# Wim Hof Method vs The Tapping Solution

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wim Hof Method at free with in-app purchases against The Tapping Solution's subscription. Wim Hof Method also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). The Tapping Solution's advantage is chart position (#121 vs unranked) and review sentiment (85% vs 76%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wim Hof Method sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and The Tapping Solution sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Wim Hof Method against 4.8 for The Tapping Solution. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 24K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Wim Hof Method's written reviews are positive against 85% of The Tapping Solution's.

Wim Hof Method ships an update fortnightly, The Tapping Solution every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wim Hof Method | The Tapping Solution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wim-hof-method-breathwork/id890471578/reviews)** | [4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tapping-solution/id1419815487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 196 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHM Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704814340) | [The Tapping Solution, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419815486) |

## What reviewers say

### Wim Hof Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wim-hof-method-breathwork/id890471578)

This comprehensive wellness tool guides you through daily breathing exercises, cold exposure, and mind-powering practices. Experience increased energy, reduced stress, better sleep, and enhanced resilience through scientifically validated techniques.

**Highlights:** Guided breathing exercises, Cold water therapy practices, Mind power exercises, Guided meditations, Progress tracking calendar, Community support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Supporter | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Supporter Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Supporter Yearly | $42.99 | per year |
| Stopwatch | Free | one-time |
| 30 Days Audio Challenge | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life changing
- 👍 Excellent app and method
- 🤗 Grateful for the app
- 💪 Improved health and fitness
- 🧘‍♂️ Helps with mental wellbeing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Paid features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Frequent app updates causing issues
- 🤔 Disappointed with recent changes

**Reported bugs**

- Login and registration issues
- Guided breathing not working
- Retention timer bugs
- Syncing and data loss problems
- Crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Customizable breathing sessions
- Offline access to content
- Better Apple Watch integration
- More detailed progress tracking
- Community and social features


### The Tapping Solution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tapping-solution/id1419815487)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Learn Tapping (EFT) techniques to reduce stress, anxiety, and pain, and improve sleep. Access hundreds of guided meditations for lasting results in areas like emotional release, physical discomfort, and women's health.

**Highlights:** Stress and anxiety reduction, Pain relief meditations, Sleep improvement techniques, Emotional release exercises, Support for specific health concerns, Meditations for various life stages and professions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $67.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $94.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome App
- 🚀 Regular use for more than two years!
- 🚀 Outstanding
- 🚀 Love this App
- 🚀 Tapping brings me Peace

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Expensive!!!
- 🐛 Not happy
- 🐛 Dangerous negative messages
- 🐛 Disappointing.
- 🐛 Wish I could hear it better

**Reported bugs**

- New update affects downloaded category
- Immediate turn off win $100 flashes up in your face

**Requested features**

- Language
- Wish I could hear it better


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wim Hof Method free?

Wim Hof Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Tapping Solution free?

The Tapping Solution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wim Hof Method or The Tapping Solution?

Wim Hof Method is rated higher. Wim Hof Method averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while The Tapping Solution averages 4.8 from 24K ratings.

### Do Wim Hof Method or The Tapping Solution have ads?

The Tapping Solution shows ads; Wim Hof Method does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wim Hof Method or The Tapping Solution?

Wim Hof Method ships an update fortnightly, and The Tapping Solution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wim Hof Method was updated on October 20, 2026 and The Tapping Solution on October 21, 2026.

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