Comparison

EMDR Tappers vs Cadence

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Cadence

This app offers guided breathwork and bilateral stimulation exercises to help users reset, refocus, and unwind. It features various visual cues, optional haptics, and panning audio to enhance the experience. Users can track their progress, journal after sessions, and log mindful minutes to Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Bilateral stimulation exercises
  • Guided breathwork sessions
  • Visual cues (Moving Dot, Light Bar, Jet Stream)
  • Optional haptics and panning audio
  • Session tracking and history
  • Journaling and practice summaries
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Cadence helps you reset, refocus, and unwind with left-right rhythm and guided breathwork. Choose a visual, start a session, and follow the cue for a short pause or a longer wind-down. Use Cadence to: * Practice with Moving Dot, Light Bar, and Jet Stream * Move from left-right rhythm into guided breathing * Add optional haptics, panning audio, and soundscapes * Track check-ins, streaks, and session history * Journal after sessions and review practice summaries * Log completed sessions to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes, if you choose Cadence works offline and does not require an account. Your sessions, notes, and preferences stay on your device unless you export them.

Screenshots

EMDR Tappers4 screens
Cadence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cadence at none against EMDR Tappers's 3. Cadence also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). EMDR Tappers's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EMDR Tappers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Cadence asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cadence holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMDR Tappers has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMDR Tappers ships an update weekly, Cadence every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EMDR Tappers versus Cadence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMDR TappersCadence
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.2 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBilateral MindPaul Govan

Customer experience

EMDR Tappers

All ratings1,678 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral12.7%
Negative36.6%

Cadence

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EMDR Tappers

Subscriptions2
  • Guided Bilateral Stimulation3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Guided Bilateral Stimulation14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Bilateral Stimulation$9.99
None

Cadence

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMDR Tappers free?
EMDR Tappers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cadence free?
Cadence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EMDR Tappers or Cadence?
Cadence is rated higher. EMDR Tappers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Cadence averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do EMDR Tappers or Cadence have ads?
Neither EMDR Tappers nor Cadence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMDR Tappers or Cadence?
EMDR Tappers ships an update weekly, and Cadence every 4 weeks. Most recently, EMDR Tappers was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cadence on October 31, 2026.

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