# 12 Steps Guide vs Just for Today NA

The clearest difference is rating: 12 Steps Guide at 4.8 against Just for Today NA's 3.7. 12 Steps Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 3). Just for Today NA's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 12 Steps Guide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Just for Today NA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

12 Steps Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 12 Steps Guide has 3.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

12 Steps Guide ships an update every 3 months, Just for Today NA fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 12 Steps Guide | Just for Today NA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-steps-guide/id1238097883/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-for-today-na/id6759349113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 35 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tushar Bhagat](https://appshunter.io/developer/901932809) | [Masoud Kalbali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878222803) |

## What reviewers say

### 12 Steps Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-steps-guide/id1238097883)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Donate | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great recovery resource
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Comprehensive AA literature in one place
- 🙏 Helpful prayers and daily reflections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads still present after paid upgrade
- 🤔 Lack of dark mode option
- 💤 Difficulty retaining information from reading

**Reported bugs**

- Daily reflections page not working
- App crashes on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add sobriety tracker
- Include 12 & 12 book content
- Improve bookmarking and page saving


### Just for Today NA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-for-today-na/id6759349113)

This app provides daily inspirational messages to support your recovery journey and promote mindfulness. It offers a clean, distraction-free experience for quick access to motivation and focus, helping you stay committed to your goals one day at a time.

**Highlights:** Daily recovery-focused readings, Clean, distraction-free experience, Quick access to support, Promotes calm and clarity, Focuses on present day

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 12 Steps Guide free?

12 Steps Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Just for Today NA free?

Just for Today NA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 12 Steps Guide or Just for Today NA?

12 Steps Guide is rated higher. 12 Steps Guide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Just for Today NA averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do 12 Steps Guide or Just for Today NA have ads?

Just for Today NA shows ads; 12 Steps Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, 12 Steps Guide or Just for Today NA?

12 Steps Guide ships an update every 3 months, and Just for Today NA fortnightly. Most recently, 12 Steps Guide was updated on October 24, 2026 and Just for Today NA on October 24, 2026.

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