Comparison

EMDR vs Mantra Meditation Timer

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 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

Mantra Meditation Timer

Features
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MENTRA MEDITATION TIMER - Your Path to Mindfulness Experience the power of structured mentra meditation with our beautifully designed 3-phase timer. Whether you're a beginner or experienced meditator, our app guides you through each session with gentle gong transitions and stunning visual themes. WHY MEDITATION TIMER? STRUCTURED 3-PHASE APPROACH Your meditation unfolds naturally through three distinct phases: - Warm-up: Ease into silence and prepare your mind (5 minutes) - Main Practice: Deep meditation (5-90 minutes, you choose) - Cool-down: Gently return to awareness (5 minutes) Phase indicators keep you oriented without breaking your focus. GENTLE GONG TRANSITIONS A beautiful gong sound marks each phase transition, guiding you smoothly through your practice without jarring interruptions. BEAUTIFUL MEDITATION THEMES Choose from 5 gorgeous themes that create the perfect atmosphere: - Glowing Sun - Warm golden radiance - Forest - Natural green serenity - Water - Calming blue tranquillity - Cafe - Cosy pastel comfort - Christmas - Festive seasonal joy Each theme transforms your entire meditation experience with carefully crafted colours and ambience. CUSTOMIZABLE TIMER Select your ideal meditation duration from 5 to 90 minutes. Whether you have a few minutes or a full hour, we've got you covered. The recommended 20-minute session is perfect for building a daily practice. ZERO DISTRACTIONS - Do Not Disturb Mode: Minimizes all notifications during meditation - Prevent Screen Sleep: Keeps your device awake throughout your session - No ads, no interruptions, no subscriptions! - Clean, focused interface designed for peace APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Track your meditation journey with seamless Apple Health sync. Every session counts toward your wellness goals. GENTLE REMINDERS Set up notifications to maintain your daily practice. We'll gently remind you without being pushy. PERFECT FOR: - Daily meditation practice or mantra meditation - Stress relief and anxiety management - Better sleep preparation - Focus and concentration training - Mindfulness beginners - Experienced meditators - Yoga and breathing exercises - Spiritual practice WHY CHOOSE US? SIMPLE: No complex features to distract you. Just pure meditation. BEAUTIFUL: Gorgeous themes that inspire calm and focus. EFFECTIVE: Structured approach proven to build consistent habits. PRIVATE: Your meditation practice stays yours. No tracking, no sharing. COMPLETE: Everything you need, nothing you don't. BUILD A DAILY PRACTICE Consistency is key to meditation success. Our structured approach makes it easy to build and maintain a daily practice. Start with just 10 or 20 minutes and gradually increase as your practice deepens. SCIENCE-BACKED BENEFITS Regular meditation reduces stress, improves focus, enhances emotional well-being, promotes better sleep, and increases overall life satisfaction. Our 3-phase structure helps you experience these benefits more effectively. START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY Join thousands of meditators around the world, who have transformed their lives with our simple, beautiful mantra meditation timer. Your path to inner peace and mindfulness begins with a single session. Download now and experience the difference a structured, distraction-free mantra meditation practice can make. Namaste!

Screenshots

EMDR4 screens
Mantra Meditation Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EMDR at Free against Mantra Meditation Timer's $5.99. EMDR also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (7 vs 2). Mantra Meditation Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On 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

EMDR is free to download; Mantra Meditation Timer costs $5.99 up front. EMDR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Mantra Meditation Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMDR ships an update every 6 days, Mantra Meditation Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EMDR versus Mantra Meditation Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMDRMantra Meditation Timer
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.4 (173 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings173 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBas OppenheimNikita Yampolski

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

Mantra Meditation Timer

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

Mantra Meditation Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMDR free?
EMDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mantra Meditation Timer free?
Mantra Meditation Timer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMDR or Mantra Meditation Timer have ads?
Neither EMDR nor Mantra Meditation Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMDR or Mantra Meditation Timer?
EMDR ships an update every 6 days, and Mantra Meditation Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, EMDR was updated on October 27, 2026 and Mantra Meditation Timer on October 18, 2026.

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