Frequently Asked
Questions

My Tenth Step is a mobile app designed to support people in recovery through daily check-ins, personal inventory management, AI-powered insights, and community features. It's based on the principles of the Tenth Step in 12-step programs, which emphasizes continued personal inventory and prompt acknowledgment when we're wrong.

Yes! My Tenth Step offers a robust free tier that includes all core features: daily check-ins, personal inventory, progress tracking, squad creation, and up to 5 AI insights per day. Premium subscribers get unlimited AI insights, advanced analytics, and additional features for $9.99/month.

Not at all! While My Tenth Step is inspired by 12-step principles, it's designed for anyone interested in daily self-reflection, personal growth, and mindful living. The app can complement any recovery program, therapy, or simply your personal wellness journey.

My Tenth Step is available on both iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android devices. You can download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Absolutely. Privacy is our top priority. All squad chat messages are end-to-end encrypted, meaning only you and your squad members can read them. We use industry-standard security measures including TLS/SSL encryption for data in transit, secure cloud storage, and support for biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID). We never sell your data, and we never will.

Yes. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from within the app settings. Once requested, your personal data will be permanently deleted within 30 days. You can also export a copy of your data before deletion.

The AI Guide feature only processes the specific inventory items or questions you choose to share with it. Your conversations with the AI are processed securely and are not used to train AI models. You control what information you share with the AI feature.

Daily check-ins are short, guided reflection exercises you can complete in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Each check-in includes mood tracking, gratitude journaling, and goal setting. They're designed to take just a few minutes while providing meaningful structure to your day.

The personal inventory is a private space to track and process fears, resentments, and other items that arise in daily life. You can categorize items, add notes, track your progress in working through them, and optionally get AI-powered insights to help you understand patterns.

Squads are private groups where you can connect with your recovery community. You can create a squad and invite others using a secure invite code. Squad members can chat in real-time with end-to-end encrypted messages, providing a safe space for support and accountability.

The AI Guide provides personalized insights and suggestions based on your inventory items. You can ask it to help you explore patterns, understand your triggers, or get suggestions for working through specific issues. It's designed to complement (not replace) human support like sponsors or therapists.

You can upgrade to Premium from within the app by going to Settings > Subscription. We offer a 7-day free trial so you can experience all Premium features before committing. Payment is processed securely through the App Store or Google Play.

Subscriptions are managed through your device's app store. On iOS, go to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. On Android, go to Google Play Store > Menu > Subscriptions. You can cancel anytime and will retain Premium access until the end of your billing period.

Yes! When you create an account, your data syncs across all your devices. Simply log in with the same account on any iOS or Android device to access your check-ins, inventory, and squads.