# DBT Coach vs self EMDR

The clearest difference is price: DBT Coach at Free against self EMDR's $2.99. DBT Coach also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). self EMDR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DBT Coach is free to download; self EMDR costs $2.99 up front. DBT Coach sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. self EMDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

DBT Coach holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DBT Coach has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of DBT Coach's written reviews are positive against 75% of self EMDR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DBT Coach ships an update fortnightly, self EMDR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DBT Coach | self EMDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbt-coach/id1452264969/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-emdr/id6471443057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 139 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Resiliens Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295868545) | [Christian Ahrweiler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069911469) |

## What reviewers say

### DBT Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbt-coach/id1452264969)

Learn and practice Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to manage emotions, build resilience, and improve relationships. This app offers expert-created lessons, interactive exercises, and progress tracking to support personal growth and emotional well-being.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive DBT skills library, Interactive video lessons and animated guides, AI-powered personalized skills coach, Intuitive diary card for mood tracking, Progress visualization and clinician sharing, Guided meditations and self-reflection questionnaires, Crisis support hotlines

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Six Month Subscription | $59.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent interface and packed with skills and tools
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🌟 Helpful for managing BPD, anxiety, and depression
- 📚 Comprehensive DBT content and lessons
- 💻 Seamless integration with therapist's app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription, especially for those with limited means
- 🔒 Paywall blocks access to important features like crisis support
- 🐛 Frequent bugs, crashes, and login issues
- 🔄 Constantly logging users out, requiring re-authentication
- 📝 Editing and customization options are limited

**Reported bugs**

- Diary card entries not saving properly
- Inability to log food or physical activity
- Apple Health integration not working
- Certain meditations and lessons not functioning
- Inconsistent performance and unexpected crashes

**Requested features**

- Allow more customization of diary card and tracked items
- Improve stability and reduce bugs
- Offer more affordable subscription options
- Add ability to share diary entries with multiple providers
- Improve navigation and make the app more user-friendly


### self EMDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-emdr/id6471443057)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Auditory stimulation effects, Visual stimulation effects, Supports EMDR therapy process, Consultation advisories, Health warning resources

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DBT Coach free?

DBT Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is self EMDR free?

self EMDR costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DBT Coach or self EMDR?

DBT Coach is rated higher. DBT Coach averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while self EMDR averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DBT Coach or self EMDR have ads?

Neither DBT Coach nor self EMDR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DBT Coach or self EMDR?

DBT Coach ships an update fortnightly, and self EMDR every 3 weeks. Most recently, DBT Coach was updated on October 19, 2026 and self EMDR on October 4, 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.*