper’ in the app! And it’s organized, it’s perfect! ### 5/5 — My 4th step *2022-02-22, version 1.5* …was basically impossible before this app. I have crippling ADD and started countless times over the years and never finished. Finally feeling like I might actually get it done. ### 5/5 — Great app! Could I get one for CR? *2021-12-06, version 1.5* I think this app is great! I use it for my daily inventory. I am doing the Celebrate Recovery (CR) 12 Step Study. Could we get a 4th step app just like this that will correspond with the CR 4th Step columns? ### 5/5 — Awesome *2021-10-01, version 1.5* I love this app ### 5/5 — Good solution *2021-06-10, version 1.5* I was procrastinating on my 4th step . Then I stumbled across this app. Makes my life easier . Thanks for creating it . ## Frequently asked questions about AA 4th Step ### What is the AA 4th Step app? The AA 4th Step app is a free tool designed for members to securely enter their 4th Step Inventory information on their iPhone. It allows for convenient data entry, secure storage, and options to print or email the completed inventory. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include 100% vault security, the ability to complete Resentment, Fear, and Sexual Conduct Inventories, typing or speaking answers, prompt lists for memory jogging, secure PDF emailing and printing, and daily reminder notifications. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, this app is completely free to use for anyone worldwide. It was created by members for members and is supported by their generous contributions. ### What devices is the AA 4th Step app compatible with? The app is designed for iPhones and utilizes iPhone's push notifications for reminders. All data is secured on the iPhone itself and is not stored in the cloud. ### How can I use the inventory data after completing it in the app? Once your inventory is complete, you can securely email it to yourself or your sponsor in PDF format, or print it out in a horizontal spreadsheet style for easy reading and organization. You can also handwrite additional information in empty rows. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5 — 2019-07-24 - Add Touch ID security - Update Passcode security - Update Export File ### 1.4 — 2017-11-07 -Fixed bug in PDF ### 1.3 — 2015-04-06 -Fixed bug in PDF ### 1.2 — 2015-03-04 - Update application icon ### 1.1 — 2015-02-24 - Add Record Delete Functionality With Swipe ## Apps similar to AA 4th Step | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [AA 12 Step Toolkit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-12-step-toolkit/id1452072215) | 4.8 (3,627) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Unsent Letters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unsent-letters/id6748039152) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [Everything AA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everything-aa/id1565768051) | 4.9 (69,230) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Meeting Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meeting-guide/id1042822181) | 4.4 (1,013) | Free | Lifestyle | | [VaultPD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaultpd/id6711335617) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Lifestyle | | [My Spiritual Toolkit AA Steps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-spiritual-toolkit-aa-steps/id642922942) | 4.9 (12,557) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by 12 Step Apps LLC - [10th Step](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/10th-step/id899778010) - [Early Sobriety Companion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-sobriety-companion/id963723064) - [AA Steps 8/9](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-steps-89/id1455711763) All apps by 12 Step Apps LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/947529610 ## Related topics [4th step](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/4th-step) · [aa 4th step](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aa-4th-step) · [clear the wreckage aa 4th step](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/clear-the-wreckage-aa-4th-step) · [12 step toolkit](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/12-step-toolkit) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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