Controlled Breathing pro vs self EMDR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Controlled Breathing pro
This app guides you through daily breathing exercises for stress reduction and relaxation. Customize session duration, breathing ratios, and sounds to create a personalized calming experience. Track your progress and earn virtual rewards.
- Guided audio breathing cycles
- Customizable session duration
- Adjustable inhale/exhale ratios
- Choice of background and beat sounds
- Progress tracking with notes
- Virtual rewards for sessions
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The application that works with sound, when your iPhone / iPad goes into sleep mode. This feature prevents the battery to be too much discharge when we launch a cardiac coherence cycle. Your helper to practice cardiac coherence or daily breathing. Breathe with eyes closed following the soft audio beat for deeper relaxation. Thanks to your assistant you can : - customize the session duration - customize the Inhale to Exhale ratio (relaxing , coherence, energizing ) - customize the number of breaths per minute - display/hide the time before the end of the cardiac coherence cycle - customize a delay, so you can get situated before the breathing begins Thanks to your assistant you can : - Choose background sound from the available list - Choose the beat tone sound from the available list - Select the background image from the available list - Choose the sound that indicates the switch between inspiration and expiration Your assistant allows you to : - To record notes with which you follow the progress of your mood - To obtain virtual rewards for each session Cardiac coherence, here is a simple way to reduce stress . It is a breathing exercise that is practiced over a short period of 5 minutes . Unlike other techniques, it can be used anywhere and anytime. Using this technique you will be able to take a relaxing moment where you want it ; in public transport, in your car, at home. A setting menu allows you to change the preferences depending on when or where you practice exercise. Cardiac Coherence is compatible with VoiceOver To improve the application, write a review to the app or write at this email address : eorvain+app@gmail.com Credits : Music: https://www.bensound.com
self EMDR
This application provides auditory and visual stimulation to aid in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. It is designed to create effects that support the therapeutic process. Users should consult a healthcare professional before use.
- Auditory stimulation effects
- Visual stimulation effects
- Supports EMDR therapy process
- Consultation advisories
- Health warning resources
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EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. (Ref. *1) It is a therapeutic method that uses bilateral stimulation, often through guided eye movement, sound, or tapping. Self EMDR provides a simple, self-paced visual and audio stimulation tool. You control the movement, speed, appearance, and sound yourself. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This app is not a replacement for professional therapy. Please consult a doctor or therapist before using EMDR-style stimulation, especially if you have trauma symptoms, epilepsy, dissociation, severe anxiety, or other medical or psychological concerns. This app offers a function that creates auditory and visual effects for stimulation. Under certain circumstances, this stimulation may be contraindicated for you. (Ref. *2) Please consultat your doctor/therapist and read our health warning on https://selfemdr.app/intro.html before use. (Ref. *3) In addition, here are some sources you might want to consider: *1 https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_Movement_Desensitization_and_Reprocessing/ *2 https://oxfordre.com/socialwork/display/10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.001.0001/acrefore-9780199975839-e-908 *3 https://www.castlecraig.co.uk/therapy/dangers-of-emdr/ 4. https://emdrhealing.com/safe-place-for-your-emdr-session-here-are-some-script-examples/ 5. https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/ 6. https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/ 7. https://www.therapie.de/psyche/info/therapie/emdr/anwendungsgebiete/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Controlled Breathing pro at 4.8 against self EMDR's 3.0. Controlled Breathing pro also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 75%) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). self EMDR's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Controlled Breathing pro costs $1.99 and self EMDR $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Controlled Breathing pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Controlled Breathing pro has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Controlled Breathing pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of self EMDR's.
Controlled Breathing pro ships an update every 2 months, self EMDR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Controlled Breathing pro | self EMDR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #200 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | emmanuel orvain | Christian Ahrweiler |
Customer experience
Controlled Breathing pro
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In-app purchases
Controlled Breathing pro
No in-app purchases
self EMDR
No in-app purchases
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