# 12 Steps Companion vs 10th Step

The clearest difference is monetization model: 10th Step at free against 12 Steps Companion's paid. 10th Step also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (90% vs 71%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

12 Steps Companion costs $2.99 and 10th Step $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

10th Step holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 10th Step has 3.1K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of 12 Steps Companion's written reviews are positive against 90% of 10th Step's.

12 Steps Companion ships an update every 2 months, 10th Step every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 12 Steps Companion | 10th Step |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-steps-companion/id295775656/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/10th-step/id899778010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 143 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #18 |
| Size | 42 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dean Huff](https://appshunter.io/developer/295775659) | [12 Step Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/947529610) |

## What reviewers say

### 12 Steps Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-steps-companion/id295775656)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Lifestyle, #191 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app provides a modernized digital version of the Big Book for Alcoholics Anonymous members. It features a sobriety calculator, notes, contact database, and a powerful search function to aid in recovery.

**Highlights:** Modernized Big Book reader, Dark mode and adjustable font size, Enhanced sobriety calculator with widgets, AA contacts database with integrated maps, Powerful search and concordance tool, Collection of prayers and promises, Note-taking and sharing capabilities

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 📚 Comprehensive AA literature
- 📱 Convenient mobile access
- ✨ Sobriety calculator included
- 🔍 Effective search feature (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search feature often crashes app
-  outdated content (older editions)
- 📚 Missing specific stories/prayers
- 🐛 Data loss after reinstallation/updates
- 🐛 Sobriety calculator inaccuracies

**Reported bugs**

- Search feature kicks user off the app
- App crashes after using search feature
- Lost bookmarks after deleting and reinstalling
- Lost all data after deleting and reinstalling
- Sobriety counter is off by a day or more

**Requested features**

- Add newer editions of AA literature
- Include specific missing stories (e.g., acceptance prayer, resentment prayer, Dr. Paul's story, Acceptance is the Answer)
- Update preamble and conference-approved material
- Include the 12x12 text
- Add the AA World Service Manual


### 10th Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/10th-step/id899778010)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app simplifies daily inventory by asking ten yes or no questions to guide reflection. It saves your inventories by date and includes an optional tool to track progress on your recovery journey over time. Text boxes allow for detailed comments and insights.

**Highlights:** Nightly inventory questions, Yes/No question format, Date-stamped inventory saving, 12th Step tracking tool, Comment and insight text boxes, Optional passcode protection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and simple to use
- 🚀 Convenient and efficient
- 🙏 Grateful for the thoughtful questions
- 📝 Helpful notes section
- 🔒 Passcode protection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and loses data
- 📤 Difficult to export/share inventory
- 🔢 Percentage scoring not always helpful
- 📃 Doesn't match 10th step exactly from Big Book

**Reported bugs**

- Security passcode doesn't work properly
- Text doesn't show up in dark mode
- Sharing/exporting feature not working
- Inventory questions not displaying

**Requested features**

- Add a question about being self-seeking
- Allow editing of past inventories
- Ability to delete past inventories
- Encrypt inventory data
- Add daily gratitude list


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 12 Steps Companion free?

12 Steps Companion costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 10th Step free?

10th Step costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 12 Steps Companion or 10th Step?

10th Step is rated higher. 12 Steps Companion averages 4.5 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while 10th Step averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do 12 Steps Companion or 10th Step have ads?

Neither 12 Steps Companion nor 10th Step shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 12 Steps Companion or 10th Step?

12 Steps Companion ships an update every 2 months, and 10th Step every 3 weeks. Most recently, 12 Steps Companion was updated on October 17, 2026 and 10th Step on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 12 Steps Companion or 10th Step?

12 Steps Companion currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and 10th Step at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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