Comparison

Sentur vs EMDR

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

Head to head
About

Sentur

This app offers guided exercises and resources inspired by the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to support self-transformation and healing. It provides tools for managing anxiety, nurturing self-compassion, and enhancing therapeutic journeys. Connect with a community and access expert-led events for deeper insight and progress.

Highlights
  • Guided IFS-inspired exercises
  • Meditations for Parts work
  • Post-unburdening guidance
  • Anxiety and stress management
  • Self-compassion nurturing
  • Parts mapping
  • Self-energy assessment
Features
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Evidence-based trauma-informed companion app inspired by the Internal Family Systems (IFS) psychotherapeutic model. Own your journey to self-transformation anywhere, anytime. Make the most out of your time in between therapy sessions and enhance the outcomes of your self-transformation work. Let your authentic Self radiate through with tools and resources such as: - Expertly guided IFS-inspired exercises and meditations that facilitate work with the different Parts within you; guide you through the post-unburdening process; manage anxiety and stress; help nurture self-compassion; - Amazing content from incredible collaborators - proven experts in their therapeutic field. - Parts mapping functionality and Self-energy assessment tooling that provide visual representations of your progress and greater insight into your healing journey; - In-app community and free monthly IFS events, facilitated by trauma healing experts - offering opportunities for reflection, unburdening, and accessing and inspiring more Self-energy. Supportive when life is hard. Captures and clarifies your transformation. Accelerates healing and enhances your therapeutic journey. Own your journey to self-transformation anywhere, anytime. Disclaimer: This application is not intended to provide, does not provide, and shall not be construed as providing, any form or type of medical, therapeutic, professional, or other advice, recommendations, instructions, services, diagnosis, or treatment.

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

Sentur4 screens
EMDR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sentur at 4.7 against EMDR's 4.4. Sentur also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 46%). EMDR's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and device support (7 vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Sentur sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $54.99 per year and EMDR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sentur holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118 and 172 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Sentur's written reviews are positive against 46% of EMDR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sentur ships an update fortnightly, EMDR weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sentur versus EMDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSenturEMDR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (118 ratings) — better4.4 (172 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better45.8% of reviews
Number of ratings118172 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB112 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIntegrated Mental Health Technologies, LLCBas Oppenheim

Customer experience

Sentur

All ratings118 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

EMDR

All ratings172 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Sentur

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

1 purchases

Sentur

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Sentur Subscription14 Days trial$54.991 Year
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 Sentur free?
Sentur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EMDR free?
EMDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sentur or EMDR?
Sentur is rated higher. Sentur averages 4.7 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while EMDR averages 4.4 from 172 ratings.
Do Sentur or EMDR have ads?
Neither Sentur nor EMDR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sentur or EMDR?
Sentur ships an update fortnightly, and EMDR weekly. Most recently, Sentur was updated on July 19, 2026 and EMDR on September 23, 2026.

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