Comparison

rEMDR vs Bilateral Calm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Bilateral Calm

Features
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Bilateral Calm is a self-paced, self-help tool that uses bilateral stimulation to help your nervous system process stress, worry, and trauma-like responses. Pairing guided exercises with alternating left-right audio, it empowers you to regulate your emotions and build healthy habits anywhereβ€”no clinic visit required. The Science: What is Bilateral Stimulation? At the core of therapies like EMDR, bilateral stimulation uses rhythmic left-right input (via sound, tapping, or eye movement) to actively engage both brain hemispheres. This alternating input helps the nervous system process worry, stress, and emotional distress responses more effectively. Bilateral Calm delivers these proven therapeutic principles in short, accessible audio sessions. While not a substitute for clinical therapy, it serves as an excellent complement to your broader healing journey. Practices Tailored to Your Life. Our guided tasks are built around the everyday emotional experiences most people face. Each practice pairs bilateral sound with structured guided exercises to support 1. Stress & Emotions: Tension, worry, overwhelm, stress, burnout, grief, sadness, and anger. 2. Sleep & Rest: Anxiety about insomnia and nightmares. 3. Performance & Self: Stage fright, performance pressure, low self-worth, and boundaries. 4. Painful Memories & Healing: Trauma responses (as a self-help complement to therapy) and healing past painful stories. Designed for Your Needs. Work at Your Pace. Follow guided tasks for each practice. Pause whenever you need to, and return exactly when you are ready. Track Your Progress. Monitor your ongoing wellness journey with detailed progress tracking and a complete practice history. Daily Audio Library. A separate library of calming tones is available for continuous use, featuring deep-calm 432 Hz, gamma 40 Hz memory tones, ocean waves, and forest tones. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bilateralcalm.com/privacy

Screenshots

rEMDR4 screens
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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bilateral Calm at none against rEMDR's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. rEMDR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Bilateral Calm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
rEMDR versus Bilateral Calm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterrEMDRBilateral Calm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size67 MB180 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFlee FlameMood and Sleep Clinic LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

rEMDR

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
None

Bilateral Calm

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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