EMDR Tappers vs Praise Boost
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
Praise Boost
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Sometimes you just need someone to cheer you on. Praise Boost gives you a heartfelt compliment every time you tap. One tap. Instant praise. Feel amazing. Key Features: - One-tap praise for instant encouragement - Combo system for escalating motivation - Haptic feedback - AI-generated compliments - Multiple praise tones - Daily habit support No judgment. No pressure. Just wholehearted praise. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Praise Boost at none against EMDR Tappers's 3. EMDR Tappers's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. EMDR Tappers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Praise Boost asks for nothing beyond the download.
EMDR Tappers ships an update weekly, Praise Boost every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EMDR Tappers | Praise Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bilateral Mind | Burning Tribe |
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
Praise Boost
No in-app purchases









