# alma match vs Tap to Shift

The clearest difference is monetization model: alma match at free with in-app purchases against Tap to Shift's subscription. Tap to Shift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. alma match sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Tap to Shift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 5.0 for alma match against 5.0 for Tap to Shift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

alma match ships an update every 10 days, Tap to Shift every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | alma match | Tap to Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alma-match/id6748028320/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-to-shift/id6748332753/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 61 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alma Match, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823965443) | [Sheila Mae Balaga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825285399) |

## What reviewers say

### alma match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alma-match/id6748028320)

This app uses psychology-backed visual quizzes to help you understand yourself and your connections with others. Discover your values, strengths, and compatibility by answering quick, image-based questions and comparing results with friends.

**Highlights:** Psychology-powered quizzes, Immersive visual quizzes, Instant self-discovery, Compare profiles with friends, Science-backed insights, Playful, visual experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Test Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retry Test | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Test Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Regular Tests | $19.99 | one-time |


### Tap to Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-to-shift/id6748332753)

A simple tool to help you pause, soften, and return to presence during moments of stress or overwhelm. It guides you through a short reset experience to support clarity, grounding, and emotional steadiness.

**Highlights:** Moment-to-moment nervous system support, Gentle self-reset tool, Pause, soften, and return to presence, Short guided reset experience, Under a minute to reset, Supports clarity and grounding

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap to Shift Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Tap to Shift Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is alma match free?

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

### Is Tap to Shift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, alma match or Tap to Shift?

alma match and Tap to Shift are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do alma match or Tap to Shift have ads?

alma match shows ads; Tap to Shift does not.

### Which is updated more often, alma match or Tap to Shift?

alma match ships an update every 10 days, and Tap to Shift every 5 days. Most recently, alma match was updated on June 11, 2026 and Tap to Shift on September 9, 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.*