Comparison

12 Steps Speakers vs AA Big Book e

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

12 Steps Speakers

Access a vast library of recovery speaker recordings from various 12-step programs. Organize, rate, and download talks for offline listening, all while keeping your data private and local.

Highlights
  • Stream or download speaker recordings
  • Personal rating and topic organization
  • Offline listening capabilities
  • Search and filter by program and speaker
  • Modern audio player with intuitive controls
  • Anonymous app icon option
Features
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12 Steps Speakers is a player for recovery talks recorded by members at open meetings and conventions. Stream over Wi-Fi or cellular, or download to listen offline. Talks from Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and Al-Anon. Also available: 12 Steps Companion. KEY FEATURES PLAYER • Redesigned Now Playing screen • Large playback controls • Seek and progress • Continues in the background, over Bluetooth, and on AirPlay • Shake to Shuffle (can be turned off in Settings) DISCOVER • Search by name, area, event, rating, or topic • Sort by rating, name, or area • Filter by program: AA, NA, CA, OA, Al-Anon ORGANIZE • Rate talks with 1–5 stars • Add your own topics • Ratings and topics stay on this device — they are not synced to a server OFFLINE • Download talks to listen without a connection • Downloads are kept across updates • Dedicated Downloads list FAVORITES • Bookmark talks for later • Works with downloads PRIVACY • Discrete home-screen icon Among the speakers in the library: Bill W., Ebby T., Earl H., Father Ralph P., Joe and Charlie, Ed M., Chuck C., Clancy I., Chris R., and Sue D. — and the rest of the collection, at no extra charge. SUPPORT Questions or feedback: www.deanhuff.com Not affiliated with AA World Services, Inc. Alcoholics Anonymous and The Big Book are registered trademarks of AA World Services, Inc. This app is not affiliated with NA, CA, OA, or Al-Anon either.

About

AA Big Book e

This app provides a digital version of the AA Big Book, allowing users to read, listen to the audio version, and take notes. It features highlighting, bookmarking, search functionality, and a sobriety calculator to support recovery.

Highlights
  • Highlight and color-code text
  • Take notes and reflections
  • Bookmark and quick access
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Full text of the Big Book
  • Audio playback
  • Sobriety calculator
Features
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Introducing the AA Big Book app, your comprehensive companion for recovery! This powerful tool provides a wealth of features to enhance your sobriety journey. Dive into the depths of the Big Book with ease and convenience, and experience sobriety like never before. • Highlight and Color-Code: Customize your reading experience by highlighting important passages and color-coding them for easy reference. Mark significant sections and make them stand out in vibrant hues. • Take Notes: Capture your thoughts, insights, and personal reflections as you delve into the Big Book. Jot down your own interpretations, lessons learned, and meaningful quotes to revisit later. • Bookmark and Quick Access: Never lose your place again! Bookmark pages to effortlessly return to specific passages or chapters. Access your favorite sections instantly, ensuring you stay connected to the wisdom of the Big Book. • Powerful Search Functionality: Seamlessly navigate the Big Book's vast content with our comprehensive search feature. Find specific keywords, phrases, or topics to explore relevant information quickly and efficiently. • 164 Pages and More: Access the complete text of the AA Big Book, spanning 164 pages, and beyond. Immerse yourself in the rich teachings and inspiring stories that have transformed countless lives. • Meeting Readings and Literature: Explore a collection of meeting readings and additional literature to deepen your understanding and broaden your perspective on recovery. Enhance your knowledge with supplementary material that complements the Big Book. • Audio Format: Listen to the Big Book on the go with our integrated audio feature. Immerse yourself in the stories and teachings, and let the powerful messages resonate with you wherever you are. • Sobriety Calculator: Keep track of your progress with a basic sobriety calculator. Celebrate your milestones and see your sober days accumulate, reminding you of the positive changes you've made. • Daily Reflections: Stay inspired with a direct link to the Daily Reflections, a valuable resource for daily meditation and contemplation. Gain fresh insights and renewed motivation with each passing day. Embark on your recovery journey armed with the AA Big Book app, a valuable companion that puts the power of sobriety at your fingertips. Let the wisdom of the Big Book guide you towards a life of fulfilment, serenity, and lasting sobriety. Subscription pricing and terms • AA Big Book eReader + Audio offers an auto-renewing annual subscription at $29.99/year a quarterly auto-renewing subscription at $15.99 or a monthly auto-renewing subscription at $4.99 to provide you with unlimited & ad-free access to the app features while you maintain an active subscription. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use- https://aabigbook.app/terms.php Privacy Policy- https://aabigbook.app/privacy.php This app is not affiliated to, sponsored by or endorsed by Alcoholics Anonymous, AAWS or any other 12 Step fellowship. A.A. & Alcoholics Anonymous are trademarks of A.A.W.S. and are only used in the app on an as-is basis from the public domain book "Alcoholics Anonymous" Please rate our app. For support, contact us through the app or email us directly ibyteapps@gmail.com

