# IFS Guide vs EMDR

The clearest difference is rating: IFS Guide at 4.8 against EMDR's 4.4. IFS Guide also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 46%) and ratings volume (814 vs 172). EMDR's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and device support (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IFS Guide sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and EMDR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IFS Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 814 and 172 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of IFS Guide's written reviews are positive against 46% of EMDR's.

IFS Guide ships an update fortnightly, EMDR weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IFS Guide | EMDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (814 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifs-guide/id1559214994/reviews)** | [4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **814** | 172 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Internal Family Systems - IFS Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559215206) | [Bas Oppenheim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009442115) |

## What reviewers say

### IFS Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifs-guide/id1559214994)

This app offers guided sessions based on Internal Family Systems (IFS) protocols. It features an AI practitioner named Sunny that provides step-by-step guidance through text, audio, or direct speech in any language, assisting with inner child and shadow work. It also includes guided meditations and tools for journaling and tracking your inner parts.

**Highlights:** AI-powered IFS practitioner (Sunny), Step-by-step guidance, Text, audio, and direct speech interaction, Inner child and shadow work assistance, Guided meditations, Part journaling and profiling, Reminders for self-care

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Platinum Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Platinum Plan Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Platinum Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan | $95.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $95.99 | per year |
| Platinum Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Platinum Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Platinum Plan Annual | $129.99 | per year |
| Platinum Plan | $159.99 | per year |
| 50% Exclusive OFF | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great tool for IFS practitioners
- 👍 Helpful for connecting with parts
- 🤖 Impressive AI guidance
- 💡 Useful parts mapping feature
- 🤗 Compassionate and supportive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 AI voice quality issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data usage
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
- 🤖 AI not always accurate or helpful

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Subscription issues and inability to upgrade
- Reminders and notifications not working properly

**Requested features**

- Bring back old audio guided sessions
- Improve accessibility for screen readers
- Allow more customization of parts
- Fix issues with parts mapping and editing


### EMDR

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

This app provides customizable bilateral stimulation across Apple devices, offering control over visual, auditory, and haptic feedback. It supports various use cases like research, education, focus enhancement, and relaxation, with accessibility features and online broadcasting capabilities.

**Highlights:** Customizable pace and auto-stop, Stereo sounds, animations, and vibrations, Cross-device connectivity (iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.), Game controller support, Online broadcasting via EMDR Connect, Full VoiceOver and Assistive Access support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| 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 |
| EMDR+ for Research | $9.99 | one-time |

**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 IFS Guide free?

IFS Guide 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, IFS Guide or EMDR?

IFS Guide is rated higher. IFS Guide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 814 ratings, while EMDR averages 4.4 from 172 ratings.

### Do IFS Guide or EMDR have ads?

Neither IFS Guide nor EMDR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IFS Guide or EMDR?

IFS Guide ships an update fortnightly, and EMDR weekly. Most recently, IFS Guide was updated on October 16, 2026 and EMDR on October 16, 2026.

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