# HeartMath vs Tap with Steph

The clearest difference is ads: HeartMath at none against Tap with Steph's shown. HeartMath also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 3). Tap with Steph's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeartMath sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per year 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HeartMath against 5.0 for Tap with Steph. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of HeartMath's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tap with Steph's.

HeartMath ships an update every 3 weeks, Tap with Steph every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeartMath | Tap with Steph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-with-steph/id6526467200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) | [Emotional Freedom Academy, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756224513) |

## What reviewers say

### HeartMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998)

This app helps you manage stress, improve focus, and achieve optimal performance by aligning your heart, mind, and emotions. It offers guided sessions, immersive journeys, and coherence practices based on over 30 years of research.

**Highlights:** Real-time HRV Coherence Measurement, Coherence Training, Scientifically Validated Techniques, Guided Learning Sessions, Progress Tracking, Heart-Brain Coherence Benefits

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeartMath Premium | $39.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $59.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $79.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Huge improvement over previous app
- 👍 Easy to use and highly recommended
- 💡 Loaded with HeartMath techniques and courses
- 👍 Powerful tool for nervous system balance and anxiety reduction
- 👍 Helps achieve a better mental state

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with sensor
- 🐛 Sensor not compatible with older devices
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes on newer devices
- 🐛 Inaccurate heart rate and coherence readings
- 🐛 Disruptive screen sleep behavior during sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Sensor connection issues on newer devices
- App crashes and freezes on iPhone 16 Pro
- Inaccurate heart rate and coherence readings
- Screen sleep behavior disrupting sessions

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Allow playing music/sounds during sessions
- Provide audio feedback on coherence levels
- Add session history customization and details
- Improve sensor compatibility with older devices


### Tap with Steph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-with-steph/id6526467200)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeartMath free?

HeartMath 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, HeartMath or Tap with Steph?

Tap with Steph is rated higher. HeartMath averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Tap with Steph averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do HeartMath or Tap with Steph have ads?

Tap with Steph shows ads; HeartMath does not.

### Which is updated more often, HeartMath or Tap with Steph?

HeartMath ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tap with Steph every 6 months. Most recently, HeartMath was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tap with Steph on June 5, 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.*