# Rootd vs The Tapping Solution

The clearest difference is monetization model: Rootd at freemium against The Tapping Solution's subscription. Rootd also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). The Tapping Solution's advantage is chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rootd sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and The Tapping Solution sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 Rootd against 4.8 for The Tapping Solution. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 24K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Rootd's written reviews are positive against 85% of The Tapping Solution's.

Rootd ships an update every 5 days, The Tapping Solution every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootd | The Tapping Solution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369/reviews) | [4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tapping-solution/id1419815487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 150 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simply Rooted Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294325827) | [The Tapping Solution, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419815486) |

## What reviewers say

### Rootd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootd-panic-attacks-and-anxiety/id1289018369)

This app offers immediate and long-term relief from anxiety and panic attacks. It provides tools like a panic button, guided breathing, journaling, and educational lessons to help users understand and overcome their anxiety. Features also include soothing visualizations, sleep aids, and an emergency contact option.

**Highlights:** Panic attack SOS button, Guided deep breathing exercises, Anxiety journaling, Soothing visualizations, Educational lessons on anxiety, Sleep aids and relaxing sounds, Emergency contact feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chat With Ron | $2.99 | per month |
| Rootd Full Access Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Annual Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access 6 Months | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| 7 Day Trial Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Rootd Full Access Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Rootd Lifetime Full Access | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Helps with anxiety and panic attacks
- 🧘‍♀️ Useful breathing and relaxation exercises
- 📚 Informative lessons on understanding anxiety
- 🆓 Provides helpful free features
- 🔒 No ads or distractions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features can be expensive
- 🐛 Some technical issues like app crashes
- 🚫 Limited free content, need to pay for full access
- 🤖 Voice/audio quality could be improved
- 🤔 Certain features not always reliable during panic attacks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on launch
- Certain features not functioning as expected
- Syncing/login issues with paid subscriptions

**Requested features**

- More free content and exercises
- Ability to customize/personalize the app
- Integration with wearables or smart home devices
- Expanded journaling and mood tracking capabilities
- Games or interactive elements to distract during anxiety


### The Tapping Solution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tapping-solution/id1419815487)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Learn Tapping (EFT) techniques to reduce stress, anxiety, and pain, and improve sleep. Access hundreds of guided meditations for lasting results in areas like emotional release, physical discomfort, and women's health.

**Highlights:** Stress and anxiety reduction, Pain relief meditations, Sleep improvement techniques, Emotional release exercises, Support for specific health concerns, Meditations for various life stages and professions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $67.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome App
- 🚀 Regular use for more than two years!
- 🚀 Outstanding
- 🚀 Love this App
- 🚀 Tapping brings me Peace

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Expensive!!!
- 🐛 Not happy
- 🐛 Dangerous negative messages
- 🐛 Disappointing.
- 🐛 Wish I could hear it better

**Reported bugs**

- New update affects downloaded category
- Immediate turn off win $100 flashes up in your face

**Requested features**

- Language
- Wish I could hear it better


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rootd free?

Rootd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Tapping Solution free?

The Tapping Solution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rootd or The Tapping Solution?

Rootd and The Tapping Solution are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 24K ratings respectively.

### Do Rootd or The Tapping Solution have ads?

Both Rootd and The Tapping Solution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rootd or The Tapping Solution?

Rootd ships an update every 5 days, and The Tapping Solution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rootd was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Tapping Solution on October 14, 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.*