# Calm and Confident vs EMDR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calm and Confident at 100% against EMDR's 46%. Calm and Confident also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). EMDR's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (173 vs 9). On ads there is nothing between them.

EMDR is free to download; Calm and Confident costs $4.99 up front. EMDR sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Calm and Confident asks for nothing beyond the download.

Calm and Confident holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMDR has 173 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Calm and Confident's written reviews are positive against 46% of EMDR's.

Calm and Confident ships an update every 9 days, EMDR every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calm and Confident | EMDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-and-confident/id1541093309/reviews)** | [4.4 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **173** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 568 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [trauma and pain management services pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/647038077) | [Bas Oppenheim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009442115) |

## What reviewers say

### Calm and Confident

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-and-confident/id1541093309)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app uses guided meditations based on trauma therapy principles to help reverse anxiety and tension, fostering natural confidence. It employs applied neuroscience and bilateral stimulation to retrain your nervous system for improved self-awareness and emotional regulation.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations based on trauma therapy, Applied neuroscience techniques, Bilateral stimulation for nervous system regulation, Sessions for healing anxiety and childhood neglect, Enhances self-awareness and emotional regulation, Promotes natural confidence and relaxation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### EMDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565)

This app offers customizable visual, audio, and haptic bilateral stimulation. It allows users to control pace, sound positioning, and vibration intensity, and can sync across Apple devices or broadcast to web browsers. It is designed with accessibility in mind and supports various applications like research, education, focus, and relaxation.

**Highlights:** Customizable visual, audio, and haptic stimulation, Control over pace, sound, and vibration, Cross-device syncing with Apple devices, Broadcast to web browsers via EMDR Connect, Full VoiceOver and Assistive Access support, Start stimulation from Control Center or Siri

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EMDR+ | $4.99 | per month |
| EMDR+ with Connect | $19.99 | per month |
| EMDR+ with Connect (Monthly) | $39.99 | per month |
| EMDR+ (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| EMDR+ with Connect (Yearly) | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective EMDR tool
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Works well on iPhone/iPad
- ✨ Clean interface
- 🎧 Supports audio cues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model criticized
- 🐌 Slow on Macbook
- 📱 Apple TV app broken
- 🚫 No free trial clarity
- ⚠️ Upsell windows disrupt sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app won't launch after update
- Sound issues (thudding noise, stereo problems)
- Apple TV app doesn't work
- Session disrupted by upsell window
- App crashes when selecting features

**Requested features**

- Gradient effect for circle
- More customization for circle
- Alternating controller vibration
- Timer feature
- Slower BPM options (down to 30)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calm and Confident free?

Calm and Confident costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EMDR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calm and Confident or EMDR?

Calm and Confident is rated higher. Calm and Confident averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while EMDR averages 4.4 from 173 ratings.

### Do Calm and Confident or EMDR have ads?

Neither Calm and Confident nor EMDR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calm and Confident or EMDR?

Calm and Confident ships an update every 9 days, and EMDR every 4 days. Most recently, Calm and Confident was updated on November 7, 2026 and EMDR on November 7, 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.*