# Touchstones — Recovery Meditations for Men

> Daily meditations and recovery guidance for men. (iPhone/iPad app by BookMobile.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchstones/id397846608 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BookMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/389029537)
- Category: Books, Health & Fitness
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 1,634 App Store ratings · 95 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchstones/id397846608/reviews.md

## What is Touchstones?

Designed specifically for men, Touchstones explores masculinity through informative, inspirational meditations and offers profound advice for life’s many changes. While the daily readings help with recovery, they also help men create a better, more balanced life.

Continued awareness and involvement with the ideas in this app provide ongoing personal growth. Although this growth is entirely our own, its benefits are shared and spread to every relationship--friends and family alike. Here, every struggle meets an insight. And in this app, the cycle of addiction can meet its end.

In addition to a meditation for each day of the year, Touchstones includes lists of the Twelve Steps and the Twelve Traditions. Whether you participate in Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or another self-help program, Touchstones can serve as a reliable companion on any recovering man’s journey.

Features:
PRESS the “Today” button to access today’s reading.
SWIPE forward or back to easily access more daily readings.
SHARE the daily reading with friends by e-mail or text.
BOOKMARK your favorite meditations (press the star in the upper right-hand corner) and easily return to them (press the star in the bottom toolbar).
SEARCH all 366 daily readings.
RECEIVE a notification every day to remind you to read the daily meditation.
JUMP to a specific reading using the calendar button.
SET your font size using your device settings.
CHOOSE between light or dark mode.

## Key features

- Daily readings for recovery and personal growth
- Meditations exploring masculinity
- Includes Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
- Bookmark favorite meditations
- Search all daily readings
- Daily notification reminders
- Light/dark mode and font size settings

## Chart rankings

- #20 in Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

## What do users think of Touchstones?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Convenient daily access
- 👍 Helpful for recovery and spiritual growth
- 🙏 Meaningful and inspiring messages
- 📱 Great to have on mobile device

**Cons**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 💡 Could use more functionality (highlighting, notes, etc.)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashing or not opening on iOS 8.3
- Text size issues after iOS 10 upgrade

**Most requested features**

- Audio narration of daily readings
- Ability to create custom folders/bookmarks
- Notification reminders to read daily

## Recent user reviews (10 of 95)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchstones/id397846608/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Recovery

*2025-02-07, version 3.1.12*

Positive vibes help keep me moving in direction of recovery and spiritual aid to achieve my daily goal.

### 5/5 — Daily go too

*2024-09-19, version 3.1.12*

Best part of the morning

### 5/5 — At times, touches my heart and soul

*2024-09-19, version 3.1.12*

A beautiful and meaningful message that rings true, over and over again. 

I encourage others to download

### 5/5 — It’s a great way to start my day

*2024-08-26, version 3.1.11*

I use this as part of my morning prayer and meditation routine. It’s been very helpful and beneficial.

### 5/5 — My favorite daily reader

*2024-01-03, version 3.1.11*

Dreading this book for years now. Never disappoints. It’s my favorite  daily reader!

The app is straight forward, I wish it had a little more functions, like creating your own multiple subfolders and saving certain days in them vs to just having one  “favorite” bookmark option. 

Content 5 stars

### 5/5 — Awesome App for Recovery

*2023-11-03, version 3.1.11*

I start every morning reading the daily reflection in this App. It helps ground me for the day and is helping me stay sober. I highly recommend adding this to your daily routine. Prayer, meditation, gratitude list, pages 86-88 and these passages. Then jump into a morning meeting! God bless.

### 5/5 — Impressed

*2023-10-04, version 3.1.11*

This app is very important to my sobriety. Every morning when I wake up it is the first thing that I pick up. It is a pivotal part of my morning routine and it always seems to fit in the scheme of my day. Thanks for a great tool.

### 5/5 — I rely on god

*2021-05-10, version 3.1.10*

I rely on god to keep me sober. I read the literature every morning to keep me sober and calm

### 4/5 — I love the daily readings, more features would be appreciated

*2020-12-21, version 3.1.9*

I love checking out the readings daily. It definitely helps me keep mindful about how I frame my life in my mind. It’s easy to fall off the wagon of reading it daily. I would love it if it was possible to push a button and have it read out loud to me either by an author, another reader, or minimally Siri, Although she does not seem to understand what she’s reading. Sometimes it’s nice just to hear it and reflect on it. Also I find when I hear other people reading, it helps me view things in a new light.

### 5/5 — Essential aid to recovery

*2020-12-14*

This is the best ‘tool’ I’ve found for encouragement

## Frequently asked questions about Touchstones

### What does Touchstones do?

Touchstones provides daily meditations and inspirational readings designed specifically for men. It focuses on themes of masculinity, recovery, and personal growth, offering advice for life's changes and supporting self-help programs.

### What are the key features of Touchstones?

Key features include daily readings accessible via a 'Today' button, the ability to swipe through readings, bookmark favorites, search all 366 daily readings, receive daily notification reminders, and customize font size and display mode (light/dark).

### Is Touchstones free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not have in-app purchases or ads.

### Who is Touchstones designed for?

This app is designed for men who are looking for daily support in their recovery journey, seeking personal growth, and aiming to create a more balanced life. It is particularly beneficial for those participating in self-help programs like AA or NA.

### Can I share meditations with others?

Yes, you can easily share the daily readings with friends via e-mail or text directly from the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.13 — 2026-02-18

• Bug fixes.

### 3.1.12 — 2024-09-18

• Bug fixes.

### 3.1.11 — 2021-08-23

• Bug fixes.

### 3.1.10 — 2021-05-08

• Bug fixes

### 3.1.9 — 2020-11-21

• Bug fixes

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