# self EMDR vs Heal EMDR

The clearest difference is price: Heal EMDR at Free against self EMDR's $2.99. Heal EMDR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (228 vs 1). self EMDR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Heal EMDR is free to download; self EMDR costs $2.99 up front. Heal EMDR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. self EMDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Heal EMDR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heal EMDR has 228 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of self EMDR's written reviews are positive against 87% of Heal EMDR's.

self EMDR ships an update every 3 weeks, Heal EMDR fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | self EMDR | Heal EMDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-emdr/id6471443057/reviews) | **[4.8 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heal-emdr-self-guided-therapy/id6504521148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **228** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 5 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christian Ahrweiler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069911469) | [HEAL APP FOR INTERNET CONTENT PROVIDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752640110) |

## What reviewers say

### self EMDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-emdr/id6471443057)

This application provides auditory and visual stimulation to aid in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. It is designed to create effects that support the therapeutic process. Users should consult a healthcare professional before use.

**Highlights:** Auditory stimulation effects, Visual stimulation effects, Supports EMDR therapy process, Consultation advisories, Health warning resources

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Heal EMDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heal-emdr-self-guided-therapy/id6504521148)

This app offers self-guided EMDR therapy sessions to help users process distressing memories and reduce symptoms of PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression. It guides you through the full EMDR protocol at home, using bilateral audio stimulation instead of physical kits.

**Highlights:** Self-guided EMDR therapy sessions, Bilateral audio stimulation, Guided and advanced modes, Targeted programs for PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, and addiction, Healing Journeys for multi-session issues, Private and secure data storage, Real human customer support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Monthly - 1 Month Trial | $59.99 | per month |
| Monthly - 3 Days Trial | $59.99 | per month |
| 3 Months - 1 Month Trial | $149.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months - 7 Days Trial | $149.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Life-changing for trauma/PTSD
- 👍 Highly effective EMDR alternative
- 🌟 Accessible and affordable
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and grounding experience
- 🚀 Significant improvement in mood/anxiety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription cost considered high by some
- 🤖 Unnerving AI intro videos
- ⚠️ Self-EMDR may not be suitable for deep trauma
- 🔄 AI function sometimes gets stuck
- 🚫 No refund policy mentioned

**Reported bugs**

- AI function gets stuck
- Intro videos are unnerving/uncanny valley

**Requested features**

- Alternative to bilateral audio
- Graphs for progress tracking
- Option to turn off bilateral audio
- Use real people instead of AI for intro videos
- Just use audio and no AI person for intro videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is self EMDR free?

self EMDR costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Heal EMDR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, self EMDR or Heal EMDR?

Heal EMDR is rated higher. self EMDR averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Heal EMDR averages 4.8 from 228 ratings.

### Do self EMDR or Heal EMDR have ads?

Neither self EMDR nor Heal EMDR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, self EMDR or Heal EMDR?

self EMDR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Heal EMDR fortnightly. Most recently, self EMDR was updated on November 8, 2026 and Heal EMDR on November 8, 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.*