# Release vs Heal EMDR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Heal EMDR at 228 against Release's 4. Heal EMDR also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Release's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Release sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month and Heal EMDR sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Release holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heal EMDR has 228 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Release's written reviews are positive against 88% of Heal EMDR's.

Release ships an update every 2 months, Heal EMDR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Release | Heal EMDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/release-mindfulness-and-tapping/id1493554638/reviews)** | [4.8 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heal-emdr-self-guided-therapy/id6504521148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **228** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 88.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 118 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Present Moment Living](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493554637) | [HEAL APP FOR INTERNET CONTENT PROVIDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752640110) |

## What reviewers say

### Release

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/release-mindfulness-and-tapping/id1493554638)

This app combines mindfulness and tapping exercises to reduce stress and improve mental well-being. It offers guided sessions for various needs, including focus, emotional regulation, and overcoming limiting beliefs. Tailored content is available for kids, athletes, students, and professionals.

**Highlights:** Guided mindfulness exercises, Tapping (EFT) sessions, Stress and emotion reduction, Focus and attention building, Exercises for kids and athletes, Classroom and workplace sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $71.99 | per year |


### Heal EMDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heal-emdr-self-guided-therapy/id6504521148)

This app offers guided Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for managing anxiety, PTSD, and depression. It provides personalized sessions, progress tracking, and a resource library, all while ensuring user privacy.

**Highlights:** Guided EMDR therapy sessions, Optional AI Therapist or questionnaire, Targeted programs for anxiety, PTSD, trauma, depression, grief, phobias, Personalized session settings, Progress tracking dashboard, Resource library with videos and articles, 100% private data storage

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Monthly - 1 Month Trial | $59.99 | per month |
| Monthly - 3 Days Trial | $59.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $65.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $119.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months - 1 Month Trial | $149.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months - 7 Days Trial | $149.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months | $179.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 Months - 7 Days Trial | $239.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 Months | $274.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual | $434.99 | per year |
| One Therapy Session | $8.99 | one-time |
| Five Therapy Sessions | $39.99 | one-time |
| Ten Therapy Sessions | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Life-changing for trauma/PTSD
- 👍 Highly effective EMDR alternative
- 🌟 Accessible and affordable
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and grounding experience
- 🚀 Significant improvement in mood/anxiety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription cost considered high by some
- 🤖 Unnerving AI intro videos
- ⚠️ Self-EMDR may not be suitable for deep trauma
- 🔄 AI function sometimes gets stuck
- 🚫 No refund policy mentioned

**Reported bugs**

- AI function gets stuck
- Intro videos are unnerving/uncanny valley

**Requested features**

- Alternative to bilateral audio
- Graphs for progress tracking
- Option to turn off bilateral audio
- Use real people instead of AI for intro videos
- Just use audio and no AI person for intro videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Release free?

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

### Is Heal EMDR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Release or Heal EMDR?

Release is rated higher. Release averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Heal EMDR averages 4.8 from 228 ratings.

### Do Release or Heal EMDR have ads?

Neither Release nor Heal EMDR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Release or Heal EMDR?

Release ships an update every 2 months, and Heal EMDR fortnightly. Most recently, Release was updated on October 21, 2026 and Heal EMDR on October 30, 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.*