# Work the Steps: Recovery — Sober check-ins & patterns

> AI-guided companion for private step-work and pattern reflection in recovery. (iPhone/iPad app by John Khabushani.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-the-steps-recovery/id6776342755 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Khabushani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776342757)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 36 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-the-steps-recovery/id6776342755/reviews.md

## What is Work the Steps?

Work the Steps is a private, AI-guided companion for the hours in between — the late night when no one's awake, the resentment you can't shake, the inventory you keep meaning to start. Check in each day, keep a reflection, and the patterns underneath surface on their own, your own words returned to you over time.

The Steps are best worked with people: a sponsor, a home group, the rooms. This one is for the space between, at your own pace and in your own words.

WHAT YOU CAN DO
• Talk things through with a steady guide, any hour of the day
• Work all twelve steps with your guide, one honest entry at a time — with structured inventories and lists for the 4th, 6th, 8th, and 9th
• Check in each morning and night
• Keep a gratitude list, and let your guide reflect back what's sustaining you
• Look back at reflections that surface your own patterns over time
• Keep everything private on your device, and share a reflection or export your writing whenever you choose

A SUPPLEMENT, NEVER A SUBSTITUTE
This app is not a sponsor, a meeting, a therapist, or a crisis line — and it will never pretend to be. It's a tool for the space between those things, and it will always point you back to real people: a meeting, a sponsor, a phone call. If a moment feels like a crisis, it surfaces the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline right away.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Your recovery is yours. Reflections stay with you, and conversations aren't stored on our servers. The Steps are paraphrased in our own words.
Whether it's day one and you don't have a sponsor yet, or you're years in and still showing up, Work the Steps meets you where you are — and walks you back toward the people who do this with you.
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Work the Steps is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. The Twelve Steps are paraphrased, not reproduced. If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988 (US & CANADA).

FREE AND SUBSCRIPTION
Your first session is free, with no account required. After that, Work the Steps Premium unlocks the app's features: AI-guided check-ins, guided step work for all twelve steps, morning intention and nightly review, and pattern tracking across your reflections. Crisis resources and meeting pointers are always free.
Work the Steps Premium is an auto-renewable subscription: $5.99/month after a 1-week free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase; the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

Privacy Policy: https://workthesteps.app/privacy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://workthesteps.app/terms

## Key features

- AI-guided step work
- Private daily check-ins
- Pattern reflection over time
- Structured inventories for steps 4, 6, 8, 9
- Gratitude list tracking
- Crisis lifeline integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Work the Steps Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-the-steps-recovery/id6776342755/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great resource

*2026-06-15*

This is a super useful tool to keep me consistent in my step work and to check in with myself in between meetings and in addition to work with my sponsor. I like being able to see my patterns over time and notice what areas could use more attention in my life. It’s great so far and I will probably use it regularly to see more insights over time.

## Frequently asked questions about Work the Steps

### What is Work the Steps?

Work the Steps is a private, AI-guided companion designed to help users work through the 12 steps of recovery. It provides a space for daily check-ins, reflections, and pattern identification between in-person support.

### How does Work the Steps help with recovery?

It offers AI-guided conversations to work through the 12 steps, structured inventories, daily check-ins, and gratitude lists. The app reflects your patterns back to you over time, aiding self-awareness.

### Is Work the Steps a substitute for real-world support?

No, Work the Steps is explicitly a supplement, not a substitute, for sponsors, meetings, therapists, or crisis lines. It always points users back to real people and resources.

### What are the privacy features of Work the Steps?

The app is designed for privacy, with reflections staying on your device and conversations not stored on servers. It ensures your recovery journey remains yours.

### What is included in Work the Steps Premium?

Work the Steps Premium unlocks AI-guided check-ins, guided step work for all twelve steps, morning intention and nightly review features, and pattern tracking across your reflections.

### How much does Work the Steps Premium cost?

Work the Steps Premium is available via subscription at $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year, both with a 1-week free trial. Payments are charged to your Apple ID.

### Can I cancel my Work the Steps Premium subscription?

Yes, you can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What devices does Work the Steps support?

Work the Steps is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 17+.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-03

The program kept close for the hours in between. Check in each day, keep a reflection, and your patterns surface over time.

In this update:
• Set or re-set where you are in the steps anytime, whether you've worked some before or just tapped the wrong thing.
• Your step work now saves as you go, so you can step away and pick up right where you left off.
• Check-ins make it clearer how to keep your reflection, so the part worth keeping doesn't slip by.
• After your first reflection, turn on a gentle daily reminder to check in. Change it or turn it off anytime.

Everything stays private on your device, as always.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-17

Improvements throughout: smoother check-ins, gentler step-work pacing, and reflections that tie your daily check-ins to your patterns and your inventory. Everything stays private on your device, nothing tied to your name.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-14

No release notes.

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