# EMDR vs Bumble BLS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bumble BLS at none against EMDR's 7. Bumble BLS also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). EMDR's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (172 vs 2). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMDR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bumble BLS asks for nothing beyond the download.

EMDR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMDR has 172 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of EMDR's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bumble BLS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

EMDR ships an update weekly, Bumble BLS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMDR | Bumble BLS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumble-bls/id1575441867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 112 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bas Oppenheim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009442115) | [BUMBLE BLS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575441869) |

## What reviewers say

### 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)


### Bumble BLS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumble-bls/id1575441867)

This app controls a bilateral stimulation system for therapeutic use. It offers wireless control of audio and visual BLS, syncing with specialized devices for children and adults. Designed for Play Therapy and EMDR, it provides a seamless integration for therapeutic sessions.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of BLS devices, Syncs with therapeutic audio, Syncs with therapeutic visuals, Designed for Play Therapy, Supports EMDR therapy, Bluetooth connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMDR free?

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

### Is Bumble BLS free?

Bumble BLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EMDR or Bumble BLS?

EMDR is rated higher. EMDR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Bumble BLS averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do EMDR or Bumble BLS have ads?

Neither EMDR nor Bumble BLS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EMDR or Bumble BLS?

EMDR ships an update weekly, and Bumble BLS every 4 weeks. Most recently, EMDR was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bumble BLS on July 5, 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.*