Comparison

rEMDR vs Sober Voice

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

Sober Voice

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We believe sobriety is easier to protect in this age when you keep it in mind, Sober Voice keeps recovery present through affirmations, notifications, visible progress, and our Home Screen widget. Your reasons stay close, and practical tools remain within reach when cravings, boredom, or difficult emotions appear. AFFIRMATIONS THAT KEEP RECOVERY PRESENT What you repeatedly bring your attention to can influence how you think, respond, and see yourself. Receive affirmations created for recovery throughout the day. Claim the ones that speak to you and return to them when you need steadiness. Repetition does not make recovery effortless, but it can help you stay aware of your choices, challenge old patterns, and strengthen the sober identity you are building. OUR HOME SCREEN WIDGET Our widget keeps affirmations, progress, and recovery tools on your Home Screen. See how far you have come, read a steady reminder, or quickly open the support you need. BEAT THE URGE Cravings can feel urgent, but they do not last forever. Choose from calming sounds, focus exercises, affirmation flows, and simple games designed to hold your attention and create space before your next decision. A BEAUTIFUL AND SIMPLE SOBRIETY TRACKER Track unlimited addictions and habits in one clean, modern place. See your sober time, money saved, time reclaimed, and milestones. Choose from selected themes that make the tracker feel personal without unnecessary clutter. If a slip happens, your recovery story is not erased. Your history remains so you can reflect, recognize patterns, and continue without shame. DAILY READINGS Read thoughtful perspectives on addictive behavior, relationships, identity, self respect, routines, emotions, and rebuilding life in recovery. A few quiet minutes can help bring recovery back into focus. WHEN SOBRIETY FEELS BORING Removing an addiction can leave behind empty time, especially during early recovery. Discover meaningful activities across fitness, creativity, skills, home, work, giving, and personal growth. Replace empty time with real experiences and build a life you no longer need to escape from. JOURNAL AND DAILY CHECK INS Write privately to process a difficult moment, make a pledge for the day, record what you learned, or check in with yourself without judgment. GUIDED WORKBOOK Explore guided exercises for urges, boredom, difficult evenings, sleep, relationships, hard conversations, and deeper recovery patterns. Slow down, understand yourself more clearly, and work through real situations without making recovery feel overwhelming. TRACK THE LIFE YOU ARE GETTING BACK Track progress in productivity, fitness, sleep, and other areas. See the habits you are building and milestones you have reached. OPTIONAL BACKUP Use Sober Voice locally, or sign in to protect and sync your progress across devices. SIMPLE ON PURPOSE Sober Voice is not a social network and does not promise a miraculous recovery. It is a beautiful, simple tracker, a steady voice throughout your day, and practical support when you need it. No unnecessary complexity. Just recovery support that feels modern, personal, and easy to keep close. Made with compassion for people doing quiet, courageous work, one sober day at a time. SUBSCRIPTIONS Sober Voice offers auto-renewable subscriptions for full access: Monthly $6.99 Yearly $32.99 New subscribers may get a 7-day free trial where available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings, Apple ID, Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://outrageous-dosa-768.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3a19df1ee50a80e68162f513bcfb2e04?source=copy_link Terms of Use: https://outrageous-dosa-768.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-3a19df1ee50a80209fd0e3c6cc7eab05?source=copy_link Support: https://outrageous-dosa-768.notion.site/Support-3a19df1ee50a80e3a64eff975a238113?source=copy_link

Screenshots

rEMDR4 screens
Sober Voice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: rEMDR at 3 against Sober Voice's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. rEMDR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Sober Voice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
rEMDR versus Sober Voice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterrEMDRSober Voice
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size67 MB109 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFlee FlameLukas Anusevicius

In-app purchases

1 purchases

rEMDR

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
2 purchases

Sober Voice

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Sober Voice Premium7 Days trial$32.991 Year

Questions

Is rEMDR free?
rEMDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sober Voice free?
Sober Voice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do rEMDR or Sober Voice have ads?
Neither rEMDR nor Sober Voice shows ads.

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