Comparison

TapPause vs Orb

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

Head to head
About

TapPause

Features
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No pressure. No tracking. No goals. TapPause is a calm break app for moments of stress, mental overload, and screen fatigue. With a single tap, you can step away from notifications, scrolling, and constant input for a few quiet minutes β€” helping your mind slow down and reset. Designed for people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or mentally exhausted, TapPause creates a small space to breathe without pressure, routines, or productivity goals. Features: β€’ One-tap timer for short mental breaks β€’ Adjustable break duration (1–30 min) β€’ Calm, distraction-free design β€’ Optional sound and haptic feedback β€’ In-app language support β€’ Offline & privacy-first (no ads, no tracking) TapPause is not a habit tracker or productivity system. It is simply a quieter moment between everything else. Privacy Policy: https://louisbuilds.me/tappause/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://louisbuilds.me/tappause/terms-of-use.html

About

Orb

Features
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Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or struggling to wind down, Orb helps you regulate your breath using clear visual guidance and proven breathing patterns. WHAT ORB DOES - Guided breathing with a calm, visual orb - Exercises for calm, focus, sleep, and energy - Science-backed breathing techniques - Fully customizable breathing patterns DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY A tool you open, breathe with, and close. PRIVACY FIRST - No account required - No analytics or tracking - Your data stays on your device WHEN TO USE ORB - During stress or anxiety - Before sleep - To refocus during work - Anytime you need to reset your breath Take a minute. Follow the orb. Breathe.

Screenshots

TapPause4 screens
Orb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TapPause at Free against Orb's $3.99. Orb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

TapPause is free to download; Orb costs $3.99 up front. TapPause sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orb asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
TapPause versus Orb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapPauseOrb
PriceFree β€” better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerθͺ ι™ˆChrister Johnsrud

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TapPause

One-time1
  • Unlock Custom Durations$2.99
None

Orb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapPause free?
TapPause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orb free?
Orb costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TapPause or Orb have ads?
Neither TapPause nor Orb shows ads.

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