Comparison

EMDR Assistant vs Saints Haven

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

Head to head
About

EMDR Assistant

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EMDR Assistant EMDR Assistant provides a simple, customizable bilateral stimulation tool designed to support Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. This application creates smooth horizontal movement with synchronized audio cues to facilitate bilateral stimulation, an essential component of EMDR therapy. Features Bilateral Visual Stimulation: A colored ball moves horizontally across your screen at an adjustable speed to help guide eye movements Synchronized Audio: Alternating stereo sounds enhance the bilateral stimulation effect Customizable Experience: Adjust ball size, color, speed, and background to suit your preferences Built-in Journal: Record thoughts, feelings, and progress after each session Simple Controls: Start and pause stimulation with a single keystroke Important Disclaimer EMDR Assistant is designed to be used as a supportive tool under the guidance of a qualified mental health professional. This application does not replace professional therapy, diagnose conditions, or serve as a standalone treatment. EMDR therapy is a comprehensive psychotherapy approach that should be conducted by a trained and certified EMDR therapist. The bilateral stimulation provided by this application is just one component of proper EMDR therapy. If you are experiencing psychological distress related to trauma, anxiety, or other conditions, please consult with a licensed therapist who is trained in EMDR techniques. To find a certified EMDR therapist, contact the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) or your local mental health provider network. This application is not intended for self-administered therapy. Always use this tool as directed by your healthcare provider.

About

Saints Haven

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Saints Haven — Catholic Prayer & Saints Companion Saints Haven is a peaceful Catholic prayer companion for traditional prayers, guided Rosaries, novenas, intentions, and devotion to the saints. Whether you are seeking healing, guidance, hope, or a quiet moment with God, Saints Haven helps you build a meaningful rhythm of prayer. PRAYERS FOR EVERY MOMENT • Discover Catholic prayers for mornings, evenings, healing, grief, family life, difficult decisions, and more • Read quietly or listen to available prayer audio • Explore prayers to saints and traditional Catholic prayers • Pray in English, Filipino, or Spanish PRAY THE HOLY ROSARY • Experience continuous guided Rosary audio • Follow your progress through visual bead tracking • Automatically select the mysteries traditionally associated with the day • Pause and continue your Rosary when you are ready • Track completed Rosaries as part of your devotional journey PRAY TOGETHER Create or join a Rosary prayer circle with family and friends. Share an intention and follow the same mysteries together, wherever you are. Creating prayer circles requires Premium. Joining an invitation is always free. PRAY MEANINGFUL NOVENAS • Begin a traditional nine-day devotion • Follow your daily progress • Continue active novenas from your prayer library • Join group novenas and pray alongside others BRING YOUR INTENTIONS TO THE SAINTS • Write personal prayer intentions • Find patron saints for healing, work, relationships, courage, family, and other situations • Generate a guided prayer inspired by your intention and chosen saint • Offer devotional candles and add private reflections DISCOVER THE SAINTS • Learn from the lives and stories of the saints • Discover saints associated with your circumstances • Follow feast days and the Saint of the Day • Save favorite saints for easy access FOLLOW YOUR DEVOTIONAL JOURNEY Track your prayer days, Rosaries, intentions, candles, and devotional milestones in one peaceful space. SAINTS HAVEN PREMIUM Go deeper with Premium: • Unlimited guided prayers • Create Rosary prayer circles • Additional candle options without daily limits • More active novena slots and Premium novena features • An ad-free experience Premium is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS • Monthly: $4.99 per month • Annual: $29.99 per year Prices may vary by country or region. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account when your purchase is confirmed. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your App Store account settings. PRIVACY AND TERMS Your private intentions and reflections remain private. Intentions deliberately shared in a prayer group are visible to the members of that group. You may delete your account and associated data from within the app. Privacy Policy: https://saintshaven.app/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://saintshaven.app/terms.html

Screenshots

EMDR Assistant4 screens
Saints Haven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EMDR Assistant at none against Saints Haven's 5. EMDR Assistant also leads on ads (none vs shown). Saints Haven's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Saints Haven sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. EMDR Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMDR Assistant ships an update every 3 months, Saints Haven every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
EMDR Assistant versus Saints Haven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMDR AssistantSaints Haven
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRic MessierCLINTON JACOB MARIANO

In-app purchases

None

EMDR Assistant

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Saints Haven

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Golden Candle$0.99
  • Sanctuary Candle$2.99
  • Eternal Candle$4.99

Questions

Is EMDR Assistant free?
EMDR Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Saints Haven free?
Saints Haven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EMDR Assistant or Saints Haven have ads?
Saints Haven shows ads; EMDR Assistant does not.
Which is updated more often, EMDR Assistant or Saints Haven?
EMDR Assistant ships an update every 3 months, and Saints Haven every 3 weeks. Most recently, EMDR Assistant was updated on October 25, 2026 and Saints Haven on October 28, 2026.

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