# Regulate vs Tap Happy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Regulate at every 6 days against Tap Happy's every 2 months. Regulate also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Regulate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Tap Happy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Regulate ships an update every 6 days, Tap Happy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Regulate | Tap Happy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-happy-tapping-therapy-eft/id6758593320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Matson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870387026) | [Talk or Not, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/925631317) |

## What reviewers say

### Regulate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/regulate-nervous-system-reset/id6758024187)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Regulate+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Regulate+ Annual | $69.99 | per year |


### Tap Happy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-happy-tapping-therapy-eft/id6758593320)

This app offers a self-guided tapping experience to help you pause, refocus, and reset. It uses gentle rhythmic tapping with adjustable paces to manage stress, anxiety, and racing thoughts. Sessions are designed to be flexible and supportive, allowing you to control your experience at any time.

**Highlights:** Self-guided tapping sessions, Variable rhythmic pacing, Adaptive pacing, Calming and grounding exercises, Stress and anxiety relief, Flexible session control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap Happy: Calm & Ground | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Regulate free?

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

### Is Tap Happy free?

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

### Do Regulate or Tap Happy have ads?

Neither Regulate nor Tap Happy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Regulate or Tap Happy?

Regulate ships an update every 6 days, and Tap Happy every 2 months. Most recently, Regulate was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tap Happy on October 24, 2026.

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