Comparison

12 Steps Guide vs AA Everyday

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

12 Steps Guide

This app provides a comprehensive guide to the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, featuring audiobooks of key recovery tapes and literature. It includes prayers, readings, a sobriety calculator, and the complete Big Book text for a structured recovery journey.

Highlights
  • 12-step program guide
  • Audiobooks of recovery tapes
  • Complete Big Book text
  • Sobriety calculator
  • Included prayers and readings
  • AA literature
Features
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Work the Twelve Steps one day at a time, with a practical guide to every Step and Tradition, the Big Book and over 90 hours of recovery audio, in one calm, easy-to-read app. THE STEPS AND TRADITIONS - A guide to each of the Twelve Steps, with an introduction and a conclusion, written from personal experience in plain language - A guide to each of the Twelve Traditions - See how far you've read: a quiet percentage while you read, and a tick when you finish THE BIG BOOK - Every chapter, from the Doctor's Opinion to A Vision for You - Personal stories from the first and second editions - Printed page numbers, so you can follow along in a meeting - A clean list of chapters and stories with a tick for each one you've read, and "Continue reading" to pick up where you left off PRAYERS AND READINGS - The Serenity Prayer, the Third, Seventh and Eleventh Step prayers and more - How It Works, the Promises, the Preamble, Just for Today, On Awakening and other readings - Sobriety tips, including how to find a sponsor, and a link to the day's Daily Reflection RECOVERY AUDIO - 138 recordings in 11 albums: Big Book studies, speaker tapes and meditation bells, including Joe and Charlie, Chuck C., Sandy B., Clarence S. and Father Martin - Read along with the transcript of the Joe and Charlie and Big Book recordings - Choose your playback speed, from 0.75× to 2× - Keeps playing with the screen locked, with controls on the lock screen - Premium: download recordings and listen offline YOUR RECOVERY - Count your days from your recovery date. It stays on your phone. - Optional hourly reminders between the times you choose, each with a thought for the hour COMFORTABLE TO READ - Choose your text size; the app also follows your iPhone's text size - Light and dark themes, or follow your iPhone's setting - Designed for iPad too, with readings beside their list FREE, WITH A PREMIUM OPTION Reading and listening are free and supported by adverts. Premium removes the adverts and lets you download recordings for offline listening. Premium is an annual subscription with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the trial ends, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account's subscription settings. No account is needed. Your recovery date and your reading stay on your device. Terms of use: https://ibyteapps.com/apps/12-step-guide/terms Privacy policy: https://ibyteapps.com/apps/12-step-guide/privacy 12 Step Guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by Alcoholics Anonymous or A.A. World Services, Inc.

About

AA Everyday

Features
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Stay committed to your sobriety journey with AA Everyday, your all-in-one companion for daily motivation, support, and resources. Designed for those in recovery, this app offers a variety of tools to help you stay on track and maintain your sobriety. Open to everyone. Features: Track Your Sobriety: Keep track of your sobriety date and see your progress day by day. Celebrate milestones with interactive and fun features. Daily Reflections: Receive a daily reflection to start your day with inspiration and focus. Prayer Book: Access a collection of prayers and meditations to support your recovery. Big Book and 12 Steps: Read the AA Big Book and explore the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions right at your fingertips. Online Meetings: Find and join online AA meetings to connect with others in recovery. Random Messages: Get random encouraging messages to uplift your spirits throughout the day. Why Choose AA Everyday? AA Everyday is more than just an app; it’s your supportive friend in your pocket. Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or have been sober for years, this app provides the tools and encouragement you need to stay committed to your sobriety. Download AA Everyday Today and Take a Step Towards a Brighter Tomorrow! Stay connected, stay inspired, and stay sober with AA Everyday.

Screenshots

12 Steps Guide4 screens
AA Everyday1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AA Everyday at none against 12 Steps Guide's 4. AA Everyday also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). 12 Steps Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 12 Steps Guide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. AA Everyday asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

12 Steps Guide ships an update every 3 months, AA Everyday every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
12 Steps Guide versus AA Everyday: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter12 Steps GuideAA Everyday
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTushar BhagatComJot

Bugs and requests

12 Steps Guide

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Daily reflections page not working
  • App crashes on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add sobriety tracker
  • Include 12 & 12 book content
  • Improve bookmarking and page saving

AA Everyday

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

12 Steps Guide

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Donate$2.99
  • Donate$4.99
  • Donate$9.99
None

AA Everyday

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 12 Steps Guide free?
12 Steps Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AA Everyday free?
AA Everyday is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 12 Steps Guide or AA Everyday have ads?
Neither 12 Steps Guide nor AA Everyday shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 12 Steps Guide or AA Everyday?
12 Steps Guide ships an update every 3 months, and AA Everyday every 3 days. Most recently, 12 Steps Guide was updated on October 27, 2026 and AA Everyday on October 25, 2026.

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