EMDR vs Four Shields

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/

Four Shields is a private space for reflection, awareness, and personal balance. Inspired by the Four Shields of Life framework, the app helps you explore four interconnected dimensions: • Body — grounding, energy, movement, and physical awareness • Mind — clarity, focus, patterns, and perspective • Heart — emotions, relationships, connection, and compassion • Spirit — meaning, purpose, intuition, and belonging FEATURES • Guided Four Shields check-ins • Private journaling and reflection • Practices for each shield • Threshold Solo Walks • Council and mirroring exercises • Optional voice recording and transcription • Optional AI-assisted reflection • Progress and practice history • English and German support PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your journal entries, check-ins, recordings, and reflections are stored locally on your device. Content is only transmitted when you deliberately use an optional transcription or AI mirroring feature. Four Shields has no advertising and does not use your reflections for tracking or marketing. PREMIUM A Four Shields Premium subscription unlocks the complete collection of guided practices and advanced reflection features. Monthly and annual options are available through Apple’s in-app purchase system. Four Shields is intended for educational reflection and personal development. It does not provide medical, psychological, therapeutic, or crisis-care services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/