Comparison

12 Steps vs YourKeepr

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

Head to head
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

YourKeepr

This app works with a pocket-sized breathalyzer device to accurately measure breath alcohol concentration. It provides insights over time and allows secure check-ins with others. Requires the Keepr breathalyzer device for testing.

Highlights
  • Accurate BrAC testing
  • Pocket-sized device integration
  • Insights over time
  • Secure check-ins
  • BrAC capture and measurement
Features
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Keepr is alcohol testing made for today. An accurate, pocket-sized device for smarter breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) testing. An innovative app to unlock insights over time and securely check in with loved ones or other invested parties. Capture and measurement of BrAC requires the use of a Keepr breathalyzer device. App Terms of Service: https://yourkeepr.com/pages/app-terms-of-service

Screenshots

12 Steps4 screens
YourKeepr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: YourKeepr at none against 12 Steps's shown. YourKeepr also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 12 Steps's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 19) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and YourKeepr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 12 Steps against 4.7 for YourKeepr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 12 Steps has 15K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of 12 Steps's written reviews are positive against 67% of YourKeepr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

12 Steps ships an update every 5 days, YourKeepr every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
12 Steps versus YourKeepr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter12 StepsYourKeepr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15K ratings) — better4.7 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB111 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperProduct Growth LLCConsumer Safety Technology, LLC

Customer experience

12 Steps

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

YourKeepr

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

YourKeepr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

12 Steps

Subscriptions13
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • 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$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
1 purchases

YourKeepr

Subscriptions1
  • Keepr Drive Monthly3 Months trial$49.991 Month

Questions

Is 12 Steps free?
12 Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YourKeepr free?
YourKeepr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 12 Steps or YourKeepr?
12 Steps is rated higher. 12 Steps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while YourKeepr averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.
Do 12 Steps or YourKeepr have ads?
12 Steps shows ads; YourKeepr does not.
Which is updated more often, 12 Steps or YourKeepr?
12 Steps ships an update every 5 days, and YourKeepr every 4 weeks. Most recently, 12 Steps was updated on October 22, 2026 and YourKeepr on October 10, 2026.

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