# Headspace vs The Tapping Solution

Headspace and The Tapping Solution both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of The Tapping Solution's written reviews are positive against 36% of Headspace's. Headspace's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Headspace sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and The Tapping Solution sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 Headspace against 4.8 for The Tapping Solution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Headspace has 974K ratings behind it against 24K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Headspace's written reviews are positive against 85% of The Tapping Solution's.

Headspace ships an update every 4 days, The Tapping Solution every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Headspace | The Tapping Solution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (974K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headspace-sleep-and-meditation/id493145008/reviews)** | [4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tapping-solution/id1419815487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **974K** | 24K |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #149 |
| Size | 430 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Headspace Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/384434796) | [The Tapping Solution, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419815486) |

## What reviewers say

### Headspace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headspace-sleep-and-meditation/id493145008)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #84 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers expert-led guidance for mental health, mindfulness, and meditation. It provides science-backed exercises, courses, and programs to help manage stress, anxiety, and sleep issues. Users can also access licensed therapists, coaches, and an AI companion for personalized support.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations, Sleep tools and sounds, Anxiety and stress relief exercises, Access to licensed therapists, AI mental health companion, Mindful movement and breathing techniques, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Headspace | $12.99 | per month |
| Headspace | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Headspace Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Headspace Plus | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Headspace Plus | $94.99 | per year |
| Headspace | $94.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for managing stress and anxiety
- 🌙 Effective for improving sleep quality
- 👍 Calming and soothing voice guidance
- 🧠 Beneficial for mental health and mindfulness
- 🤸‍♀️ Useful for physical and emotional well-being

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free content, most features locked behind paywall
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of options and courses
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired content
- 🕰️ Lack of flexibility with session lengths and playback controls

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and errors
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Syncing problems across devices

**Requested features**

- More free meditation sessions and courses
- Ability to customize session lengths and skip unnecessary parts
- Improved search and organization of content
- Offline mode for downloading meditations
- Integration with other health/wellness apps


### The Tapping Solution

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

**Currently charting:** #149 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Headspace free?

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

### Is The Tapping Solution free?

The Tapping Solution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Headspace or The Tapping Solution?

Headspace is rated higher. Headspace averages 4.8 out of 5 from 974K ratings, while The Tapping Solution averages 4.8 from 24K ratings.

### Do Headspace or The Tapping Solution have ads?

The Tapping Solution shows ads; Headspace does not.

### Which is updated more often, Headspace or The Tapping Solution?

Headspace ships an update every 4 days, and The Tapping Solution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Headspace was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Tapping Solution on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Headspace or The Tapping Solution?

Headspace currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and The Tapping Solution at #149. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*