Comparison

12 Steps vs Smart FM+

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

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About

12 Steps

Access essential 12-step literature, audio resources, and a supportive community for recovery. Track your sobriety, find meetings, and connect with others on their journey.

Highlights
  • Complete 12-step literature and audio
  • Daily reflections and prayers
  • Sobriety tracker with milestones
  • Live meeting finder (phone, Zoom)
  • Active sober community support
  • Speaker talks and podcasts
Features
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Carry essential resources and an active, supportive community wherever you go! Join the most active sober community on any app, and have every resource you could need in one place. Over 100,000+ individuals trust it to provide them with the support they need on their journey, one day at a time. Unlock the complete text and audio of foundational material, reflections for each day, resources to help you stay sober, and much more! Foundational Material - Immerse yourself in the content spread across 164 pages, including prayers, personal stories, and insights into the steps and traditions. - Includes the full Big Book text, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions (12 and 12), As Bill Sees it, Daily Reflections, Prayers, Living Sober, the Joe and Charlie Audio Tapes, and much more! - Easily navigate through pages and chapters with search and highlight features, ensuring a smooth reading experience. - Customize your reading with adjustable font sizes and Light and Dark Mode options for comfortable reading anytime, anywhere. - Have the cornerstone material always at hand, offering constant guidance and support in your journey towards sobriety and personal development. Podcasts and Audiobooks - Explore a variety of podcasts and audiobooks from individuals sharing their journey to recovery. - Discover new content contributed by community members or share your own story with others. - Listen to audio versions of foundational material, making it easier to absorb its wisdom wherever you are. Speaker Talks - Gain motivation and insights by listening to speaker talks from meetings worldwide. - Stay updated with new content added regularly, offering a continuous flow of inspiration. Tracker for Sobriety - Monitor your sobriety by recording your sobriety date and tracking your progress in days, weeks, months, and years. - Celebrate milestones with digital tokens, marking each step of your journey. - Embrace the practice of tracking and celebrating your sobriety, one day at a time. Meeting Finder - Connect with the community by attending live meetings at any time, accessible via phone, Zoom, and other services. - Access meetings directly from various sources, with real-time updates and options tailored to your preferences. - Filter meetings based on type, format, language, and accessibility. Community Support - Engage with an active, moderated community offering support, understanding, and camaraderie. - Connect with individuals sharing the common goal of staying sober, one day at a time. - Find strength and insight from daily reflections, shared stories, and lessons learned. - Enhance your journey and minimize the risk of relapse with the support of a like-minded community. - Share your story in a safe, supportive space with community guidelines. Objectionable content and abusive behavior are not tolerated: every member can report posts and block other users at any time. From foundational material to community support, this app is your companion on the path to sobriety. Join our community and experience the difference it can make. Download the app today and take the first step towards a brighter, sober future. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Smart FM+

This app helps you locate your parked car using your phone's location and Bluetooth connectivity. It also monitors your car's battery voltage and provides historical data. Simply plug in the transmitter, connect via Bluetooth, and set your car radio to a matching FM frequency.

Highlights
  • Car-seeking positioning
  • Voltage detection
  • FM frequency settings
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Parking location recording
  • Map navigation to car
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Smart FM + is an application based on Bluetooth and mobile location Usage:Plug smart FM+ transmitter into the vehicle's DC 12V or 24V cigarette lighter socket. After the car is started, the transmitter will be automatically turned on. The indicator light flashes blue to enter the Bluetooth pairing mode.Open the Smart FM+ APP and click “Connect” to connect the device via Bluetooth. Once connected, the icon “Connected” appears. Major function: 1、FM Settings:Turn on the car radio, set the frequency between 88.1-107.9 MHZ, plug in the device, adjust the frequency to the same frequency you set on the radio. 2、Voltage Detection:Voltage Detection:\nThis product will automatically detect the battery voltage of your car and the voltage of USB1 and USB2 outputs. The log icon below can check the voltage history of the car. Click the battery voltage to check the battery voltage status of the car. Green/Yellow/Orange icons are to help you determine battery status. 3、Car-seeking positioning:Find My Car:\nWhen your stop the engine, the product will automatically record the location and time of your current parking. When you don't remember the parking position of your car, open the app and follow the direction of the arrow. You can also open the map navigation to help you find the last recorded parking position. When you are close to the car, you will be prompted “The car is close, please unlock your car.“.

Screenshots

12 Steps4 screens
Smart FM+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 12 Steps at 4.8 against Smart FM+'s 2.3. 12 Steps also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and ratings volume (15K vs 15). Smart FM+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. 12 Steps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smart FM+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

12 Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 12 Steps has 15K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of 12 Steps's written reviews are positive against 50% of Smart FM+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

12 Steps ships an update every 5 days, Smart FM+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
12 Steps versus Smart FM+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter12 StepsSmart FM+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings) — better2.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperProduct Growth LLC桂标 曾

Customer experience

12 Steps

All ratings14,744 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative13.0%

Smart FM+

All ratings15 ratings
Positive26.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

12 Steps

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login/signup issues
  • Sobriety date calculator not working
  • Page formatting and scrolling problems
  • Frequent crashes and app instability

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add 12 Steps and 12 Traditions text
  • Implement bookmarking and highlighting
  • Introduce a dark mode option
  • Add daily meditations and reflections
  • Implement push notifications for reminders

Smart FM+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

12 Steps

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
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  • One Year Ad-free3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
  • One Year Ad-free3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Smart FM+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 12 Steps free?
12 Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart FM+ free?
Smart FM+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 12 Steps or Smart FM+?
12 Steps is rated higher. 12 Steps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Smart FM+ averages 2.3 from 15 ratings.
Do 12 Steps or Smart FM+ have ads?
12 Steps shows ads; Smart FM+ does not.
Which is updated more often, 12 Steps or Smart FM+?
12 Steps ships an update every 5 days, and Smart FM+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, 12 Steps was updated on November 5, 2026 and Smart FM+ on November 3, 2026.

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