# EMDR vs BluLateral

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BluLateral at none against EMDR's 7. BluLateral also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). EMDR's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (172 vs 4). On price, rating, 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. BluLateral asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for EMDR against 4.5 for BluLateral. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMDR has 172 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of EMDR's written reviews are positive against 50% of BluLateral's.

EMDR ships an update every 6 days, BluLateral every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMDR | BluLateral |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blulateral/id1668454988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| 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) | [BluTapp, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758795593) |

## 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)


### BluLateral

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blulateral/id1668454988)

This application provides wireless bilateral stimulation for general well-being and relaxation. It aims to support users in managing stress and promoting a sense of calm through innovative technology.

**Highlights:** Wireless bilateral stimulation, Supports general well-being, Promotes relaxation, Personal device integration, Innovative technology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMDR free?

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

### Is BluLateral free?

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

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

BluLateral is rated higher. EMDR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while BluLateral averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do EMDR or BluLateral have ads?

Neither EMDR nor BluLateral shows ads.

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

EMDR ships an update every 6 days, and BluLateral every 3 months. Most recently, EMDR was updated on October 12, 2026 and BluLateral on October 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.*