# Touchstones — user reviews > 95 indexed App Store user reviews of Touchstones by BookMobile, rated 4.90/5 from 1,634 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchstones/id397846608/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchstones/id397846608.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,510 · 4★ 104 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 3 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (13 of 95) ### 5/5 — Great book. *2017-10-29, version 3.1.3* This book really helped me in my recovery. ### 5/5 — Nice *2017-08-31, version 3.1.3* This is a very helpful edition. I've subscribed to several Hazelton's books and this is my favorite! ### 5/5 — I don't start my day without Touchstones *2017-08-17, version 3.1.3* It took me a while to start "book ending" as part of my 12-Step Recovery. I read Touchstones and three other Hazelden books every day! If my day isn't going great, I read them again! They help to shift my thinking about life and people. ### 5/5 — Every morning *2017-07-06, version 3.1.3* Incredible. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Good stuff *2017-05-08, version 3.1.3* Always a useful reading ### 5/5 — Highly recommended *2017-04-24, version 3.1.3* Over the past year this devotional has encouraged and inspired me on more occasions than I can count, it has spoken directly to my circumstances more completely than I ever imagined and will continue to be a part of my toolbox for the foreseeable future... ### 5/5 — Daily reader! *2017-04-18, version 3.1.3* Touchstones has been a daily part of my recovery from addiction. I love it! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2017-04-13, version 3.1.3* Timely and relevant. Generally my day starts and ends with it and makes every day better in the words conveyed ### 5/5 — Inspiration *2016-04-01, version 3.1.2* A daily dose to men what it means to grow along spiritual (not religious!) lines. ### 5/5 — Profound stuff *2015-10-19, version 3.1.1* Thoughtful meditations based on life's rich experiences & challenges that are a great start to each day. ### 5/5 — Thank you *2015-10-15, version 3.1.1* I am a recovering alcoholic as well as food addict. And this is of course coincidence, but it seems on my weakest days this app sends me the exact Reading and meditation at just the right time that I require. Thank you. ### 5/5 — DTM *2014-02-17, version 3.0* The most helpful and amazing tool for building and maintaining ones spirit. Having this app @ my fingertips gives me the chance to center myself and remain focused. A real blessing!!! ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2013-09-09, version 3.0* This app has done more for me than the developer could ever know. I always have loved the readings out of the actual book but having this app on hand gives the ability to take time out at any point of the day to take myself out of my own head. It truly saves me one day at a time. Many thanks :) ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 3/5 — iOS 10 problem *2016-09-16, version 3.1.2* Love the app but when I upgraded to iOS 10 the type shrunk to a size that is almost illegible and I have it on the highest type setting. PLEASE FIX MY FAVORITE APP. ### 3/5 — DAILY REFLECTIONS *2015-04-12, version 3.1* App won't open since IOS 8.3 installed April 10, 2015 ### 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. ### 4/5 — 1st Rodeo *2018-11-21, version 3.1.5* This is my first ride in sobriety. This book was a daily tool in rehab and remains a part of my everyday routine. ### 4/5 — How it works. *2017-09-16, version 3.1.3* Good stuff here. ### 4/5 — Recover *2014-01-19, version 3.0* Even though I have read the Touchstones in print for many years it is great to know that I have it with me on my ipad when needed. ### 4/5 — As an app, it's OK *2013-11-07, version 3.0* Irritating self-promoting splash screen. Just get to the thought of the day, already! Other than that, it works fine. ### 4/5 — Great daily reflections book *2012-03-04, version 2.0* I was delighted to find this app. I love the book and reading it everyday is a great way to go through each day. As previously mentioned, it would be great to see features that allow the reader to highlight, make bookmarks and add notes. Hopefully an update with these features. ### 4/5 — Almost Perfect *2012-01-13, version 2.0* Touchstones has been my lifeline for 20 years. I have been waiting for it to come out in this format, very much appreciated and grateful. It would be wonderful if you could add the feature to highlight text and type in notes. Touchstones has taught me it is not a perfect world. ### 4/5 — Excellent!! *2011-10-16, version 2.0* One of the best apps for spiritual uplifting. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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 ### 5/5 — Essential aid to recovery *2020-12-14* This is the best ‘tool’ I’ve found for encouragement ### 5/5 — Grateful for this app *2019-02-11, version 3.1.5* 🙏🏽 great daily reflections for men. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*