# EMDR vs PeaceCore Studios

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PeaceCore Studios at none against EMDR's 7. PeaceCore Studios also leads on iOS requirement (9.0.0 vs 15). EMDR's advantage is device support (7 vs 3). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

EMDR ships an update every 6 days, PeaceCore Studios every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMDR | PeaceCore Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **172** | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 113 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **9.0.0** |
| 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) | [Peace Core Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585637207) |

## 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)


### PeaceCore Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peacecore-studios/id1592284152)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMDR free?

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

### Is PeaceCore Studios free?

PeaceCore Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do EMDR or PeaceCore Studios have ads?

Neither EMDR nor PeaceCore Studios shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EMDR or PeaceCore Studios?

EMDR ships an update every 6 days, and PeaceCore Studios every 10 days. Most recently, EMDR was updated on October 12, 2026 and PeaceCore Studios on October 13, 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.*