Comparison

Balanced Mind vs RemHack

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

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About

Balanced Mind

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Feeling stuck on something — a memory, a worry, a knot in your chest that won't loosen? Balanced Mind gives you a five-minute, self-guided EMDR session you can do right now, on your phone, with no appointment and nothing to learn first. Pick what you want to feel calmer about, rate how intense it feels, and follow the moving dot with your eyes. That's it. Most people notice the intensity drop within a session or two, and the app tracks it so you can see the change. EMDR THERAPY Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Psychological Association (APA) as an effective treatment for trauma and emotional distress. Balanced Mind provides self-guided bilateral visual stimulation sessions based on protocols developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro. • Customizable visual stimulation (speed, color, pattern) • Multiple session modes and durations • Session history with progress tracking • Built-in safety timers and session reminders BINAURAL TONE THERAPY Stereo audio tones designed to support different mental states. Choose from five research-backed frequency presets: • Delta (0.5–4 Hz) — Deep relaxation & sleep • Theta (4–8 Hz) — Meditation & creativity • Alpha (8–14 Hz) — Calm focus & stress relief • Beta (14–30 Hz) — Alertness & concentration • Gamma (30–100 Hz) — Peak cognitive performance Requires stereo headphones for full effectiveness. ENCRYPTED JOURNALING Process your thoughts with a private, encrypted journal. Your entries are encrypted on your device before they ever leave it — not even we can read them. • End-to-end encryption (AES-256) • Mood tracking alongside journal entries • Search and revisit past reflections • Export your data anytime PROGRESS & INSIGHTS Track your wellness journey over time with clear, meaningful analytics. • Session frequency and duration trends • Mood patterns and emotional insights • Weekly and monthly progress summaries • Data export for sharing with your therapist PRIVACY FIRST Your mental health data deserves the highest level of protection. • End-to-end encrypted journals — only you can read them • No selling of personal data, ever • GDPR-compliant data export and account deletion • Minimal data collection — we track product analytics, not you BUILT WITH RESEARCH Every therapeutic feature in Balanced Mind is grounded in peer-reviewed research. The app includes a full citations page so you can explore the science behind EMDR and binaural therapy. CRISIS SUPPORT If you or someone you know is in crisis, the app provides immediate access to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and other mental health resources. IMPORTANT: Balanced Mind is a self-guided wellness tool and is NOT a replacement for professional therapy. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact 988 or your local emergency services. EARLY ACCESS Balanced Mind is in Early Access: every feature — unlimited EMDR sessions, binaural therapy, encrypted journaling and progress tracking — is free, with no card required. Paid plans will come later and early members will hear about them first.

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RemHack

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Hack your brain's own healing system — using nothing but your eyes. Your brain already knows how to process pain. It does this every night during REM sleep, without you lifting a finger. RemHack puts that same power in your hands while you're wide awake: guided eye movements, paired with sound, that get both hemispheres working together to finish what stress left unresolved. RemHack is inspired by EMDR, a clinical method shown to deliver meaningful results in as few as 3 sessions. We've taken that science and made it something you can run yourself, daily, right when you need it. HOW IT WORKS A guided session walks you through 9 structured phases — from identifying what's weighing on you, through sets of bilateral eye movements synced with gentle audio, to anchoring a new, grounded belief. Headphones are recommended for the full bilateral audio effect. Along the way, you can return to a personal safe place whenever you need to, and you'll check in on how disturbing the memory feels as it changes from set to set. Each session takes 15–30 minutes, works independently, and is saved to your history with notes so you can look back on your progress. WHO IT'S FOR Ā· Anyone carrying stress, anxiety, or difficult memories Ā· People who want to process emotions without talk therapy Ā· Those who've tried EMDR and want a daily self-guided tool Ā· Anyone curious about how the brain actually heals WHEN TO USE IT Ā· Before a stressful event you can't stop thinking about Ā· After a difficult conversation or conflict that's still weighing on you Ā· When a memory keeps resurfacing and won't let go Ā· When anxiety is building up and you need to come back to center Ā· When you can't fall asleep because your mind won't quiet down RemHack is a self-help tool, not a medical device. It does not replace professional therapy. If you are experiencing severe trauma or mental health difficulties, please consult a qualified professional. All your data stays on your device. We collect nothing. See our full privacy policy at multivacappstudio.com. Try free for 7 days. One-time lifetime purchase — no subscription.

Screenshots

Balanced Mind4 screens
RemHack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Balanced Mind at 15.1 against RemHack's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Balanced Mind sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and RemHack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balanced Mind ships an update weekly, RemHack every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Balanced Mind versus RemHack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalanced MindRemHack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB50 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperChristopher Jerome KiklasGuvenc Gurcan

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Balanced Mind

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
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  • Basic Annual$69.991 Year
  • Preium Annual$129.991 Year
  • Pro Annual$199.991 Year
1 purchases

RemHack

One-time1
  • RemHack Lifetime Access$7.99

Questions

Is Balanced Mind free?
Balanced Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RemHack free?
RemHack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Balanced Mind or RemHack have ads?
Neither Balanced Mind nor RemHack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Balanced Mind or RemHack?
Balanced Mind ships an update weekly, and RemHack every 5 days. Most recently, Balanced Mind was updated on October 24, 2026 and RemHack on October 25, 2026.

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