# Expand vs Tapping Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tapping Studio at 100% against Expand's 50%. Tapping Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Expand's advantage is ratings volume (297 vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Expand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Tapping Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tapping Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expand has 297 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Expand's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tapping Studio's.

Expand ships an update monthly, Tapping Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expand | Tapping Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expand-beyond-meditation/id1552705313/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapping-studio/id6478508996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 67 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE MONROE INSTITUTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552705315) | [Alyssa Cotten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854250260) |

## What reviewers say

### Expand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expand-beyond-meditation/id1552705313)

Access profound states of expanded awareness with guided meditations and proprietary sound science. Explore topics like relaxation, joy, insight, and sleep to foster meaning, relieve stress, and release unwanted patterns. Discover inner wisdom and joy through active imagination and perception.

**Highlights:** 100+ guided meditations, Monroe Sound Science audio technology, Multi-day mini-courses, Guided reflection and journaling, Custom-generated soundscapes, Focus on active imagination and perception

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expand Plus Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Expand Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful meditation tool
- 👍 Lovely and helpful
- 👍 Great way to practice
- 👍 Transformative
- 👍 First class app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Money maker
- 🔒 How do you get a premium subscription?
- 🐛 Cuts off sometimes?
- 🔍 Where's the guidance?
- 🐛 Annoyed

**Reported bugs**

- Paid but no play
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Sound shuts off when the iphone goes to sleep

**Requested features**

- Longer guided meditations
- What's new section for meditations
- Ability to turn off background music
- Monthly charge option


### 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 Expand free?

Expand 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, Expand or Tapping Studio?

Tapping Studio is rated higher. Expand averages 4.1 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Tapping Studio averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Expand or Tapping Studio have ads?

Expand shows ads; Tapping Studio does not.

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

Expand ships an update monthly, and Tapping Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Expand was updated on October 17, 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.*