# EMDR vs EMDR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EMDR at 46% against EMDR's 0%. EMDR also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 27 months). EMDR's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMDR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and EMDR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EMDR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMDR has 172 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of EMDR's written reviews are positive against 0% of EMDR's.

EMDR ships an update weekly, EMDR every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMDR | EMDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr-bilateral-stimulation/id1612119538/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 112 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bas Oppenheim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009442115) | [Deisy Renteria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579364093) |

## 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)


### EMDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr-bilateral-stimulation/id1612119538)

This app guides users through EMDR therapy techniques to process traumatic memories and reduce distress. It utilizes bilateral stimulation to help reframe negative beliefs and alleviate physiological arousal associated with adverse life experiences.

**Highlights:** EMDR therapy practice, Bilateral stimulation, Traumatic memory processing, Adaptive resolution of adverse experiences, Reduction of physiological arousal, Reframing negative beliefs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMDR free?

EMDR 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, EMDR or EMDR?

EMDR is rated higher. EMDR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while EMDR averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EMDR or EMDR have ads?

Neither EMDR nor EMDR shows ads.

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

EMDR ships an update weekly, and EMDR every 27 months. Most recently, EMDR was updated on September 23, 2026 and EMDR on September 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.*