EMDR Tappers vs Wevana
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
Wevana
This app works with companion devices to offer personalized control over speed and intensity. It enables remote access for telehealth sessions and activates curated content when the devices are connected. Achieve peace of mind through a connected wellness experience.
- Customizable speed and intensity
- Remote telehealth access
- Curated content activation
- Companion device integration
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Wevana is your pathway to peace of mind. The Wevana app works together with the Wevana Tabs to provide: - Customization of speed and intensity - Remote access for Telehealth - Curated content with Tab activation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EMDR Tappers at 4.8 against Wevana's 3.4. EMDR Tappers also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 15) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). Wevana's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support 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. Wevana asks for nothing beyond the download.
EMDR Tappers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMDR Tappers has 1.4K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 50% positive.
EMDR Tappers ships an update weekly, Wevana every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EMDR Tappers | Wevana |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better | 3.4 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Andrii Bondarenko | Wevana Inc. |
Customer experience
EMDR Tappers
Wevana
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
Wevana
No in-app purchases
