Comparison

The Tapping Solution vs Tap with Steph

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

Tap with Steph

Learn Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) with an experienced educator and practitioner. This app offers guided meditations, daily affirmations, live sessions, and in-depth courses to help you overcome limiting beliefs and emotional distress. Access valuable resources, including an audiobook and author-purchasable book, to begin your journey to emotional well-being.

Highlights
  • Daily Affirmations
  • Guided Meditations
  • Weekly Live Tapping Sessions
  • Beginner EFT Resources
  • Audiobook Access
  • In-depth EFT Courses
  • Book a Session
Features
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Discover the power of EFT with Steph, your go-to EFT Educator, Practitioner, and Author. The Tap with Steph app brings you the expertise of Steph, founder of the Emotional Freedom Academy, right at your fingertips. With 15 years of experience in wellness education, holistic nutrition, and yoga instruction, Steph has created this app to help you break through limiting beliefs and achieve emotional freedom. Explore the world of Tapping (EFT) through Steph’s comprehensive app, where you can learn how to discharge emotional distress, negative thoughts, and repetitive patterns. This quick, practical, and painless method helps you let go of distress, disarm your fear response, and create freedom from triggers. App Features: • Get Daily Affirmations: Start your day with positive affirmations. • Listen to Meditations: Access a variety of guided meditations to enhance your well-being. • Attend Weekly Tapping Sessions on Zoom: Join Steph live for transformative tapping sessions. • Learn All About Tapping if You're a Beginner: Comprehensive resources to get you started with EFT. • Listen to Audiobook for Free: Enjoy Steph's new book in audio format. • Watch YouTube Videos: Access Steph’s YouTube channel for valuable EFT content. • Log into Course Content: Dive into in-depth EFT courses and resources. • Buy My Book: Purchase "How Not to Cry" directly from the app. • Book a Session: Schedule a one-on-one session with Steph. • Bookmark Favorite Content: Save your favorite resources for easy access. • Subscribe for Full Access: Unlock all exclusive content and features with a subscription. Download the Tap with Steph app today and start your journey towards emotional freedom and well-being! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

The Tapping Solution4 screens
Tap with Steph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tap with Steph at free with in-app purchases against The Tapping Solution's subscription. Tap with Steph also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). The Tapping Solution's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads 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 Tap with Steph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tap with Steph holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Tapping Solution has 24K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of The Tapping Solution's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tap with Steph's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Tapping Solution ships an update every 3 weeks, Tap with Steph every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
The Tapping Solution versus Tap with Steph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Tapping SolutionTap with Steph
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#123 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Tapping Solution, LLCEmotional Freedom Academy, Inc

Customer experience

The Tapping Solution

All ratings23,731 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews712 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative12.8%

Tap with Steph

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Tap with Steph

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Tap with Steph

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is The Tapping Solution free?
The Tapping Solution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap with Steph free?
Tap with Steph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Tapping Solution or Tap with Steph?
Tap with Steph is rated higher. The Tapping Solution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Tap with Steph averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do The Tapping Solution or Tap with Steph have ads?
Both The Tapping Solution and Tap with Steph show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Tapping Solution or Tap with Steph?
The Tapping Solution ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tap with Steph every 6 months. Most recently, The Tapping Solution was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tap with Steph on October 10, 2026.

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