# EMDR Tappers vs Cadence

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.

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.

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.

EMDR Tappers ships an update weekly, Cadence every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMDR Tappers | Cadence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr-tappers/id1511845003/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-bilateral-visuals/id6760571574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 229 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bilateral Mind](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858727661) | [Paul Govan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879953753) |

## 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 |


### Cadence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-bilateral-visuals/id6760571574)

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:** macOS Compatibility, 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 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 11, 2026 and Cadence on October 31, 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.*