Comparison

rEMDR 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

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

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

rEMDR4 screens
Anxiety Release3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anxiety Release at none against rEMDR's 1. rEMDR'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. rEMDR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Anxiety Release asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 2 level
rEMDR versus Anxiety Release: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterrEMDRAnxiety Release
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFlee FlameWiwin Endang Sugiyanti

In-app purchases

1 purchases

rEMDR

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
None

Anxiety Release

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is rEMDR free?
rEMDR 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 rEMDR or Anxiety Release have ads?
Anxiety Release shows ads; rEMDR does not.

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