Comparison

RemHack vs TheraJoy

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

Head to head
About

RemHack

Features
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Hack your brain's own healing system โ€” using nothing but your eyes. Your brain already knows how to process pain. It does this every night during REM sleep, without you lifting a finger. RemHack puts that same power in your hands while you're wide awake: guided eye movements, paired with sound, that get both hemispheres working together to finish what stress left unresolved. RemHack is inspired by EMDR, a clinical method shown to deliver meaningful results in as few as 3 sessions. We've taken that science and made it something you can run yourself, daily, right when you need it. HOW IT WORKS A guided session walks you through structured phases โ€” from identifying what's weighing on you, through sets of bilateral eye movements synced with gentle audio, to anchoring a new, grounded belief. Headphones are recommended for the full bilateral audio effect. Along the way, you can return to a personal safe place whenever you need to, and you'll check in on how disturbing the memory feels as it changes from set to set. Each session takes 15โ€“30 minutes, works independently, and is saved to your history with notes so you can look back on your progress. WHO IT'S FOR ยท Anyone carrying stress, anxiety, or difficult memories ยท People who want to process emotions without talk therapy ยท Those who've tried EMDR and want a daily self-guided tool ยท Anyone curious about how the brain actually heals WHEN TO USE IT ยท Before a stressful event you can't stop thinking about ยท After a difficult conversation or conflict that's still weighing on you ยท When a memory keeps resurfacing and won't let go ยท When anxiety is building up and you need to come back to center ยท When you can't fall asleep because your mind won't quiet down RemHack is a self-help tool, not a medical device. It does not replace professional therapy. If you are experiencing severe trauma or mental health difficulties, please consult a qualified professional. All your data stays on your device. We collect nothing. See our full privacy policy at multivacappstudio.com. Try your first 3 sessions for free. After that, a single one-time purchase unlocks lifetime access. No subscription, ever.

About

TheraJoy

Features
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EMDR bilateral stimulation on iPhone - no $200 tappers required. TheraJoy delivers precision haptic bilateral stimulation through Joy-Con controllers, plus visual and auditory BLS - all three modalities therapists use in EMDR therapy. Free to download. Takes 2 minutes to set up. WHY THERAJOY Dedicated EMDR tappers and buzzers cost $100-$450. Joy-Con controllers cost $80 - and millions of people already own them. TheraJoy turns them into clinical-grade haptic bilateral stimulation tools with adjustable speed (0.25-3 Hz), multiple intensity levels, and session presets aligned to EMDR protocols. THREE BLS MODALITIES Tactile - Joy-Con haptic motors (linear resonance actuators, the same class as iPhone's Taptic Engine) deliver clean, distinct alternating taps. Not a diffuse buzz - a precise bilateral rhythm your clients can feel clearly. Visual - A smooth on-screen light bar moves side to side at your chosen speed. Works without any controllers. Auditory - Alternating tones through any headphones. Adjustable pan and speed. Combine with tactile or use alone. FOR THERAPISTS: REMOTE SESSIONS TheraJoy Pro lets you host EMDR sessions remotely. Share a session code. Your client joins for free - they don't need a subscription. You control BLS speed, intensity, and modality from your device in real time. Works over any HIPAA-compliant video platform. Equip your entire caseload for less than the cost of one hardware tapper. Each client downloads the app free; you pay one flat annual fee. FOR CLIENTS Use TheraJoy independently for therapist-assigned bilateral stimulation practice between sessions - resource installation, containment, or therapist-directed protocols. Slow resourcing presets built in. SETUP Pair Joy-Cons in Bluetooth settings. Open TheraJoy. Both controllers detected automatically. Done. Joy-Cons reconnect automatically every session - no re-pairing needed. WHAT YOU GET - All three BLS modalities (tactile, visual, auditory) - Adjustable speed: 0.25 Hz to 3 Hz - Multiple intensity levels, adjustable mid-session - Session presets for trauma processing and resource installation - Remote session hosting with free client join (Pro) - Works on iPhone and iPad PRICING Free to download - full access for 7 days, no credit card required. Plus - $49/yr Solo sessions. All three BLS modalities. Unlimited personal use. Pro - $79/yr Everything in Plus, plus remote session hosting. Clients join free with a code. Run EMDR teletherapy with clients worldwide. TheraJoy is a wellness tool and is not a medical device. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Use under the guidance of a licensed clinician for trauma processing.

Screenshots

RemHack4 screens
TheraJoy4 screens

Verdict

The call

RemHack and TheraJoy are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. RemHack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TheraJoy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $48.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemHack ships an update every 4 days, TheraJoy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RemHack versus TheraJoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemHackTheraJoy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGuvenc GurcanC6 Labs LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RemHack

One-time1
  • RemHack Lifetime Access$7.99
2 purchases

TheraJoy

Subscriptions2
  • TheraJoy Plus7 Days trial$48.991 Year
  • TheraJoy Pro7 Days trial$79.001 Year

Questions

Is RemHack free?
RemHack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TheraJoy free?
TheraJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RemHack or TheraJoy have ads?
Neither RemHack nor TheraJoy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemHack or TheraJoy?
RemHack ships an update every 4 days, and TheraJoy every 3 days. Most recently, RemHack was updated on November 10, 2026 and TheraJoy on October 31, 2026.

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