# Taper: Medication Tapering App — Pain-free substance reduction

> Medication and substance tapering tracker with optional AI scheduling. (iPhone/iPad app by Dot LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taper-medication-tapering-app/id6743771314 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dot LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661418467)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $3.99)
- Rating: 4.23/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 115 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taper-medication-tapering-app/id6743771314/reviews.md

## What is Taper?

Taper helps you reduce your use of medications or substances without disrupting work, family, or daily routines.

Everything you track stays on your device. No accounts, no servers, no ads, no tracking. We never see your data.

Whether you're tapering off benzodiazepines, antidepressants, pain medications, kratom or other recreational substances, Taper gives you a clear record of what you're taking and how it's affecting you.

FREE FEATURES

• Log every dose with exact amount, unit, and time
• Daily check-ins for mood, side effects, cravings, and withdrawal symptoms
• Track reasons for each dose
• Follow-up reflections on how doses made you feel
• Usage charts in 7-day, 30-day, or all-time views
• Encrypted backups to export and restore your data
• Light and dark mode
• Clean, calming design built for clarity, especially on tough days

TAPER PLANS - PREMIUM

Build a tapering schedule and stay on track:

• AI assistant that builds your plan through conversation
• Upload a photo, PDF, or spreadsheet of your provider's taper plan to create the schedule
• Daily reminders at your exact doses and times
• Visual progress chart with your current step highlighted
• Support for multiple concentrations within a single plan (mg/mL)
• Edit doses, timing, and schedule anytime
• Pause and resume when life gets in the way

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

No accounts to create. No cloud sync. No way for us to access your information. Optional encrypted backups let you download or restore your data securely. 

Taper was built by people who've lived through withdrawal, frustration, and recovery, and want to make it less painful for the next person.

Terms of Use: https://usetaper.app/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://usetaper.app/privacy/

## Key features

- Log every dose with amount, unit, and time
- Daily check-ins for mood, side effects, and cravings
- Track reasons for each dose
- Usage charts and graphs
- AI assistant for schedule creation
- Daily reminders for doses
- Encrypted backups

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taper-medication-tapering-app/id6743771314/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect for my needs

*2026-05-21*

This is perfect for my needs. I can enter any medication (Valium and THC in my case) develop a gradual taper plan using principles of the Ashton Manual, log my results, log my symptoms, and change course if needed. So far I have tapered off of 31.6 mg of Valium after 33 years of hearing I have a chemical imbalance. I don’t. I was simply a career patient for a doctor. This app gives me agency without having to keep track on a blank piece of paper. Hal A. Loots

### 1/5 — Can’t create a plan

*2026-05-05*

AI gets stuck trying to create a plan. Even after buying the subscription it can’t do the most basic task.

**Developer response:** Please send us an email at support@usetaper.app if you have feedback or need support. We often respond within 24 hours with a solution. App Store reviews take several days to be approved and we frequently resolve issues before we see them. I believe that is the case here. Please restart your app, press "Clear" in the chat, and try again. ❤️

### 5/5 — thank you

*2026-05-04*

helped me a lot , truly

**Developer response:** ❤️

### 5/5 — Helps my lifestyle

*2026-02-26*

I feel as if my life has greatly improved after finding this app that was recommended to me by a good friend at work who has been using it for about a year they said. They showed me how it had made improvements in their life day to day since we have similar life needs and it made me want to give it a shot. So far i have no complaints and really enjoy the ease of access and use throughout the day.

### 5/5 — FINALLY FOUND an App that does it RIGHT!!!!

*2026-02-20*

Honestly been on the hunt for something like this!! I’ve been saying this for a while now, that someone should develop an app or website to help people Taper down on medical/recreational dosages. This app definitely hits the nail on the hammer! The user friendliness, the app setup, the ease and tranquility of how it all comes together to help you come up with a plan and monitor your usage. Overall i give it an 11/10!!

### 5/5 — DONT LET COMPETITORS FOOL YOU

*2026-02-18*

I can’t tell you how amazing this app has been to apply to my every day life. Whoever made this app clearly, understands substance dependency and the neurology behind managing habits. There are WAY TOO MANY copy cats of this app so beware of them. This is the legit tapering app hands down and not just some Chinese company trying to rip off the idea.

### 5/5 — Really helps

*2026-02-16*

Taper keeps me aware of the value of my progress and helps me stick with the doses. Looking at what I got through already, I don’t want to backtrack. I know where I am going and how long it will take. That’s worth so much to me.

### 5/5 — Literally a life saver

*2026-02-09*

Just when I couldn’t kick some unhealthy habits, I came across the official TAPER app. Don’t be fooled by competitors. This thing definitely works by design. Cheers 🤘🏼

### 5/5 — Feels like it was made by someone who truly cares

*2026-02-08*

You can tell it was made by someone who actually cares and understands how hard tapering can be. Nothing feels rushed or generic. At the same time, it’s very clearly built by someone who knows what they’re doing. The design is calming, straightforward, and effortless to use.

This app honestly meant more to me than I expected. Taper deals with something that’s really personal and vulnerable. It doesn’t feel like an app trying to collect data or push features. It feels like someone built the thing they wished they had and shared it.

### 5/5 — Finally !

*2026-02-07*

This app has been a huge help in my Xanax taper. It keeps me on track, lets me log symptoms, and makes the process feel manageable instead of overwhelming. I’m in week two and feel more confident than ever about finally getting off a medication that caused serious harm in my life. A genuinely supportive tool when used alongside medical care.

## Frequently asked questions about Taper

### What does the Taper app do?

Taper is designed to help users gradually reduce their intake of medications or substances. It provides tools for logging doses, tracking daily symptoms like mood and cravings, and visualizing usage patterns over time. The app aims to make the tapering process less disruptive to daily life.

### What are the key features of the Taper app?

Free features include logging every dose with exact details, daily check-ins for mood and side effects, tracking reasons for doses, and usage charts. Premium features offer an AI assistant to build tapering plans, the ability to import provider plans, daily reminders, and visual progress charts.

### How much does the Taper app cost?

The app offers a range of free features for basic tracking and logging. For advanced features like AI-powered schedule creation, daily reminders, and visual progress charts, users can upgrade to a premium plan. Specific pricing details for the premium plan are available within the app.

### Is my data private and secure with Taper?

Yes, the app is designed with privacy as a core principle. No accounts are required, and data is stored solely on your device. There are no cloud syncs or servers that can access your information. Optional encrypted backups allow you to export and restore your data securely.

### Who is the Taper app for?

This app is intended for individuals who are looking to taper off medications or substances such as benzodiazepines, antidepressants, pain medications, kratom, or other recreational substances. It's for anyone who wants a structured, private, and supportive tool to manage their reduction journey.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-06-27

Version 1.4.0 adds a new manual taper plan editor, making it easier to adjust step doses, timing, and dates directly.

This update also improves AI plan chat reliability, so Taper is clearer when a plan needs more information before it can be created.

Backup & Restore has been improved for major app updates, including clearer saved-backup actions and better recovery for missing doses, check-ins, follow-ups, and taper plans.

Notifications are more reliable, charts work better across iPhone and iPad layouts, and the app should feel smoother overall.

### 1.3.7 — 2026-03-23

Dark mode
Liquid tapering support for multiple concentrations in a plan
File upload support in AI plan builder (CSV, PDT, TXT, TSV)  
Taper plan line on dose charts
Follow-up reminder countdown on history cards
Improved AI plan reliability and validation
Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.3.5 — 2026-02-12

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.3.4 — 2026-02-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.3.3 — 2026-01-26

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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All apps by Dot LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1661418467

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