# AA 12 Step Toolkit vs Everything AA

The clearest difference is monetization model: Everything AA at free with in-app purchases against AA 12 Step Toolkit's subscription. Everything AA also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). AA 12 Step Toolkit's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AA 12 Step Toolkit sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Everything AA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AA 12 Step Toolkit against 4.9 for Everything AA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Everything AA has 72K ratings behind it against 3.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of AA 12 Step Toolkit's written reviews are positive against 95% of Everything AA's.

AA 12 Step Toolkit ships an update every 2 months, Everything AA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AA 12 Step Toolkit | Everything AA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-12-step-toolkit/id1452072215/reviews) | **[4.9 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everything-aa/id1565768051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 49 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tushar Bhagat](https://appshunter.io/developer/901932809) | [Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482074520) |

## What reviewers say

### AA 12 Step Toolkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-12-step-toolkit/id1452072215)

This app provides a comprehensive set of tools for individuals in recovery, offering guidance, inventories, readings, and practical utilities based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. It includes features for sponsorship, step work, sobriety tracking, and personal reflections, all within a secure and easy-to-use interface.

**Highlights:** In-app sponsorship with messaging, Full Big Book text and step guides, Sobriety time calculator and statistics, Moral inventory and daily practice tools, Readings and prayers, Gratitude lists and personal notes, PIN, Face ID, and Touch ID security

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Subscription | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 3 Months Sponsee Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months Unlock For 1 Sponsee | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Sponsee Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Unlock For 1 Sponsee | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for recovery
- 👍 Great reference tool
- 🚀 Integral part of recovery
- 👍 Useful for journaling and working steps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical issues (app crashes/closes)
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Too many ads/intrusive ads
- 🐛 App not working/crashing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to add sobriety date
- Hourly reminders not working properly
- Login/sync issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to change time zone
- Improve sharing/connectivity features
- Reduce ads/make free version more usable


### Everything AA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everything-aa/id1565768051)

This app offers a comprehensive collection of resources for individuals engaged in a 12-step program. It provides access to meeting finders, literature, audiobooks, daily reflections, and inventory tools, all within a single, ad-free platform.

**Highlights:** Worldwide Online Meeting Finder, Big Book (Text & Audiobook), 12 Steps and 12 Traditions (Text & Audio), Daily Reflection, Sobriety Counter, Shareable Daily Inventory & Gratitude List

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| Supporter | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Grateful for the app
- 📚 Comprehensive AA resources
- 🎧 Helpful audio content
- 🔍 Easy to access literature
- ⏱️ Sobriety tracker

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 🔍 Could use more search/navigation features

**Reported bugs**

- Audio playback issues
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to highlight/bookmark text
- Add more AA literature and resources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AA 12 Step Toolkit free?

AA 12 Step Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Everything AA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AA 12 Step Toolkit or Everything AA?

Everything AA is rated higher. AA 12 Step Toolkit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Everything AA averages 4.9 from 72K ratings.

### Do AA 12 Step Toolkit or Everything AA have ads?

Neither AA 12 Step Toolkit nor Everything AA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AA 12 Step Toolkit or Everything AA?

AA 12 Step Toolkit ships an update every 2 months, and Everything AA every 3 weeks. Most recently, AA 12 Step Toolkit was updated on October 15, 2026 and Everything AA on October 16, 2026.

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