Comparison

EMDRMini vs rEMDR

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

Head to head
About

EMDRMini

This tool offers a simple, therapy-inspired approach to bilateral stimulation for grounding and focus. It provides adjustable visual, auditory, and haptic cues to help you recenter. Your privacy is paramount, with no accounts, ads, or data tracking.

Highlights
  • Therapist-informed design
  • Adjustable speed, size, and color
  • Auditory, haptic, and visual cues
  • Offline functionality
  • 100% private, no sign-up
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, Mac
Features
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EMDRMini brings a focused, therapy-inspired approach to bilateral stimulation, designed with input from licensed EMDR therapists. Created for simplicity and calm, it helps you practice grounding, relaxation, and focus anywhere. The interface is minimal, the motion fluid, and your data stays private. No accounts. No ads. No tracking, just presence. Features • Therapist-informed design and precise timing calibration • Adjustable speed, size, and color options • Optional auditory, haptic (iPhone), and visual bilateral cues • Works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Universal) • Offline-ready: no internet required • 100% private: no sign-up, no data collection Use EMDRMini between therapy sessions or anytime you need to recentre. Its steady bilateral rhythm helps you pause, reset, and breathe. Disclaimer: EMDRMini is not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment. It is a self-guided tool, inspired by EMDR principles, to support relaxation and focus.

About

rEMDR

Features
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rEMDR brings bilateral stimulation tools to your phone, supporting EMDR therapy practice between sessions or as a standalone self-help resource. Six therapeutic tools, each grounded in research: - Eye Movement: Guided visual tracking based on the horizontal saccades used in clinical EMDR - Bilateral Audio: Alternating left-right sounds for auditory bilateral stimulation - Haptic Pulse: Tactile bilateral pulses for somatic grounding - Body Scan: Systematic body awareness exercises to release stored tension - Breath Guide: Structured breathing patterns for nervous system regulation - Color Flow: Visual bilateral stimulation through flowing color Guided Programs Follow multi-week therapeutic protocols designed around specific goals like stress relief, sleep preparation, and anxiety management. Each program builds progressively, combining different tools with clinical guidance. Track Your Progress Monitor your healing journey with built-in distress tracking (SUD scale), mood trends, session streaks, and milestone badges. Set therapeutic goals and see your progress over time. Personalize Your Practice Choose from multiple patterns, speeds, and session durations for each tool. Configure sessions to match your comfort level and therapeutic needs. Important: rEMDR is a self-help tool and is not a replacement for professional EMDR therapy with a licensed clinician. If you are experiencing significant distress, please consult a qualified mental health professional. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EMDRMini4 screens
rEMDR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EMDRMini at none against rEMDR's 1. rEMDR's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. rEMDR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. EMDRMini asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 5 level
EMDRMini versus rEMDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMDRMinirEMDR
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDavid RidingFlee Flame

In-app purchases

None

EMDRMini

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

rEMDR

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is EMDRMini free?
EMDRMini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is rEMDR free?
rEMDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EMDRMini or rEMDR have ads?
Neither EMDRMini nor rEMDR shows ads.

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