TapPause vs Orb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TapPause
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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 (1β30 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
Orb
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Whether youβre 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | TapPause | Orb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $3.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | θͺ ι | Christer Johnsrud |
In-app purchases
TapPause
- Unlock Custom Durations$2.99
Orb
No in-app purchases








