Comparison

EMDR Tappers vs Simple EMDR

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

Simple EMDR

Features
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A clean, quiet source of bilateral stimulation — alternating left-right visual motion and sound. Pay once. No account, no subscription, and no data collected. Ever. Bilateral stimulation (BLS) is the alternating left-right stimulus used in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) practice, and many people also use it simply to settle, refocus, or wind down. Simple EMDR does one thing well: it gives you a precise, configurable BLS source with nothing else in the way. VISUAL STIMULATION - A smooth-moving ball — or any emoji you choose — in the size and color you want - Three paths: Sweep with adjustable arch, Figure-8 with lobe height and twist, S-Curve with adjustable wave depth - Horizontal or vertical motion, 10–120 cycles per minute - Black, dark gray, or custom background AUDIO STIMULATION - Alternating tones, hard-panned left and right (headphones recommended) - Sine, triangle, or click — with adjustable pitch, tone length, and volume - Runs on its own for eyes-closed sessions, or in sync with the visual marker SESSIONS, YOUR WAY - Continuous mode with an optional timer - Set-based mode: choose passes per set, rest length, and number of sets - Tap to pause. The screen stays awake. Nothing interrupts. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - 100% offline — the app has no network access at all - No account, no analytics, no third-party code - Privacy label: Data Not Collected - One-time purchase. No subscription, no ads, no upsells. Designed for iPhone and iPad — iPad's larger screen gives an especially wide visual sweep. Clinicians: Simple EMDR also works well as a client-side stimulus during remote sessions, fully controlled on the client's own device. IMPORTANT Simple EMDR is a wellness tool that provides bilateral stimulation for relaxation and focus. It is not a medical device, does not provide therapy or treatment, and is not a substitute for care from a qualified professional. If you are working through trauma, use it only under the guidance of a licensed clinician. Stop if you feel unwell.

Screenshots

EMDR Tappers4 screens
Simple EMDR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EMDR Tappers at Free against Simple EMDR's $0.99. EMDR Tappers also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.5). Simple EMDR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

EMDR Tappers is free to download; Simple EMDR costs $0.99 up front. EMDR Tappers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Simple EMDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EMDR Tappers versus Simple EMDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMDR TappersSimple EMDR
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.2 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBilateral MindHacking Things LLC

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

Simple EMDR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMDR Tappers free?
EMDR Tappers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple EMDR free?
Simple EMDR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMDR Tappers or Simple EMDR have ads?
Neither EMDR Tappers nor Simple EMDR shows ads.

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