Comparison

EMDRMini vs Midas Focus

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

Midas Focus

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Your brain isn't broken. Your inputs are. Midas uses visual neuroscience to train your brain to focus — faster, deeper, and on demand. Each session delivers research-backed stimulation that shifts your nervous system into a calm, alert state in minutes. FOUR SCIENCE-BACKED MODES Gamma Flicker 40Hz light stimulation triggers gamma brainwave activity linked to deep focus and memory. Backed by MIT and Nature research. Fractals Natural mathematical patterns rendered at 40Hz. Fractal exposure measurably reduces physiological stress — helping you enter flow without forcing it. Gaze Training Follow-the-dot exercises that trigger the release of acetylcholine and epinephrine — the two neurochemicals that drive sustained attention and neuroplasticity. Used by elite athletes and militaryoperators. Bilateral Stimulation (EMDR) Rhythmic side-to-side visual movement calms the nervous system before demanding work. Based on EMDR therapy principles. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a mode based on what you need right now 2. Choose a pattern and session length 3. Watch the visuals — your brain does the rest 4. Track your focus score, streaks, and progress WHY MIDAS • Sessions as short as 3 minutes • No meditation experience required • No audio, no talking, no woo — just visual neuroscience • Beautiful 60 FPS animations designed for each technique • Focus score tracks your improvement over time • Streak tracking to build a daily habit • Privacy-first — your data stays yours Whether you're preparing for deep work, calming pre-meeting nerves, or building a daily focus practice, Midas gives your brain the right input at the right time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EMDRMini4 screens
Midas Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EMDRMini at none against Midas Focus's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Midas Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. EMDRMini asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
EMDRMini versus Midas Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMDRMiniMidas Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid RidingOwen Taylor

In-app purchases

None

EMDRMini

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Midas Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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