# Activations vs Tapping Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tapping Studio at none against Activations's 4. Tapping Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Activations's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 4) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Activations sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Tapping Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Activations against 5.0 for Tapping Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Activations has 4.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Activations | Tapping Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activations-daily-motivation/id1520094701/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapping-studio/id6478508996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Superhuman Inc. (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520094703) | [Alyssa Cotten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854250260) |

## What reviewers say

### Activations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activations-daily-motivation/id1520094701)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers science-backed audio experiences designed to motivate and help users manifest a better life. It uses neuroscience, affirmations, and visualization to rewire the mind and create positive change, fitting seamlessly into daily routines.

**Highlights:** Motivational audio experiences, Manifestation and visualization techniques, Neuroscience-based mind rewiring, Daily affirmations, Over 700+ audio activations, Multiple categories for daily routines, Personalized challenges and progress tracking

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly Subscription | $139.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $167.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $189.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life changing
- 👍 Uplifting and motivating
- 🙌 Transformative
- 💫 Incredible app
- 🎶 Soothing music and voice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
- 🤖 Repetitive voice and content
- 🤔 Lacking in variety of content
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Meditations not tracking properly
- Login issues and inability to access account
- Inability to pause or rewind meditations

**Requested features**

- More affordable subscription options
- Offline listening capabilities
- Ability to download meditations
- Wider range of meditation topics
- Different voice options


### Tapping Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapping-studio/id6478508996)

This app helps ambitious women regulate their nervous system for stress and anxiety relief in under 10 minutes. It combines EFT tapping with EMDR-inspired bilateral stimulation and offers over 200 on-demand sessions for various life moments.

**Highlights:** Nervous system regulation, EFT tapping sessions, Bilateral stimulation, 200+ on-demand sessions, Real human guidance, Sessions under 10 minutes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Activations free?

Activations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tapping Studio free?

Tapping Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Activations or Tapping Studio?

Tapping Studio is rated higher. Activations averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Tapping Studio averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Activations or Tapping Studio have ads?

Activations shows ads; Tapping Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Activations or Tapping Studio?

Activations ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tapping Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Activations was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tapping Studio on October 7, 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.*