# EMDR Tappers vs EMDR

The clearest difference is ads: EMDR at none against EMDR Tappers's shown. EMDR also leads on device support (7 vs 3). EMDR Tappers's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 172). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMDR Tappers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month 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.

EMDR Tappers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMDR Tappers has 1.4K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of EMDR Tappers's written reviews are positive against 46% of EMDR's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMDR Tappers | EMDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr-tappers/id1511845003/reviews)** | [4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 172 |
| Positive reviews | **50.7% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 229 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrii Bondarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726245956) | [Bas Oppenheim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009442115) |

## What reviewers say

### EMDR Tappers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr-tappers/id1511845003)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guided Bilateral Stimulation | $6.99 | per month |
| Guided Bilateral Stimulation | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Bilateral Stimulation | $9.99 | one-time |


### EMDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565)

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:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EMDR+ | $4.99 | per month |
| EMDR+ with Connect | $19.99 | per month |
| EMDR+ with Connect (Monthly) | $39.99 | per month |
| EMDR+ (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| EMDR+ with Connect (Yearly) | $199.99 | per year |
| EMDR+ for Research | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective EMDR tool
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Works well on iPhone/iPad
- ✨ Clean interface
- 🎧 Supports audio cues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model criticized
- 🐌 Slow on Macbook
- 📱 Apple TV app broken
- 🚫 No free trial clarity
- ⚠️ Upsell windows disrupt sessions

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Gradient effect for circle
- More customization for circle
- Alternating controller vibration
- Timer feature
- Slower BPM options (down to 30)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMDR Tappers free?

EMDR Tappers 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, EMDR Tappers or EMDR?

EMDR Tappers is rated higher. EMDR Tappers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while EMDR averages 4.4 from 172 ratings.

### Do EMDR Tappers or EMDR have ads?

EMDR Tappers shows ads; EMDR does not.

### Which is updated more often, EMDR Tappers or EMDR?

EMDR Tappers ships an update weekly, and EMDR weekly. Most recently, EMDR Tappers was updated on September 22, 2026 and EMDR on September 23, 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.*