Comparison

The Tapping Solution vs Open

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

Open

This app offers guided breathwork, meditation, and movement classes designed by neurobiology experts. It aims to help users regulate their nervous system, reduce stress, and foster personal growth through a blend of science and spirituality. Practice anytime, anywhere with daily new classes and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Guided breathwork techniques
  • Daily meditation sessions
  • Mindfulness-based movement classes
  • Progress tracking and reminders
  • Expert-designed curriculum
  • On-demand class library
Features
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“We believe that mindfulness is more than a form of stress relief — it can be a tool for personal growth, deeper understanding, vibrancy. More than a way to disconnect — it can be a way to feel a part of something bigger. More than simply silence — it can be immersive, beautiful, moving.” –Raed Khawaja, Open Co-founder & CEO Regulate your nervous system with Open. Bridge science and spirituality to cleanse your body and mind. Learn breathwork, meditation, and movement techniques designed by experts in neurobiology. Practice on the app and in-person at our flagship studio in Los Angeles. CLASSES BREATHE: Since the dawn of civilization, humans have developed techniques for manipulating our breath to induce desired states of consciousness. Now peer-reviewed studies in neuroscience and psychology confirm that breathwork is a powerful toolkit for regulating your nervous system, optimizing your health and well-being, and catalyzing personal transformation. Breathwork is an umbrella term for myriad practices, both ancient and modern. While many techniques are deeply rooted in spiritual traditions like Yoga, Qi Gong, and Buddhism, contemporary applications integrate ancient wisdom with modern science.This synthesis of ancient and modern has given rise to transformational breathwork, designed to induce profound experiences of catharsis, insight, and breakthrough. Experience a mental reset with just a few minutes of conscious breathing. MEDITATE: Train your awareness and contemplate wisdom – with techniques that span generations, cultures, and traditions – with our daily meditations and monthly programs. Learn how to enhance your focus, reduce your stress and anxiety, and regulate your emotions with simple mindfulness techniques you can incorporate into your daily life. MOVE: Our methodology is designed through the intelligence of fitness – blending endurance, strength, mobility, and recovery – with the wisdom of mindfulness. A ritual for resilience, strengthening the body and mind. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE: Practice on your time with our endless library, with fresh classes added daily. From simple 5-minute breathwork techniques, to 60-minute strength and conditioning classes, build your practice to fit your schedule and meet your goals. Whether you’re starting your journey or seeking a new challenge, there are classes for every level and mood. PROGRESS TRACKING: Create a daily habit that sticks with progress tracking, push reminders, streaks, and badges. A consistent breathwork and meditation practice has proven to reduce cortisol levels and regulate the nervous system–decreasing stress, supporting emotional well-being, and enhancing mental clarity. These techniques can also improve physical health by increasing heart rate variability, promoting cardiovascular health, and boosting immune function. CONNECT WITH US Questions? Email us: support@o-p-e-n.com. Follow along on Instagram: @op_e___n. NOTES Data: Open reads and writes data to the Apple Health App to help you track your Mindful minutes. No data is being sent outside of your device. This is optional. Pricing info: This pricing is for our customers in the United States. Pricing in other countries may vary. Your subscription to Open will automatically renew, unless you disable auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can turn off auto-renew or manage your subscription from your Apple account settings. Payment will be charged to your Apple account. You can read more about our terms of service here: https://o-p-e-n.com/terms and our privacy policy here: https://o-p-e-n.com/privacy. GooGhywoiu9839t543j0s7543uw1 - please add peter@o-p-e-n.com to GA account of property 199812543 - date 08/06/2026.

Screenshots

The Tapping Solution4 screens
Open4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Open at free with in-app purchases against The Tapping Solution's subscription. Open also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). The Tapping Solution's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 60%) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Open sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 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 4.9 for Open. 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 60% of Open's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Tapping Solution ships an update every 3 weeks, Open weekly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
The Tapping Solution versus Open: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Tapping SolutionOpen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24K ratings)4.9 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better60.2% of reviews
Number of ratings24K — better18K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB305 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Tapping Solution, LLCOpen 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%

Open

All ratings17,871 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews664 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative36.4%

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

Open

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Life changing
  • 🤗 Transformative experience
  • 🌟 High-quality classes
  • 💫 Beautiful app design
  • 🙌 Supportive community

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost
  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 🤔 Limited free content
  • 📞 Poor customer service

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

Open

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription not showing in Apple account
  • Inability to cancel subscription
  • Unexpected charges after cancellation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode for classes
  • More free content options
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Better search and discovery
  • Progress tracking and analytics

In-app purchases

10 purchases

The Tapping Solution

Subscriptions9
  • 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
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$94.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$399.99
2 purchases

Open

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is The Tapping Solution free?
The Tapping Solution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open free?
Open is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Tapping Solution or Open?
Open is rated higher. The Tapping Solution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Open averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.
Do The Tapping Solution or Open have ads?
The Tapping Solution shows ads; Open does not.
Which is updated more often, The Tapping Solution or Open?
The Tapping Solution ships an update every 3 weeks, and Open weekly. Most recently, The Tapping Solution was updated on October 21, 2026 and Open on October 21, 2026.

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