Comparison

Tap vs HALT! EMDR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

About

HALT! EMDR

Features
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HALT! gives you a calm, simple way to practise bilateral stimulation on your own. A dot moves slowly from one side of the screen to the other. Follow it with your eyes while keeping your head still. This steady left–right rhythm is known as bilateral stimulation, and many people use it to settle, refocus and take a mindful pause. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Start a set and follow the dot. β€’ Each set stops by itself. Take a breath and notice how you feel. β€’ Start the next set when you're ready. MAKE IT YOURS β€’ Five speeds, from very slow to very fast β€’ 10 to 60 passes per set β€’ Calm themes, including Night for dark rooms and a high-contrast option β€’ Three dot sizes ON EVERY SCREEN HALT! runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no tracking, no ads. HALT! collects no data, and your settings stay on your device. PLEASE NOTE HALT! is a wellness tool and not a medical device. It supports, but does not replace, professional care. Stop if you feel overwhelmed. If you're in crisis, contact your local emergency services.

Screenshots

Tap4 screens
HALT! EMDR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tap at 17.6 against HALT! EMDR's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Tap versus HALT! EMDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapHALT! EMDR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV β€” better
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDouglas KilbyJohannes Plunien

In-app purchases

None

Tap

No in-app purchases

None

HALT! EMDR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap free?
Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HALT! EMDR free?
HALT! EMDR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tap or HALT! EMDR have ads?
Neither Tap nor HALT! EMDR shows ads.

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