Comparison

EMDR Mobile vs Anxiety Release

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

Head to head
About

EMDR Mobile

Features
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EMDR Mobile is a bilateral stimulation (BLS) app for EMDR therapists. Run the stimulation from your phone, tablet or computer, in the room with your client or online. In person Connect wired or wireless headphones, hand them to your client and tap Start. In-person sessions use auditory BLS only, and no internet connection is needed. Auditory BLS needs no dedicated hardware. Online Your client joins on their own device, using a join link or the username and password from your panel. The moving light and the sound play on the client's device, while you stay in control from yours. Your controls • Start and Stop • Speed from 1 to 15 • Volume from 1 to 20 • Tone: high, mid or low • Auto Set: the stimulation stops after the number of sets you choose (2 to 60) • Counters: set count, set time and session time Client presets Save speed, volume, tone and Auto Set for each client under their initials or a nickname. Presets are stored on your device only. The client chooses the look In the client app, clients pick the shape (line, glowing orb or circle), color, background (light or dark) and size that feel comfortable to them. One subscription, all your devices One subscription covers the app on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows. Therapists start with a 7-day free trial; after that, a monthly or yearly subscription applies. The client app is free for clients. Languages App interface: Turkish, English, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese, Polish and Russian. Try it first A free browser tool for bilateral stimulation is available at emdrmobile.com/bls. Important EMDR Mobile is a tool for trained EMDR therapists to use within their professional practice. It does not replace therapy, and it is not intended for use without a therapist. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them in your account settings. Terms of Use: https://emdrmobile.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://emdrmobile.com/privacy-policy.html

About

Anxiety Release

Features
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Anxiety Release is a simple calming companion for moments when you need to slow down, breathe, and check in with yourself. Start with guided breathing exercises designed to help you pause and return to the present moment. Choose from 4-7-8 breathing, 4-4-6 breathing, or a quick 4-6 calming rhythm. A clear timer, gentle tick sounds, and transition cues help guide you through each inhale, hold, and exhale. You can also keep a private mood journal to understand how you are feeling over time. Choose your mood, select emotions, write notes, attach a picture, or record a voice note. Your journal entries are saved locally on your device, and you can export them to CSV whenever you want a personal backup or reflection record. Daily inspiration gives you a small grounding thought each time you open the app, while calming background music creates a softer space for breathing and journaling. Features: • Guided breathing timer • Breathing techniques: 4-7-8, 4-4-6, and 4-6 • Mood check-ins: Rad, Good, Meh, Bad, and Awful • Emotion tracking • Private journal entries • Notes, picture, and voice note support • Daily inspiration • Calming background music • Local journal storage • CSV export Anxiety Release is built to stay simple: open the app, take a breath, write what you need, and move forward gently. This app is intended for personal reflection and relaxation support. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Screenshots

EMDR Mobile4 screens
Anxiety Release3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anxiety Release at none against EMDR Mobile's 2. EMDR Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. EMDR Mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Anxiety Release asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
EMDR Mobile versus Anxiety Release: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMDR MobileAnxiety Release
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurat YONWiwin Endang Sugiyanti

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EMDR Mobile

Subscriptions2
  • Therapist Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Therapist Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Anxiety Release

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMDR Mobile free?
EMDR Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anxiety Release free?
Anxiety Release is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMDR Mobile or Anxiety Release have ads?
Anxiety Release shows ads; EMDR Mobile does not.

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