EMDR vs EyeFocus Athlete
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
EyeFocus Athlete
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視野が、武器になる。 反応速度、周辺視野スコア。 目を鍛えたら、見える景色が変わった。 EyeFocus Athleteは、スポーツ選手・部活生・アスリート志向のすべての人に向けた、 視覚パフォーマンス特化のトレーニングアプリです。 ■ 4つのオリジナルトレーニング ・NUMBER RUSH(動体視力) 飛んでくるボールに表示される数字を瞬時に読み取れ。 変化する数字を認識する「動体認知力」を鍛える。 ・FIELD SCAN(周辺視野) 中心を見たまま、周辺に出現する数字を認識。 毎回変わるルールが脳を鍛える。 ・GRID CODE(眼球運動) 3x3x3グリッドに点灯する数字の順序を記憶し回答。 眼球の素早いスキャン能力と短期記憶を同時強化。 ・PATTERN LOCK(瞬間視) 0.5秒で表示される数字x記号のペアを記憶せよ。 「記号とペアの数字は?」:瞬間的な情報処理能力を磨く。 ■ VPI(Vision Performance Index)スコアシステム オリジナル指標で、あなたの視覚能力を数値化。 反応速度・視野角・瞬間記憶・追従精度・予測精度など 7つの指標をミリ秒単位で計測し、あなたのスポーツビジョン能力を可視化します。 ### 新モジュール『EYE TRACKING』&『WIDE FIELD』が登場!競技別の実践アドバイスも追加され、アスリートの視覚トレーニングがさらに進化しました。 ◆ コンディショニング・ゾーン(基礎視覚強化) ・【EYE TRACKING】スポーツボールの動きを目だけで正確に追跡・キープし、視線のブレをなくすトレーニング ・【WIDE FIELD】一点を見つめながら死角を減らし、周辺で起こる事象への反応速度を極限まで高めるトレーニング ◆ 競技別・実践的アドバイス機能 ・専属アシスタント「フォーカスくん」が、サッカー、野球、バスケなど各種スポーツの実際の試合シーンを想定した効果的な視覚の使い方をレクチャーします。 ### ■ こんな選手に使ってほしい ・体は鍛えているのに判断が遅いと感じる選手 ・ボールウォッチャーになってしまうプレイヤー 、打率・打点を上げたい打者 など ・試合中に「見えていない」場面が多いと感じる人 ・スポーツ科学でパフォーマンスを向上させたいアスリート ■ なぜ「目」を鍛えるのか トップアスリートとそうでない選手の差は、体力だけではありません。 視野の広さ・反応速度・情報処理スピード: スポーツパフォーマンスの限界を決めるのは、目と脳の連携です。 EyeFocus Athleteは、この「視覚x認知」をスマホで、 いつでも、どこでも鍛えられる環境を提供します。 買い切り / 広告なし。 視野が、武器になる。 今すぐダウンロードして、毎日トレーニングし、あなたのスポーツビジョン能力をアップさせてライバルと差を実感ください。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EyeFocus Athlete at none against EMDR's 7. EMDR's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and device support (7 vs 3). 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
EMDR ships an update weekly, EyeFocus Athlete fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EMDR | EyeFocus Athlete |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | — |
| Rating | 4.4 (172 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 172 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bas Oppenheim | Masahiro Oba |
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
EyeFocus Athlete
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EMDR
- 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
- EMDR+ for Research$9.99
EyeFocus Athlete
No in-app purchases









