Comparison

SMART Recovery 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

SMART Recovery

This app connects individuals with mutual-support groups to overcome addiction to substances or activities. It guides participants in developing self-empowerment for balanced living through a science-based program.

Highlights
  • Mutual-support groups
  • Addiction recovery
  • Science-based 4-Point Program
  • Develop self-empowerment
  • Balanced living guidance
Features
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SMART Recovery is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such as gambling or over-eating). Participants find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by our science-based and sensible 4-Point Program®.

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

SMART Recovery4 screens
AA Everyday1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AA Everyday at every 3 days against SMART Recovery's monthly. SMART Recovery's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMART Recovery ships an update monthly, AA Everyday every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SMART Recovery versus AA Everyday: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART RecoveryAA Everyday
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSMART Recovery USA, Inc.ComJot

In-app purchases

None

SMART Recovery

No in-app purchases

None

AA Everyday

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMART Recovery free?
SMART Recovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AA Everyday free?
AA Everyday is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMART Recovery or AA Everyday have ads?
Neither SMART Recovery nor AA Everyday shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMART Recovery or AA Everyday?
SMART Recovery ships an update monthly, and AA Everyday every 3 days. Most recently, SMART Recovery was updated on November 3, 2026 and AA Everyday on November 4, 2026.

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