# EMDR vs self EMDR

The clearest difference is price: EMDR at Free against self EMDR's $2.99. EMDR also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (172 vs 1). self EMDR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (75% vs 46%). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

EMDR is free to download; self EMDR costs $2.99 up front. EMDR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. self EMDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

EMDR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. 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 complicate that: 46% of EMDR's written reviews are positive against 75% of self EMDR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

EMDR ships an update weekly, self EMDR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMDR | self EMDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-emdr/id6471443057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 112 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bas Oppenheim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009442115) | [Christian Ahrweiler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069911469) |

## 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)


### self EMDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-emdr/id6471443057)

This application provides auditory and visual stimulation to aid in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. It is designed to create effects that support the therapeutic process. Users should consult a healthcare professional before use.

**Highlights:** Auditory stimulation effects, Visual stimulation effects, Supports EMDR therapy process, Consultation advisories, Health warning resources

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMDR free?

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

### Is self EMDR free?

self EMDR costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

EMDR is rated higher. EMDR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while self EMDR averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EMDR or self EMDR have ads?

Neither EMDR nor self EMDR shows ads.

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

EMDR ships an update weekly, and self EMDR every 3 weeks. Most recently, EMDR was updated on September 23, 2026 and self EMDR on September 17, 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.*