Comparison

The Tapping Solution vs Breathwrk

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Tapping Solution

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
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Lower your stress levels, reduce anxiety, overcome fears, relieve pain, get better sleep, and so much more. All made possible with access to hundreds of meditations in the Tapping Solution App. You'll learn how to use Tapping (also known as EFT, or Emotional Freedom Techniques), to lead a happier and healthier life. Over 15 million sessions completed so far, ranging in length from 2 minutes (a quick session) to 20 minutes (to guide your deeper work). "Like someone turned off the anxiety switch." - Debbie, App member "This is one of the most calming and tools in my mindfulness toolkit." -App member "I'm 46 and struggled with a racing mind at bedtime and anxiety my whole life. I'm shocked that as I do this before sleep, I feel like I got the deep, restorative sleep my body with fibromyalgia needs to heal." -Susie, App member Tapping has also been recommended by top doctors, therapists, psychologists, personal development experts, and mental health experts including Mark Hyman, M.D., Tony Robbins, Ruth Buczynski, Ph.D., Dawson Church, Ph.D., Brendon Burchard, Eric Leskowitz, M.D., and many others! Clinical Research About The App Published in A Top-Tier Journal: A recent study conducted on the Tapping Solution App's effectiveness of immediate reduction of psychological distress concluded that there was statistically significant reduction in the emotional intensity ratings between the start and end of sessions for stress and anxiety sessions, thus offering preliminary evidence on the immediate effects of The Tapping Solution App in reducing psychological distress. Follow along effortlessly with Meditations designed for you to get lasting results. Topics include: * Lowering stress about: family, finances, health, work, the world & more * Sleep support for: insomnia, fall asleep faster, quiet your racing mind & more * Releasing emotions such as: anger, anxiety, fear, grief, guilt, sadness, self-doubt, shame & more * Relief from pain such as: arthritis, back pain, cancer pain, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, headaches, knee pain, neck pain, sciatic pain & more * Supporting your body in healing from: allergies, colds, high blood pressure, inflammation, indigestion, tinnitus, TMJ & more * Women's health support for: early motherhood, fertility, IVF, menopause, pregnancy & more * Weight loss & body confidence support for: critical self-talk, eliminating cravings, getting back on track & more * Support for children, military/veterans & teachers. Subscription Pricing and Terms: Auto-renewing monthly subscription & auto-renewing yearly subscriptions are offered, both of which allow full access to all content for as long as you maintain an active subscription. A lifetime subscription, which is a one-time-only payment, is also offered, giving unlimited access to all of the content inside the app forever. Prices are set in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on your country. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes account at the time of the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period end date, and the cost of the renewal will be listed. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. The information presented in this app, including introducing EFT Tapping is not intended to represent that Tapping is used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological disorder. Tapping is not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment. We strongly advise that you seek professional advice as appropriate before making any health decision. Read more about the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy here: https://bit.ly/2UFLd02

About

Breathwrk

Improve your mental and physical well-being with neuroscience-based breathing exercises. This app offers guided sessions for sleep, stress, focus, and energy, with customizable sensory experiences and habit tracking.

