# My NA vs CTRL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CTRL at 100% against My NA's 24%. CTRL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.4). My NA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CTRL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. My NA asks for nothing beyond the download.

CTRL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of My NA's written reviews are positive against 100% of CTRL's.

## The numbers

| Metric | My NA | CTRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-na-narcotics-anonymous/id627643748/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-get-sober/id6754462854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 236 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NA World Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/627643751) | [Viral Tech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773821550) |

## What reviewers say

### My NA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-na-narcotics-anonymous/id627643748)

Find Narcotics Anonymous meetings, both in-person and virtual, with this app. It also includes a clean time calculator, daily readings, and links to official resources.

**Highlights:** In-person meeting finder, Virtual meeting finder, Clean time calculator, Daily readings (Just For Today), Spiritual Principal a Day readings, Links to NA.Org resources

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Just For Today (JFT) and Spiritual Principle of the Day (SPAD) readings are helpful and appreciated
- 🗺️ GPS-enabled meeting location search (in older versions)
- ⏱️ Clean time counter tracks recovery progress
- 🌍 Helpful for finding meetings while traveling
- 🎯 Simple, clean interface design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔗 Recent update redirects to external website instead of in-app meeting search
- ❌ Meeting finder functionality removed or severely degraded
- 📊 Outdated and inaccurate meeting information
- 🔍 Difficult to find meetings in user's area
- ⚠️ Meetings listed at wrong times or closed locations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when searching for meetings
- Blank blue screen on launch
- Meeting finder returns zero results in areas with active meetings
- Location auto-detection not working
- Manual location entry produces no results

**Requested features**

- Restore in-app meeting finder with map and list views
- Filter meetings by day of week and time
- Show meeting duration information
- Display group names alongside meeting details
- Add calendar integration with meeting reminders


### CTRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-get-sober/id6754462854)

This app helps users break free from alcohol, weed, and cigarettes through daily pledges, progress tracking, and educational insights. It offers a private and anonymous experience to foster self-control and build a stronger mindset for recovery.

**Highlights:** Daily pledge system, Sobriety streak tracker, Educational insights, Minimalist and anonymous design, Inspirational reminders, Track progress and milestones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CTRL Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| CTRL Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My NA free?

My NA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CTRL free?

CTRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My NA or CTRL?

CTRL is rated higher. My NA averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CTRL averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do My NA or CTRL have ads?

Neither My NA nor CTRL shows ads.

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