Comparison

EMDR vs BeTuned

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EMDR

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
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The EMDR app puts you in full control of visual, audio, and haptic bilateral stimulation. Turn game controllers and Joy-Cons into tappers, position sound precisely in stereo, and fine-tune vibration intensity. Sync across your Apple devices or broadcast to any browser with EMDR Connect. Full VoiceOver and Assistive Access support is built in. STIMULATION YOUR WAY Tailor every session to your needs: • Set your pace with presets or fine-tune it with a slider. • Use auto-stop so you never have to count along. • Choose from a wide range of sounds, animations, and vibrations. • Hear the count spoken aloud in 21 languages. • Position stereo sound to the left, right, or center. • Fine-tune vibration intensity, automatically adapted to each device. • Personalize colors, patterns, and more. WORKS ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Connect iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, Joy-Cons, and game controllers. Alternate flashes or vibrations between devices, or use one as a remote control for another. No specialized tapper hardware is needed. The devices you already own do the work. BROADCAST WITH EMDR CONNECT Send your stimulation to a protected webpage on any computer, tablet, or phone, whether it's your own device or someone else's. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is needed. Shared names are encrypted, and EMDR Connect session data is removed from the server when the session ends. START FROM ANYWHERE • Start stimulation from Control Center, the Lock Screen, or the Action button. • Ask Siri, or automate your setup with Shortcuts. • Control playback from your headphones or a widget, even in the background. BUILT FOR ACCESSIBILITY Full support for Assistive Access and VoiceOver makes the app usable for people with diverse needs, with specialized interfaces that don't compromise on capability. TRY ONE MONTH FREE Explore everything the EMDR app offers with a free one-month trial for new subscribers. EMDR+ unlocks the full feature set across your Apple devices. EMDR Connect adds broadcasting to any browser. Download today and see how it fits your routine. APP PURPOSE This app is a general-purpose tool for generating bilateral and other types of stimulation. It supports a wide range of applications, including: • Research, e.g. testing the effects of bilateral stimulation. • Education, e.g. illustrating bilateral stimulation principles. • Focus and attention, e.g. pacing tasks with timed signals. • Relaxation and wellness, e.g. promoting physical relaxation through bilateral vibration. This app is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BeTuned

This app offers science-backed gameplay to help you regulate emotions and reset your nervous system. It provides anonymous, on-demand tools for managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelming feelings through brief, focused exercises inspired by EMDR therapy principles.

Highlights
  • Emotion regulation
  • Nervous system reset
  • Science-backed gameplay
  • Anonymous support
  • Build emotional resilience
  • Strengthen focus
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Stressed, anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed? BeTuned helps you regulate your emotions and reset your nervous system through simple, science-backed gameplay. What is BeTuned? BeTuned is an accessible, anonymous companion tool—not therapy, just support when you need it. Whether you're a first responder navigating high-stress situations, a professional dealing with daily pressure, or a parent helping your child manage big emotions, BeTuned gives you on-demand tools to regulate and reset. How it works - Play brief, focused games inspired by EMDR therapy principles and neuroscience. Through gentle bilateral stimulation and attention-based exercises, BeTuned helps you: - Reset emotions in overwhelming moments - Regulate your nervous system when stressed or anxious - Build emotional resilience over time - Strengthen focus and attention When to Use It - In the moment: When you're feeling keyed up, anxious, or need to quickly reset - Proactively: Daily practice to build emotional fitness and resilience—like training for your nervous system What you get - Anonymous, stigma-free support available 24/7 - Sessions you can do anywhere - Simple gameplay with no pressure or competition - Science-informed techniques adapted for everyday use - A tool to use alongside professional therapy or on its own About the Science EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy developed by Dr Francine Shapiro and delivered by trained clinicians using a structured, multi-phase protocol in clinical settings. AIP (Adaptive Information Processing) is the theoretical model that underpins EMDR, describing how experiences are processed and can become stuck after a highly stressful event. While this app does not provide EMDR therapy, it adapts these evidence-based principles for everyday stress relief and emotional wellness. Important: BeTuned is a companion tool, not a replacement for therapy. If you're experiencing distress or feel unsafe, please contact a qualified professional or local emergency services. Download and reset now with BeTuned!

Screenshots

EMDR4 screens
BeTuned3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BeTuned at 100% against EMDR's 46%. BeTuned also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). EMDR's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (172 vs 5). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeTuned holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMDR has 172 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of BeTuned's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMDR ships an update weekly, BeTuned monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
EMDR versus BeTuned: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMDRBeTuned
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (172 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings172 — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBas OppenheimBe Tuned

Customer experience

EMDR

All ratings172 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative50.0%

BeTuned

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

EMDR

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Sound doesn't work after purchasing
  • App doesn't work without internet
  • Trial starts without warning
  • Trial period doesn't work
  • App doesn't play in background or when screen is locked

Requested features

13 requests
  • Gradient effect for circle
  • More customization for circle
  • Alternating controller vibration
  • Timer feature
  • Slower BPM options (down to 30)
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  • More frame rates per second
  • Additional movements (Achten, Kreise)
  • Slower option for Slow EMDR
  • Use two Nintendo controllers for each hand
  • Pitch control for tone option
  • Option for 48 repeats
  • Ability to run with screen locked or in background
  • Manual input for repetitions and speed

BeTuned

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

EMDR

Subscriptions5
  • EMDR+1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • EMDR+ with Connect1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • EMDR+ with Connect (Monthly)1 Month trial$39.991 Month
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  • EMDR+ (Yearly)1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • EMDR+ with Connect (Yearly)1 Month trial2 variants$199.991 Year
One-time1
  • EMDR+ for Research$9.99
None

BeTuned

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMDR free?
EMDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeTuned free?
BeTuned is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EMDR or BeTuned?
BeTuned is rated higher. EMDR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while BeTuned averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do EMDR or BeTuned have ads?
Neither EMDR nor BeTuned shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMDR or BeTuned?
EMDR ships an update weekly, and BeTuned monthly. Most recently, EMDR was updated on October 20, 2026 and BeTuned on October 4, 2026.

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