# AA vs xa

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AA at 86% against xa's 0%. AA also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (176 vs 2). xa's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AA sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and xa sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AA has 176 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of AA's written reviews are positive against 0% of xa's.

AA ships an update every 17 months, xa monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AA | xa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-sandy-b/id1071631421/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xa-speakers/id1666600486/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **176** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tushar Bhagat](https://appshunter.io/developer/901932809) | [xa-speakers.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666600488) |

## What reviewers say

### AA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-sandy-b/id1071631421)

Access a collection of inspirational speaker tapes from a renowned AA member. This app supports your 12-step program with a sobriety calculator, key AA literature, and essential prayers. It's designed as a pocket companion for recovering alcoholics.

**Highlights:** Collection of 26 speaker tapes, Sobriety calculator, AA Big Book (first 164 pages), Dr Bob's Nightmare, Included prayers, Included readings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Satisfactory | $2.99 | one-time |
| Good | $4.99 | one-time |
| Excellent | $7.99 | one-time |


### xa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xa-speakers/id1666600486)

Access a vast library of recordings from 12-step program events. Download talks for offline listening and track your progress privately. Designed for community support on your recovery journey.

**Highlights:** Community-powered library of talks, Offline listening support, Download and listening progress tracking, Privacy-focused design, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1 weekly donation to XA | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| $2 monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| $5 monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| $10 monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| $20 monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AA free?

AA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is xa free?

xa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AA or xa?

AA is rated higher. AA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while xa averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AA or xa have ads?

AA shows ads; xa does not.

### Which is updated more often, AA or xa?

AA ships an update every 17 months, and xa monthly. Most recently, AA was updated on November 11, 2026 and xa on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*