# BSDR Player vs EMDR

The clearest difference is price: EMDR at Free against BSDR Player's $4.99. EMDR also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months). BSDR Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (63% vs 46%). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

EMDR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMDR has 172 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of BSDR Player's written reviews are positive against 46% of EMDR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BSDR Player ships an update every 11 months, EMDR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BSDR Player | EMDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bsdr-player/id395162743/reviews) | **[4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **172** |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krasamo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/395162746) | [Bas Oppenheim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009442115) |

## What reviewers say

### BSDR Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bsdr-player/id395162743)

This app utilizes bilateral beeps, inspired by EMDR techniques, to help users process past emotional experiences and reduce anxiety. It can be used to aid in the treatment of traumas, disturbing thoughts, and improve overall well-being by facilitating adaptive changes in thinking and emotional self-regulation.

**Highlights:** Bilateral beeps generation, EMDR technique inspiration, Trauma processing aid, Emotional self-regulation, Upsetting situation processing, Improved future performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### EMDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565)

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:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EMDR+ | $4.99 | per month |
| EMDR+ with Connect | $19.99 | per month |
| EMDR+ with Connect (Monthly) | $39.99 | per month |
| EMDR+ (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| EMDR+ with Connect (Yearly) | $199.99 | per year |
| EMDR+ for Research | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective EMDR tool
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Works well on iPhone/iPad
- ✨ Clean interface
- 🎧 Supports audio cues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model criticized
- 🐌 Slow on Macbook
- 📱 Apple TV app broken
- 🚫 No free trial clarity
- ⚠️ Upsell windows disrupt sessions

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Gradient effect for circle
- More customization for circle
- Alternating controller vibration
- Timer feature
- Slower BPM options (down to 30)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BSDR Player free?

BSDR Player costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EMDR free?

EMDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BSDR Player or EMDR?

EMDR is rated higher. BSDR Player averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while EMDR averages 4.4 from 172 ratings.

### Do BSDR Player or EMDR have ads?

Neither BSDR Player nor EMDR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BSDR Player or EMDR?

BSDR Player ships an update every 11 months, and EMDR weekly. Most recently, BSDR Player was updated on October 14, 2026 and EMDR on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*