EMDR Tappers vs IFS Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EMDR Tappers
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.
- 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)
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The EMDR Tappers app was designed by researchers, veterans, and licensed eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) professionals to replicate EMDR therapy with only an iPhone and Apple Watch. Users can set the pace of animations, vibrations, and sounds. These stimuli are synchronized to replicate the benefits of EMDR therapy in any setting without the expensive, bulky equipment. Users can also use the app with just a single phone or two phones. All of this for free. No external, annoying ads. The core of EMDR therapy is bilateral stimulation—alternatively stimulating each side of the brain with sounds, lights, and vibrations. EMDR is a scientifically proven method of dealing with stress, anxiety, and other negative psychological conditions. The EMDR Tappers app combines the benefits of bilateral stimulation with positive affirmations. These affirmations are delivered bilaterally to help re-program your brain with healthy thoughts and beliefs. EMDR is a “strongly recommended” technique by the leading veterans' organizations, and the American Psychiatric Association has noted that EMDR is effective for treating PTSD symptoms. The premium version of the app allows users to set the color of the animation, choose the sound, and save custom settings as well as access preset settings. Download the app today to experience the power of bilateral stimulation. Terms of service: https://www.inspirehopecounseling.com/emdr-tappers-terms-of-service
IFS Guide
This app offers guided sessions based on Internal Family Systems (IFS) protocols. It features an AI practitioner named Sunny that provides step-by-step guidance through text, audio, or direct speech in any language, assisting with inner child and shadow work. It also includes guided meditations and tools for journaling and tracking your inner parts.
- AI-powered IFS practitioner (Sunny)
- Step-by-step guidance
- Text, audio, and direct speech interaction
- Inner child and shadow work assistance
- Guided meditations
- Part journaling and profiling
- Reminders for self-care
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Internal Family Systems (IFS Therapy) is the fastest growing therapy model because of it’s root-cause effectiveness. And our goal is to make it affordable and accessible for all! The IFS Guide app gives you step-by-step guidance based on Internal Family Systems protocols so that you have a safe space to take care of your Parts anytime, anywhere. Our AI-powered IFS Practitioner, called Sunny, acts like a real IFS practitioner and enables you to speak directly or chat with it anytime, anywhere, and in ANY LANGUAGE. Sunny will be with you every step of the way, so you never wander off or feel lost in the process. There are text, audio, and direct speaking guides in your native language that will help you through inner child work and shadow work, so you understand your parts better and create deeper relationships with them. In addition to AI-powered guidance, the app also provides smart guided meditations in audio, for those who prefer no AI included in their guidance. The feature to chat with your parts on your own, allows you the freedom and creativity you need to connect with your different sides (parts) at your own pace. You can also log your conversations with your parts and reflect on them later. Create a profile for each Part of your Internal Family System and log its traits, behavior, and relationships with other parts. Schedule reminders to ensure your Parts get the care and attention they need from you. IFS GUIDE APP FEATURES AI-Powered Guidance: AI-powered Sunny, acting like a real IFS practitioner, helps you navigate through your sessions. The ability to text or talk to Sunny, just like a real IFS session. Ability to chat or talk in your own words and language. Step-by-step Internal Family Systems guidance designed by Certified Level-3 IFS Practitioners: Understand your Parts better and create deeper relationships with them. "On-Call" assistance will help you stay in your process and not wander off. Chat with Your Parts On Your Own: Create a safe space to stay present and communicate with your parts at your own pace. Log your conversations and reflect on them at a later time. Chat with multiple parts at the same time. Get Help to Unblend: Never Lose Track of Your Parts: Add notes about what you have learned from them and their relationships with each other. Journal your healing process. Access your previous conversations and talk with your parts quickly and easily. Create profiles for each Part. Create parts maps on your own, or Sunny will do it for you automatically after each session. Stay Focused on Your Inner World: Get through each step smoothly and confidently without getting lost in the process. Gentle and soothing audio guidance helps reduce anxiety and overwhelm. Stay focused on your parts without having to worry about the next steps. Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Parts: Set reminders to check in with your parts regularly and explore different topics. Give your parts the care and attention they need. Daily check-ins to stay connected with your parts every day. And many more features.... Download IFS Guide today and experience the future of personalized IFS therapy! Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IFS Guide at none against EMDR Tappers's shown. IFS Guide also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 51%). EMDR Tappers's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. EMDR Tappers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and IFS Guide sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for EMDR Tappers against 4.8 for IFS Guide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 807 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of EMDR Tappers's written reviews are positive against 74% of IFS Guide's.
EMDR Tappers ships an update weekly, IFS Guide fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | EMDR Tappers | IFS Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) | 4.8 (807 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | 74.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 807 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrii Bondarenko | Internal Family Systems - IFS Guide |
Customer experience
EMDR Tappers
IFS Guide
Bugs and requests
EMDR Tappers
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
IFS Guide
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch for some users
- Subscription issues and inability to upgrade
- Reminders and notifications not working properly
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back old audio guided sessions
- Improve accessibility for screen readers
- Allow more customization of parts
- Fix issues with parts mapping and editing
In-app purchases
EMDR Tappers
- Guided Bilateral Stimulation3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Guided Bilateral Stimulation14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Premium Bilateral Stimulation$9.99
IFS Guide
- Basic Plan1 Month trial$11.991 Month
- Premium Plan7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Monthly Platinum Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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- Platinum Plan Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Month
- Platinum Plan7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Basic Plan1 Month trial$95.991 Year
- Premium Plan14 Days trial$95.991 Year
- Platinum Annual1 Year trial$99.991 Year
- Platinum Plan14 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Platinum Plan Annual14 Days trial$129.991 Year
- Platinum Plan14 Days trial2 variants$159.991 Year
- 50% Exclusive OFF$49.99








