# oVRcome vs EMDR

The clearest difference is rating: EMDR at 4.4 against oVRcome's 3.5. EMDR also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). oVRcome's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 46%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. oVRcome sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per month and EMDR sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EMDR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMDR has 173 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of oVRcome's written reviews are positive against 46% of EMDR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

oVRcome ships an update monthly, EMDR every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | oVRcome | EMDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovrcome/id1545526126/reviews) | **[4.4 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **173** |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 413 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oVRcome](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545526128) | [Bas Oppenheim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009442115) |

## What reviewers say

### oVRcome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovrcome/id1545526126)

This app offers guided virtual reality exposure therapy and coping strategies to help users manage phobias and anxieties. Developed by clinical psychologists, it provides a safe and effective way to confront fears and learn calming techniques in a private, convenient setting.

**Highlights:** Guided VR exposure therapy, Learn calming techniques, Phobia knowledge acquisition, Mindset and reaction change, Access skills in toolbox, Guided meditations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $28.99 | per month |
| Annually | $199.99 | per year |


### 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. Full accessibility support is included.

**Highlights:** Customizable visual, audio, and haptic stimulation, Control over pace, sound, and vibration, Cross-device syncing (Apple ecosystem), 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 oVRcome free?

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

### Is EMDR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, oVRcome or EMDR?

EMDR is rated higher. oVRcome averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while EMDR averages 4.4 from 173 ratings.

### Do oVRcome or EMDR have ads?

Neither oVRcome nor EMDR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, oVRcome or EMDR?

oVRcome ships an update monthly, and EMDR every 6 days. Most recently, oVRcome was updated on October 25, 2026 and EMDR on October 30, 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.*