Comparison

Anxiety Release based on EMDR vs EMDR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Anxiety Release based on EMDR

This app guides you to naturally release anxious thoughts and feelings using bilateral brain stimulation, a core element of EMDR therapy. It leverages your brain's natural processing power with guided audio and visual sessions, requiring minimal effort from the user.

Highlights
  • Guided anxiety management sessions
  • Pure bilateral stimulation (audio & visual)
  • Safe place exercise
  • Brain training session
  • Progress log function
  • Visual brain stimulation
Features
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Anxiety Release shows you how to release anxious thoughts and feelings naturally, by harnessing the power of your brain. It does this by combining guided instructions and focused attention with bilateral brain stimulation. Bilateral stimulation is a treatment element of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), a revolutionary treatment which is based on the use of sensory stimulation to alter anxiety-provoking memories and responses. Over 30 randomized controlled studies of EMDR attest to the efficacy of this process. Because bilateral stimulation appeals to the unconscious, sensing part of the brain, there is no need for effortful thinking or struggling with feelings. All you have to do is LISTEN and your brain will do the rest! The App consists of; 1 x brain training session 2 x guided anxiety management sessions 1 x pure bilateral stimulation session (audio & visual) 1 x safe place exercise Progress Log function Powerful Bls brain visual This App is suitable for both clinicians and clients Caution: Persons suffering with complex PTSD or mental health problems, multiple psychological trauma or unstable neurological conditions (eg; epilepsy) should not use this product without medical supervision.

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/

Screenshots

Anxiety Release based on EMDR4 screens
EMDR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EMDR at Free against Anxiety Release based on EMDR's $4.99. EMDR also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and device support (7 vs 3). Anxiety Release based on EMDR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (66% vs 46%). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EMDR is free to download; Anxiety Release based on EMDR costs $4.99 up front. EMDR sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Anxiety Release based on EMDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Anxiety Release based on EMDR against 4.4 for EMDR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 173 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Anxiety Release based on EMDR's written reviews are positive against 46% of EMDR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anxiety Release based on EMDR ships an update every 3 months, EMDR every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Anxiety Release based on EMDR versus EMDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnxiety Release based on EMDREMDR
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (90 ratings)4.4 (173 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews — better45.8% of reviews
Number of ratings90173 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#45 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size354 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertrauma and pain management services pty ltdBas Oppenheim

Customer experience

Anxiety Release based on EMDR

All ratings90 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative27.7%

EMDR

All ratings173 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Anxiety Release based on EMDR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

Anxiety Release based on EMDR

No in-app purchases

5 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

Questions

Is Anxiety Release based on EMDR free?
Anxiety Release based on EMDR 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, Anxiety Release based on EMDR or EMDR?
EMDR is rated higher. Anxiety Release based on EMDR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while EMDR averages 4.4 from 173 ratings.
Do Anxiety Release based on EMDR or EMDR have ads?
Neither Anxiety Release based on EMDR nor EMDR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anxiety Release based on EMDR or EMDR?
Anxiety Release based on EMDR ships an update every 3 months, and EMDR every 6 days. Most recently, Anxiety Release based on EMDR was updated on October 29, 2026 and EMDR on October 30, 2026.

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