# The Tapping Solution vs Open

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 (#108 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | The Tapping Solution | Open |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tapping-solution/id1419815487/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-breathwork-plus-meditation/id1482725254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 60.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Tapping Solution, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419815486) | [Open Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482725253) |

## What reviewers say

### The Tapping Solution

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

**Currently charting:** #108 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


### Open

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-breathwork-plus-meditation/id1482725254)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not showing in Apple account
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Unexpected charges after cancellation

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*