Tap vs Breathe +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Tap
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Breathing well is fundamental, yet many people are never taught how. Inhaler technique adds another layer of complexity, where timing and coordination matter. Tap: Haptic Inhaler is a calm, guided breathing app designed primarily to support correct inhaler technique, while also offering structured guidance for general breathing practice using gentle haptics and clear timing cues. Whether you are learning to use an inhaler or simply want to practise calmer, more intentional breathing, Tap provides a clear and distraction free experience.
Breathe +
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Breathe+ helps you take quick, private resets when your day starts to run hot. Start one-minute breathing, grounding, energy, focus, sleep, and stretch sessions from iPhone, Apple Watch, widgets, or App Shortcuts. Optional HealthKit heart and HRV signals can help Breathe+ suggest a reset at useful moments. Calendar-aware controls, quiet hours, and workout recovery windows help keep prompts respectful. Key features: - One-minute calm, energy, focus, sleep, and grounding resets - Apple Watch haptic guidance - Optional HealthKit-based smart prompt timing - Calendar and quiet-hour prompt controls - Recovery-aware suggestions after workouts - Private voice journal and post-session feeling check-ins - Weekly reset reports and habit insights - On-device Plus insight summaries - Home Screen and watch widgets - Offline-first storage with local defaults Breathe+ is a wellness app, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Breathe + at fortnightly against Tap's every 2 months. Tap's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tap ships an update every 2 months, Breathe + fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tap | Breathe + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Douglas Kilby | Tarun Agarwal |
In-app purchases
Tap
No in-app purchases
Breathe +
No in-app purchases