Screenshots

12 Steps Speakers4 screens
AA Big Book e4 screens

Verdict

The call

12 Steps Speakers and AA Big Book e both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of 12 Steps Speakers's written reviews are positive against 0% of AA Big Book e's. 12 Steps Speakers also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). AA Big Book e's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AA Big Book e is free to download; 12 Steps Speakers costs $2.99 up front. AA Big Book e sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 12 Steps Speakers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 12 Steps Speakers against 4.5 for AA Big Book e. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of 12 Steps Speakers's written reviews are positive against 0% of AA Big Book e's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

12 Steps Speakers ships an update every 4 months, AA Big Book e weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
12 Steps Speakers versus AA Big Book e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter12 Steps SpeakersAA Big Book e
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (15 ratings) — better4.5 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1520 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB33 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDean HuffTushar Bhagat

Customer experience

12 Steps Speakers

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative28.3%

AA Big Book e

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

12 Steps Speakers

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • App stopped working
  • No customer support
  • App needs to be updated
  • Player keeps freezing
  • Internet connection error
Show 21 more
  • Offline listening doesn't work right
  • Cannot switch speakers when offline
  • App crashes
  • Content doesn't play
  • Download functionality issues
  • Duplicate speakers listed
  • Speakers names misspelled
  • App crashes on opening after update
  • Audio cannot be paused when streaming
  • Lost place after pausing and resuming streams
  • Only one NA speaker after update
  • Wiped off recordings after update
  • Content doesn't play on iPhone 4s
  • App crashes halfway through a speaker
  • App freezes, goes black, and crashes
  • Too many of the same speakers listed
  • Errors in the app
  • Cannot open app after updating
  • Play button doesn't work properly
  • Download doesn't work properly
  • Full of bugs

Requested features

19 requests
  • Add more speakers with periodic updates
  • Update content for Al-anon
  • Improve tech for player freezing
  • Add a 'NEW' section for recordings
  • Allow users to upload or recommend speakers
Show 14 more
  • Identify multi-volume talks by number
  • Add speakers with concepts as a theme
  • Improve sound quality
  • Add CODA and S fellowships
  • Create a free lite version for newcomers
  • Add a way to check off listened speakers
  • Fix bugs and kinks in the app
  • Improve search functionality
  • Add more OA speakers
  • Allow fast forwarding and saving downloaded talks
  • Fix favorites option
  • Improve offline listening functionality
  • Allow pausing streams without losing place
  • Add more speakers from different countries

AA Big Book e

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

12 Steps Speakers

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AA Big Book e

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription7 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is 12 Steps Speakers free?
12 Steps Speakers costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AA Big Book e free?
AA Big Book e is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 12 Steps Speakers or AA Big Book e?
12 Steps Speakers is rated higher. 12 Steps Speakers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while AA Big Book e averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.
Do 12 Steps Speakers or AA Big Book e have ads?
Neither 12 Steps Speakers nor AA Big Book e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 12 Steps Speakers or AA Big Book e?
12 Steps Speakers ships an update every 4 months, and AA Big Book e weekly. Most recently, 12 Steps Speakers was updated on October 17, 2026 and AA Big Book e on October 5, 2026.

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