Comparison

EMDR vs EMDR Mobile

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

EMDR Mobile

Features
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EMDR Mobile is a bilateral stimulation (BLS) app for EMDR therapists. Run the stimulation from your phone, tablet or computer, in the room with your client or online. In person Connect wired or wireless headphones, hand them to your client and tap Start. In-person sessions use auditory BLS only, and no internet connection is needed. Auditory BLS needs no dedicated hardware. Online Your client joins on their own device, using a join link or the username and password from your panel. The moving light and the sound play on the client's device, while you stay in control from yours. Your controls • Start and Stop • Speed from 1 to 15 • Volume from 1 to 20 • Tone: high, mid or low • Auto Set: the stimulation stops after the number of sets you choose (2 to 60) • Counters: set count, set time and session time Client presets Save speed, volume, tone and Auto Set for each client under their initials or a nickname. Presets are stored on your device only. The client chooses the look In the client app, clients pick the shape (line, glowing orb or circle), color, background (light or dark) and size that feel comfortable to them. One subscription, all your devices One subscription covers the app on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows. Therapists start with a 7-day free trial; after that, a monthly or yearly subscription applies. The client app is free for clients. Languages App interface: Turkish, English, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese, Polish and Russian. Try it first A free browser tool for bilateral stimulation is available at emdrmobile.com/bls. Important EMDR Mobile is a tool for trained EMDR therapists to use within their professional practice. It does not replace therapy, and it is not intended for use without a therapist. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them in your account settings. Terms of Use: https://emdrmobile.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://emdrmobile.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

EMDR4 screens
EMDR Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EMDR at every 6 days against EMDR Mobile's every 6 weeks. EMDR also leads on device support (7 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and EMDR Mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMDR ships an update every 6 days, EMDR Mobile every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EMDR versus EMDR Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMDREMDR Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (172 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings172 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBas OppenheimMurat YON

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

EMDR Mobile

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
2 purchases

EMDR Mobile

Subscriptions2
  • Therapist Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Therapist Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is EMDR free?
EMDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EMDR Mobile free?
EMDR Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EMDR or EMDR Mobile have ads?
Neither EMDR nor EMDR Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMDR or EMDR Mobile?
EMDR ships an update every 6 days, and EMDR Mobile every 6 weeks. Most recently, EMDR was updated on October 24, 2026 and EMDR Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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