# EMDR vs SomaShare

The clearest difference is rating: SomaShare at 4.8 against EMDR's 4.4. SomaShare also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15). EMDR's advantage is device support (7 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMDR sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SomaShare sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SomaShare holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173 and 179 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of EMDR's written reviews are positive against 55% of SomaShare's.

EMDR ships an update every 6 days, SomaShare every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMDR | SomaShare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565/reviews) | **[4.8 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somashare-deep-healing/id1670936287/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 173 | **179** |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bas Oppenheim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009442115) | [SomaShare LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670936289) |

## What reviewers say

### EMDR

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

This app offers customizable visual, audio, and haptic bilateral stimulation. It allows users to control pace, sound positioning, and vibration intensity, and can sync across Apple devices or broadcast to web browsers. Full accessibility support is included.

**Highlights:** Customizable visual, audio, and haptic stimulation, Control over pace, sound, and vibration, Cross-device syncing (Apple ecosystem), Broadcast to web browsers via EMDR Connect, Full VoiceOver and Assistive Access support, Start stimulation from Control Center or Siri

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| 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 |

**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)


### SomaShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somashare-deep-healing/id1670936287)

This app offers daily healing practices and a supportive community to help you regulate your nervous system and process past experiences. It features trauma-informed practitioners guiding you through various techniques for emotional healing, anxiety relief, and personal growth at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Daily healing practices, Nervous system regulation, Trauma-informed practitioners, Emotional healing techniques, Anxiety relief practices, Community support, Personal growth guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SomaShare Premium subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMDR free?

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

### Is SomaShare free?

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

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

SomaShare is rated higher. EMDR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while SomaShare averages 4.8 from 179 ratings.

### Do EMDR or SomaShare have ads?

Neither EMDR nor SomaShare shows ads.

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

EMDR ships an update every 6 days, and SomaShare every 9 days. Most recently, EMDR was updated on October 30, 2026 and SomaShare on October 30, 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.*