# 12 Step Guide - AA

> Step by step explanation of the AA 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous via sharing.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibyteapps.aa12stepguide](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibyteapps.aa12stepguide)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ibyteapps.aa12stepguide`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** iByte Apps Limited
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 210,634
- **Rating:** 4.74 / 5 (4,033 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.2.8
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-30
- **First published:** 2017-08-28
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ibyteapps.aa12stepguide)
- **Website:** [http://www.ibyteapps.com](http://www.ibyteapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.12steptoolkit.com/privacy-policy](https://www.12steptoolkit.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

The **12 Step Guide - AA** Chrome extension offers a comprehensive, step-by-step explanation of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 steps through heartfelt sharing and personal experience. Crafted by a sober member of the AA community, it provides authentic strength, hope, and guidance for those seeking recovery.

Beyond the detailed AA steps, users can access a sobriety calculator, a curated selection of AA literature, and the full text of the Big Book (164 pages). This extension aims to support individuals on their journey toward sobriety while clarifying that it is not sponsored by or affiliated with the official Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship or AAWS Inc.

## Rankings

- #155,720 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.ibyteapps.aa12stepguide.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the app as a comprehensive, easy-to-use, all-in-one resource for AA readings, prayers, and recovery support, with a layout that makes content readily accessible and helpful for sponsorship. The main downside noted across reviews is pervasive advertising that interrupts use and can feel revenue-focused rather than recovery-oriented.

### Pros

- Exhaustive/very thorough collection of readings and resources
- All-in-one go-to hub for readings and prayers with easy reference
- Helpful for recovery and for sponsoring others, providing support in difficult spots
- User-friendly layout with practical guidance

### Cons

- Excessive intrusive ads disrupt usage
- Ad-driven nature can feel revenue-focused rather than recovery-oriented

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibyteapps.aa12stepguide)