Bumble BLS vs BluLateral
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bumble BLS
This app controls a bilateral stimulation system for therapeutic use. It offers wireless control of audio and visual BLS, syncing with specialized devices for children and adults. Designed for Play Therapy and EMDR, it provides a seamless integration for therapeutic sessions.
- Wireless control of BLS devices
- Syncs with therapeutic audio
- Syncs with therapeutic visuals
- Designed for Play Therapy
- Supports EMDR therapy
- Bluetooth connectivity
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What is Bumble BLS? Bumble BLS is a brand new bilateral stimulation system designed for children and adults. Built tough enough for Play Therapy with reliable Bluetooth connectivity for EMDR, our devices sync seamlessly with the Bumble BLS app for wireless control and integration with original therapeutic audio and visuals. Audio and visual BLS is now available and our line of wireless buzzies is forthcoming.
BluLateral
This application provides wireless bilateral stimulation for general well-being and relaxation. It aims to support users in managing stress and promoting a sense of calm through innovative technology.
- Wireless bilateral stimulation
- Supports general well-being
- Promotes relaxation
- Personal device integration
- Innovative technology
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An innovative personal device enabling wireless bilateral stimulation to support general well-being and relaxation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BluLateral at 4.5 against Bumble BLS's 4.0. Bumble BLS's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BluLateral holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
Bumble BLS ships an update every 4 weeks, BluLateral every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bumble BLS | BluLateral |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BUMBLE BLS LLC | BluTapp, Inc. |
Customer experience
Bumble BLS
BluLateral
In-app purchases
Bumble BLS
No in-app purchases
BluLateral
No in-app purchases
