Comparison

rEMDR vs Cadence

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

Head to head
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/

About

Cadence

This app offers guided breathwork and bilateral stimulation exercises to help users reset, refocus, and unwind. It features various visual cues, optional haptics, and panning audio to enhance the experience. Users can track their progress, journal after sessions, and log mindful minutes to Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Bilateral stimulation exercises
  • Guided breathwork sessions
  • Visual cues (Moving Dot, Light Bar, Jet Stream)
  • Optional haptics and panning audio
  • Session tracking and history
  • Journaling and practice summaries
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Cadence helps you reset, refocus, and unwind with left-right rhythm and guided breathwork. Choose a visual, start a session, and follow the cue for a short pause or a longer wind-down. Use Cadence to: * Practice with Moving Dot, Light Bar, and Jet Stream * Move from left-right rhythm into guided breathing * Add optional haptics, panning audio, and soundscapes * Track check-ins, streaks, and session history * Journal after sessions and review practice summaries * Log completed sessions to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes, if you choose Cadence works offline and does not require an account. Your sessions, notes, and preferences stay on your device unless you export them.

Screenshots

rEMDR4 screens
Cadence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cadence at none against rEMDR's 1. rEMDR's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. rEMDR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Cadence asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
rEMDR versus Cadence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterrEMDRCadence
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFlee FlamePaul Govan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

rEMDR

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
None

Cadence

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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