Highlights
  • 100s of guided exercises and classes
  • Daily updated classes
  • Habit tracking and reminders
  • Customizable sounds, visuals, and haptics
  • Lung score and exhale tests
  • Apple Health Integration
  • Offline Access
Features
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Breathwrk, now a part of Peloton, is #1 breathing app for Sleep, Stress, Focus, and Energy. Breathwrk is a simple yet powerful way to improve your mental and physical well-being in just seconds with neuroscience based breathing exercises. Join the millions breathing with Breathwrk across the world today! Peloton All Access, Guide and App+ Members have Breathwrk provided for free as part of their membership. After downloading the latest version of the Breathwrk App, Peloton members should follow the instructions and log in with their Peloton username or email and password. Breathwrk makes it fun and easy to learn and master breathwork with guided breathing exercises. Get a full sensory experience with customizable sounds, visuals, haptic vibrations, and breath coaches. Build your practice by setting reminders, tracking streaks, and following Breathwrk’s recommended protocols. Breathwrk adapts to your lungs, goals, and the time of day to improve your body and mind. Explore an extensive library of guided exercises and classes that help improve stress, anxiety, sleep, energy, focus, Heart Rate Variability (HRV), lung capacity, blood pressure, and more. It’s not magic, it's neuroscience! Discover and master the same techniques used by psychotherapists, athletes, sleep doctors, yogis, neuroscientists, and breath experts like some of the world's leading breath experts! Breathwrk is recommended by top psychologists, mental health experts, and even elite coaches. It is fast, easy, yet powerfully effective. You can do Breathwrk anytime, anyplace, and anywhere! Change your breath, change your life! FEATURES INCLUDE: * 100s of exercises and classes * Daily classes updated every 24 hours * Habit tracking and reminders * Custom Reminders * Streaks & Levels * Lung score and exhale tests * Apple Health Integration * Mindfulness Minutes * Offline Access * And More CALMING EXERCISES * Activates your parasympathetic nervous system * Reduces cortisol, lowers stress, and improves mood * Relaxes muscles, lowers heart rate, and blood pressure * Improves heart rate variability (HRV) and lung capacity * Leads to long-term neuroplasticity FOCUSING AND ENERGIZING EXERCISES * Activates your sympathetic nervous system * Improves focus, cognition, and memory * Enhances physical performance and readiness * Improves heart rate variability (HRV) and lung capacity * Leads to long-term neuroplasticity SLEEP EXERCISES (4-7-8) * Activates your parasympathetic nervous system * Reduces cortisol, lowers stress, and improves mood * Relaxes muscles, lowers heart rate, and blood pressure * Improves heart rate variability (HRV) and lung capacity * Leads to long-term neuroplasticity HEALTH EXERCISES * Helps alleviate pain, headaches, and cramps * Helps improve lung capacity and improves heart rate variability (HRV) * Helps with cravings from quitting smoking and vaping * Helps lower blood pressure and heart rate FEATURED IN: Forbes, RollingStone, Healthline, Goop, Vogue, The Skimm, GQ, and much more! CONNECT WITH BREATHWRK Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@breathwrk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/breathwrk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/breathwrk/ Got any questions or feedback? Reach out to us at info@breathwrk.com More Info Privacy Policy - https://www.breathwrk.com/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions - https://breathwrk.com/terms-and-conditions Copyright © 2025 Breathwrk Inc.

Screenshots

The Tapping Solution4 screens
Breathwrk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Tapping Solution and Breathwrk both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of The Tapping Solution's written reviews are positive against 37% of Breathwrk's. The Tapping Solution also leads on chart position (#137 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Breathwrk's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Tapping Solution sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Breathwrk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for The Tapping Solution against 4.8 for Breathwrk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of The Tapping Solution's written reviews are positive against 37% of Breathwrk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Tapping Solution ships an update every 3 weeks, Breathwrk monthly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
The Tapping Solution versus Breathwrk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Tapping SolutionBreathwrk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24K ratings) — better4.8 (18K ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings24K — better18K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB594 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe Tapping Solution, LLCPeloton Interactive, Inc.

Customer experience

The Tapping Solution

All ratings23,838 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews712 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative12.8%

Breathwrk

All ratings18,037 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews603 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral11.8%
Negative51.6%

User reviews

The Tapping Solution

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Breathwrk

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Effective for anxiety, stress, and sleep
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🤩 Helpful for breathing and mental health
  • 💫 Calming and relaxing
  • 🌟 Customizable breathing exercises

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🚫 Limited free content
  • 🤖 Impersonal and robotic voice instructions
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find exercises

Bugs and requests

The Tapping Solution

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • Language
  • Wish I could hear it better

Breathwrk

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Breathing timers not working as expected
  • Inability to save or restore user preferences
  • Inconsistent performance across iOS versions
  • Sync issues causing loss of user data

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free breathing exercises
  • Ability to create custom breathing routines
  • Integration with Apple Health
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved sync and progress tracking

In-app purchases

8 purchases

The Tapping Solution

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$67.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$94.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial3 variants$94.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$94.991 Year
10 purchases

Breathwrk

Subscriptions10
  • Breathwrk Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Breathwrk Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Breathwrk Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Breathwrk Pro$7.991 Month
  • Breathwrk Premium 900 Monthly$9.001 Month
  • Breathwrk English$29.991 Year
  • Breathwrk$29.991 Year
  • Breathwrk Pro7 Days trial$38.991 Year
  • Breathwrk Pro - $49.007 Days trial$49.001 Year
  • Breathwrk Pro - $69.997 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is The Tapping Solution free?
The Tapping Solution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Breathwrk free?
Breathwrk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Tapping Solution or Breathwrk?
The Tapping Solution is rated higher. The Tapping Solution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Breathwrk averages 4.8 from 18K ratings.
Do The Tapping Solution or Breathwrk have ads?
The Tapping Solution shows ads; Breathwrk does not.
Which is updated more often, The Tapping Solution or Breathwrk?
The Tapping Solution ships an update every 3 weeks, and Breathwrk monthly. Most recently, The Tapping Solution was updated on November 8, 2026 and Breathwrk on November 8, 2026.

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