# AA 12 Step Toolkit vs Hack Shack

The clearest difference is rating: AA 12 Step Toolkit at 4.8 against Hack Shack's 4.0. AA 12 Step Toolkit also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Hack Shack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads and device support 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. Hack Shack asks for nothing beyond the download.

AA 12 Step Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AA 12 Step Toolkit has 3.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | AA 12 Step Toolkit | Hack Shack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-12-step-toolkit/id1452072215/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-shack/id6812558634/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tushar Bhagat](https://appshunter.io/developer/901932809) | [Hack Shack](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812558636) |

## 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


### Hack Shack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-shack/id6812558634)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AA 12 Step Toolkit free?

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

### Is Hack Shack free?

Hack Shack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

AA 12 Step Toolkit is rated higher. AA 12 Step Toolkit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Hack Shack averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AA 12 Step Toolkit or Hack Shack have ads?

Neither AA 12 Step Toolkit nor Hack Shack shows ads.

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