Comparison

AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone vs EMDR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone

Features
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Specifications: Age: Any (fluent) Setting: Emergency room Voice: Female (AT&T Natural Voice) Language: US English Grid size: 4 rows x 7 cols Symbol set: Real images No. pgs: 21 Features Include: • Pages for concerns and questions, pain, body, breathing, preferences, phone calls, conditions and feelings, medical history, medications, health issues, allergies, work, and time • Easy editing and customization • Add an unlimited number of speaking, linking pages • Camera image acquisition directly in each cell • Access to all provided images • Easily show, dim, or hide cells • Dimmed cell opacity is fully adjustable • Dimmed cells remain active or can be disabled • 'Restore mode' brings deleted pages from the provided page set back to their original state • iOS text-to-speech (TTS) and recorded audio • Adjust iOS TTS voice, speech rate, pitch, and volume • Configure different TTS voice output settings for the user's voice and the auditory preview voice (when in scanning mode) • International language support, including right-to-left text entry • Word prediction with a 150k word library • Optional word learning and tracking of frequency of word use • 1x-3x cell magnification for low vision (scanning and direct select modes) • List of pages includes page previews and a search bar • Undo button • 30-day user activity log in AAC Institute's LAM format • Data tracking with privacy toggle and recording indicator • Data logs may be copied for printing, sharing, and PeRT analysis • Send messages to email and SMS & MMS text via email • Pages may be backed up to a computer with iTunes File Sharing and a USB cable • iCloud backup may be enabled Switch support: • One- and two-switch scanning • Sequential and row/column scanning • Auditory preview • Bluetooth and direct touch scanning • Supports RJ Cooper, AbleNet, Therapy Box, and Inclusive Technology Bluetooth switches

About

EMDR

This app provides customizable bilateral stimulation across Apple devices, offering control over visual, auditory, and haptic feedback. It supports various use cases like research, education, focus enhancement, and relaxation, with accessibility features and online broadcasting capabilities.

Highlights
  • Customizable pace and auto-stop
  • Stereo sounds, animations, and vibrations
  • Cross-device connectivity (iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.)
  • Game controller support
  • Online broadcasting via EMDR Connect
  • Full VoiceOver and Assistive Access support
Features
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The EMDR app puts you in full control of visual, audio, and haptic bilateral stimulation. Turn game controllers and Joy-Cons into tappers, position sound precisely in stereo, and fine-tune vibration intensity. Sync across your Apple devices or broadcast to any browser with EMDR Connect. Full VoiceOver and Assistive Access support is built in. STIMULATION YOUR WAY Tailor every session to your needs: • Set your pace with presets or fine-tune it with a slider. • Use auto-stop so you never have to count along. • Choose from a wide range of sounds, animations, and vibrations. • Hear the count spoken aloud in 21 languages. • Position stereo sound to the left, right, or center. • Fine-tune vibration intensity, automatically adapted to each device. • Personalize colors, patterns, and more. WORKS ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Connect iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, Joy-Cons, and game controllers. Alternate flashes or vibrations between devices, or use one as a remote control for another. No specialized tapper hardware is needed. The devices you already own do the work. BROADCAST WITH EMDR CONNECT Send your stimulation to a protected webpage on any computer, tablet, or phone, whether it's your own device or someone else's. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is needed. Shared names are encrypted, and EMDR Connect session data is removed from the server when the session ends. START FROM ANYWHERE • Start stimulation from Control Center, the Lock Screen, or the Action button. • Ask Siri, or automate your setup with Shortcuts. • Control playback from your headphones or a widget, even in the background. BUILT FOR ACCESSIBILITY Full support for Assistive Access and VoiceOver makes the app usable for people with diverse needs, with specialized interfaces that don't compromise on capability. TRY ONE MONTH FREE Explore everything the EMDR app offers with a free one-month trial for new subscribers. EMDR+ unlocks the full feature set across your Apple devices. EMDR Connect adds broadcasting to any browser. Download today and see how it fits your routine. APP PURPOSE This app is a general-purpose tool for generating bilateral and other types of stimulation. It supports a wide range of applications, including: • Research, e.g. testing the effects of bilateral stimulation. • Education, e.g. illustrating bilateral stimulation principles. • Focus and attention, e.g. pacing tasks with timed signals. • Relaxation and wellness, e.g. promoting physical relaxation through bilateral vibration. This app is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone4 screens
EMDR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EMDR at Free against AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone's $0.99. EMDR also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 40 months) and device support (7 vs 2). AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EMDR is free to download; AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone costs $0.99 up front. EMDR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone ships an update every 40 months, EMDR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone versus EMDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAT Elements ER (F) for iPhoneEMDR
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.4 (172 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—45.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—172 — better
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB113 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlexicom Tech LLCBas Oppenheim

Bugs and requests

AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EMDR

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Apple Watch app won't launch after update
  • Sound issues (thudding noise, stereo problems)
  • Apple TV app doesn't work
  • Session disrupted by upsell window
  • App crashes when selecting features
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  • Sound doesn't work after purchasing
  • App doesn't work without internet
  • Trial starts without warning
  • Trial period doesn't work
  • App doesn't play in background or when screen is locked

Requested features

13 requests
  • Gradient effect for circle
  • More customization for circle
  • Alternating controller vibration
  • Timer feature
  • Slower BPM options (down to 30)
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  • More frame rates per second
  • Additional movements (Achten, Kreise)
  • Slower option for Slow EMDR
  • Use two Nintendo controllers for each hand
  • Pitch control for tone option
  • Option for 48 repeats
  • Ability to run with screen locked or in background
  • Manual input for repetitions and speed

In-app purchases

None

AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

EMDR

Subscriptions5
  • EMDR+1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • EMDR+ with Connect1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • EMDR+ with Connect (Monthly)1 Month trial$39.991 Month
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  • EMDR+ (Yearly)1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • EMDR+ with Connect (Yearly)1 Month trial2 variants$199.991 Year
One-time1
  • EMDR+ for Research$9.99

Questions

Is AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone free?
AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMDR free?
EMDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone or EMDR have ads?
Neither AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone nor EMDR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone or EMDR?
AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone ships an update every 40 months, and EMDR weekly. Most recently, AT Elements ER (F) for iPhone was updated on October 12, 2026 and EMDR on October 16, 2026.

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