# 12 Steps vs YourKeepr

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 12 Steps | YourKeepr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-steps-tools-for-recovery/id990308161/reviews)** | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yourkeepr/id6480014565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Product Growth LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704221883) | [Consumer Safety Technology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451778681) |

## What reviewers say

### 12 Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-steps-tools-for-recovery/id990308161)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| One Year Ad-free | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| One Year Ad-free | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for recovery
- 🙏 Helpful prayers and resources
- 📱 Portable and convenient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💯 Fantastic for newcomers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📖 Outdated book edition
- 💤 Doesn't save reading progress
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate pages
- 🔊 Low-quality speaker tapes

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yourkeepr/id6480014565)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keepr Drive Monthly | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*