Outback Magazine vs 12 Steps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Outback Magazine
Explore the diverse landscapes and fascinating people of Australia. Discover stories of tradition, innovation, and the spirit of the bush. This app brings the heart of Australia to your fingertips.
- Explore Australian scenery
- Discover colorful characters
- Read about bush traditions
- Learn about new innovations
- Access current and back issues
- Subscription options available
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When you read OUTBACK we introduce you to some of our most colourful characters, and show you some truly amazing scenery along the way; from broad sweeping plains, to vibrant red deserts and soaring mountain ranges … all surrounded, of course, by crystal blue oceans. This is OUTBACK magazine, the inspirational read that takes you beyond the city and deep into the heart of Australia. In our pages you’ll discover a world of fascinating people, some hard at work keeping old traditions alive, others fast discovering new ways to breathe vibrancy and life into an ancient land. Whether it be the forests of Tasmania, the high country of Victoria or the untamed Top End, this is a land of energy, hope and innovation. For more than 10 years OUTBACK magazine has brought the people of the bush together, highlighting in a positive, supportive style of reporting their struggles, successes and triumphs. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx
12 Steps
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The 12 Steps app is designed to make step work simple, easy, fun, and secure. Our platform keeps you engaged while prioritizing your safety and security. 1. Do your Step Work on your device A groundbreaking app that lets you complete written step work from any Twelve Step program in a secure, convenient iPhone or iPad application. 2. The 12 Steps - Just For You Whether you’re part of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or Gamblers Anonymous, we’ve got you covered. We support most major fellowships, with more added regularly. 3. Daily Journals a Breeze With 12 Steps Journals, keep a daily record of your thoughts, feelings, actions, and behavior — all in an easy-to-use editor. Track your feelings and progress daily. 4. App Notifications Gentle reminders to motivate your step work or journaling. We also celebrate key recovery milestones with you. 5. Device Synchronization Whether you use the app on iPad or iPhone, your data stays synced and secure wherever you access it. 6. Powerful Performance The 12 Steps app is engineered with state-of-the-art performance so it just works and lets you focus on what matters most: your step work! 7. Security First We use state-of-the-art security to keep your data safe from hackers and prying eyes. 8. Truly Your Data Our platform secures everything you type so your data remains yours. Not even our team can see what you’ve written thanks to our encryption technology. A registered account is required to sign in to the 12 Steps app. Once you’ve signed up you’ll unlock the app’s capabilities. We support full account deletion that purges everything you’ve saved — you’re in control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 12 Steps at none against Outback Magazine's 12. 12 Steps also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). Outback Magazine's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Outback Magazine sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months. 12 Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.
Outback Magazine ships an update every 4 months, 12 Steps every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Outback Magazine | 12 Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jellyfish Connect Limited | 12Steps Limited |
In-app purchases
Outback Magazine
- Outback Magazine$9.996 Months
- Outback Magazine1 Month trial$15.991 Year
- Outback Tracks 2011$4.99
- OUTBACK 81$4.99
- OUTBACK DINING 2012$4.99
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- OUTBACK 85$4.99
- OUTBACK STATIONS 2012$4.99
- OUTBACK TRACKS 2013$4.99
- Special 4$4.99
- STATIONS 2016.$4.99
- STATIONS 2018$4.99
- OUTBACK Travel 2020$4.99
12 Steps
No in-app purchases
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