Comparison

EMDR vs B Better

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 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
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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 compatible web browsers 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 in a compatible browser on a 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. Our privacy policy explains what data EMDR Connect processes and how long it is retained. 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 compatible web browsers. 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

B Better

Features
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The B Better app is your trusted source for natural health solutions, designed exclusively for our existing members to enhance their wellness journey. It provides essential tools and resources to help you manage your health with confidence. Ask a Practitioner: Pose health questions, browse forum categories, or upload labs and images for personalized guidance. Comprehensive Resource Library: Access a growing collection of expert content like foundational courses. Self-Managed Profiles: Effortlessly manage your account and privacy settings, with the option to remain anonymous by updating your display name.

Screenshots

EMDR4 screens
B Better4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: B Better at none against EMDR's 6. EMDR's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 9 months) and device support (7 vs 3). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. B Better asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMDR ships an update every 6 days, B Better every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EMDR versus B Better: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMDRB Better
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (173 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings173 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBas OppenheimBernadette Abraham

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

B Better

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 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
None

B Better

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMDR free?
EMDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is B Better free?
B Better is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMDR or B Better have ads?
Neither EMDR nor B Better shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMDR or B Better?
EMDR ships an update every 6 days, and B Better every 9 months. Most recently, EMDR was updated on October 30, 2026 and B Better on October 25, 2026.

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