# Sleep Restore vs EMDR Tappers

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sleep Restore at 81% against EMDR Tappers's 51%. Sleep Restore also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.2). EMDR Tappers's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 34). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep Restore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EMDR Tappers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EMDR Tappers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMDR Tappers has 1.7K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Sleep Restore's written reviews are positive against 51% of EMDR Tappers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sleep Restore ships an update every 2 months, EMDR Tappers weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Restore | EMDR Tappers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-restore/id1339488667/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr-tappers/id1511845003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 50.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [trauma and pain management services pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/647038077) | [Bilateral Mind](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858727661) |

## What reviewers say

### Sleep Restore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-restore/id1339488667)

This app uses bilateral stimulation, inspired by EMDR therapy, to help reduce stress and anxiety-related insomnia. It offers guided sessions and personalized recommendations to promote natural sleep. Ideal for those struggling with sleep due to PTSD, medical issues, or general worry.

**Highlights:** Bilateral stimulation for stress reduction, Guided meditations, music, and natural sounds, Sessions for falling asleep and returning to sleep, Overcoming worry and tension, Personalized recommendations, Customizable playlists, Indefinite session looping

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | one-time |


### EMDR Tappers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr-tappers/id1511845003)

This app provides bilateral stimulation therapy to help manage stress and anxiety. It replicates EMDR therapy using on-screen animations, vibrations, and sounds, accessible with just a phone or smartwatch. Users can customize stimuli and access positive affirmations for mental well-being.

**Highlights:** Bilateral stimulation replication, Customizable animations, vibrations, and sounds, Positive affirmations integration, Use with iPhone and Apple Watch, Single or dual phone operation, Preset and custom settings (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guided Bilateral Stimulation | $6.99 | per month |
| Guided Bilateral Stimulation | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Bilateral Stimulation | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep Restore free?

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

### Is EMDR Tappers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sleep Restore or EMDR Tappers?

EMDR Tappers is rated higher. Sleep Restore averages 4.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while EMDR Tappers averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Sleep Restore or EMDR Tappers have ads?

Neither Sleep Restore nor EMDR Tappers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sleep Restore or EMDR Tappers?

Sleep Restore ships an update every 2 months, and EMDR Tappers weekly. Most recently, Sleep Restore was updated on October 22, 2026 and EMDR Tappers on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*