# EMDR Tappers vs self EMDR

The clearest difference is price: EMDR Tappers at Free against self EMDR's $2.99. EMDR Tappers also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). self EMDR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (75% vs 51%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

EMDR Tappers is free to download; self EMDR costs $2.99 up front. EMDR Tappers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. self EMDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

EMDR Tappers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMDR Tappers has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of EMDR Tappers's written reviews are positive against 75% of self EMDR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

EMDR Tappers ships an update weekly, self EMDR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMDR Tappers | self EMDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr-tappers/id1511845003/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-emdr/id6471443057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 229 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bilateral Mind](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858727661) | [Christian Ahrweiler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069911469) |

## 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, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**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 |


### self EMDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-emdr/id6471443057)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This application provides auditory and visual stimulation to aid in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. It is designed to create effects that support the therapeutic process. Users should consult a healthcare professional before use.

**Highlights:** Auditory stimulation effects, Visual stimulation effects, Supports EMDR therapy process, Consultation advisories, Health warning resources

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMDR Tappers free?

EMDR Tappers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is self EMDR free?

self EMDR costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EMDR Tappers or self EMDR?

EMDR Tappers is rated higher. EMDR Tappers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while self EMDR averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EMDR Tappers or self EMDR have ads?

Neither EMDR Tappers nor self EMDR shows ads.

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

EMDR Tappers ships an update weekly, and self EMDR every 3 weeks. Most recently, EMDR Tappers was updated on October 29, 2026 and self EMDR on October 4, 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.*