Comparison

The Tapping Solution vs Steady

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

Steady

This app offers a private, gentle companion for managing depression and panic. It learns your patterns to provide timely nudges and support, with features like mood check-ins, guided breathing, and a skills library. Access advanced pattern analysis and thought reframing with an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Mood check-ins
  • Guided breathing and grounding
  • Safety plan access
  • Skills library
  • Crisis resources
  • Free-text check-ins
  • Mood pattern analysis
Features
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Some days announce themselves. Others just quietly get heavier. Steady is a private mood tracker and panic-support app for living with depression and anxiety — one that pays attention so you don't have to carry it all alone. It notices your patterns over time, and it's one tap away when things spike. No streaks to keep. No guilt for missing a day. And when you've had a good one, Steady asks what helped — not just what went wrong. FREE, AND STAYING FREE • Mood check-ins — a tap and a tag, in seconds • Panic mode — paced breathing, grounding, and your safety plan, one tap away • Anchors and future-self notes — a photo, a phrase, or words from your steadier days • A skills library and plain-language reads for the hard moments • Crisis resources — 988, Crisis Text Line, and your emergency contact STEADY PLUS — THE PART THAT NOTICES BEFORE YOU DO • Write check-ins in your own words, and Steady reads your mood back to you • Patterns — what lifts you and what weighs on you, over time, in plain language • CBT thought records, for a thought that keeps circling • Plan one small thing, and see which ones actually help BUILT TO NOTICE, NOT TO NAG Steady stays quiet. It surfaces just enough to help you see yourself changing, then gets out of the way. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your entries are encrypted, and your data is never sold — ever. Steady is here for you, not for advertisers. SAFETY FIRST, ALWAYS Crisis support is always available and never behind a paywall. Steady's crisis and safety content is written by people, never generated by AI. It can point you toward help — it will never try to handle a crisis itself. IMPORTANT — MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Steady is a self-help support tool for adults (18+), intended to complement — never replace — professional care. It is not therapy, not a medical device, and not a crisis service, and it does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health professional with any questions about a medical or mental-health condition, and consult them before making any medical decisions. Never disregard or delay professional advice because of something you read or did in Steady. If you're in crisis, call or text 988 (US) or contact your local emergency services. STEADY PLUS Steady is free to use. Steady Plus unlocks the pattern-aware tools above — free-text AI check-ins, Patterns, CBT thought records, and the small-steps planner — after a 14-day free trial: • Monthly — $7.99/month • Yearly — $59.99/year Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Crisis help is always available. Terms of Use (EULA): https://steadywellness.app/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://steadywellness.app/legal/privacy

Screenshots

The Tapping Solution4 screens
Steady4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Steady at freemium against The Tapping Solution's subscription. Steady also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). The Tapping Solution's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 4) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Steady sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Steady 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of The Tapping Solution's written reviews are positive against 100% of Steady's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Tapping Solution ships an update every 3 weeks, Steady fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
The Tapping Solution versus Steady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Tapping SolutionSteady
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Tapping Solution, LLCSteady Wellness Limited Liability Company

Customer experience

The Tapping Solution

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

Steady

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

Steady

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

Steady

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is The Tapping Solution free?
The Tapping Solution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steady free?
Steady is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Tapping Solution or Steady?
Steady is rated higher. The Tapping Solution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Steady averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do The Tapping Solution or Steady have ads?
The Tapping Solution shows ads; Steady does not.
Which is updated more often, The Tapping Solution or Steady?
The Tapping Solution ships an update every 3 weeks, and Steady fortnightly. Most recently, The Tapping Solution was updated on October 23, 2026 and Steady on October 9, 2026.

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