rEMDR vs Spondy (AS)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
rEMDR
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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/
Spondy (AS)
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Spondy is built for people living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) and axial spondyloarthritis. Living with AS means navigating unpredictable flares, fatigue, and pain, often with just 15 minutes to explain months of symptoms to your rheumatologist. Spondy fixes that. Log daily symptoms in seconds Track pain levels, fatigue, and mood each day with a simple interface designed for tough days. Monitor your flares Record AS flares, enthesitis, peripheral joint flares, and uveitis episodes. Track severity, affected areas, and notes so nothing gets forgotten. Connect your health data Sync with Apple Health to automatically capture your steps, sleep, heart rate, HRV, and active calories. See how your body's signals relate to your symptoms. Get AI-powered insights Spondy's AI analyses your health and symptom patterns to surface connections you might miss โ like how sleep quality or activity levels precede a flare. Track your medications Log your current medications and biologics to understand what's working over time. Share with your doctor Generate a clean PDF summary of your symptoms, health data, and flare history โ ready for your next appointment. Spondy was built by someone with AS, for people with AS. It started as a personal project to make sense of unpredictable symptoms โ and the patterns it surfaced predicted a uveitis flare before it happened. Your health data stays in your secure account. We never sell your data. By subscribing, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
rEMDR and Spondy (AS) are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. rEMDR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Spondy (AS) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | rEMDR | Spondy (AS) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Flee Flame | Joseph Brockbank |
In-app purchases
rEMDR
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
Spondy (AS)
- Spondy Premium14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Spondy Premium Annual14 Days trial$34.991 Year









