# EMDR vs BeTuned

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | EMDR | BeTuned |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betuned/id6476478593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 197 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) | [Be Tuned](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726866301) |

## 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)


### BeTuned

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betuned/id6476478593)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*