# wingwave vs EMDR

The clearest difference is rating: wingwave at 4.9 against EMDR's 4.4. wingwave also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). EMDR's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and device support (7 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. wingwave sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and EMDR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

wingwave holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 172 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of wingwave's written reviews are positive against 46% of EMDR's.

wingwave ships an update every 3 months, EMDR every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | wingwave | EMDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingwave/id722762732/reviews)** | [4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **172** |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Besser-Siegmund-Institut GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/722762735) | [Bas Oppenheim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009442115) |

## What reviewers say

### wingwave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingwave/id722762732)

This app offers self-coaching tools to enhance inner balance, mental potential, and overall performance. It utilizes specialized music and "Magic Words" to help users manage stress and inspire success. The premium version allows for personalized Magic Words and visual configurations.

**Highlights:** Wingwave music for inner balance, Magic Words for stress conversion, Wingwave exercises for self-coaching, Left-right brain pulsation via headphones, Personalized Magic Words tool (premium), Customizable animation and color schemes (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walk at the beach | $5.99 | one-time |
| Motion | $5.99 | one-time |
| Wingwave | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coming Home | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pacific Wave | $5.99 | one-time |
| Movement | $5.99 | one-time |
| Happy dream | $5.99 | one-time |
| Magic Words Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rainforest | $5.99 | one-time |
| waves | $5.99 | one-time |
| Time to sleep | $5.99 | one-time |
| Feelwave Long | $5.99 | one-time |
| Walk at the beach Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| Classic Chill Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| happy wingwave walk bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| wingwave Being in Touch | $15.99 | one-time |
| Dream and Sleep Album | $15.99 | one-time |
| Movement Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| wingwave Naturesounds Budle | $17.99 | one-time |


### EMDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emdr/id1572102565)

This app provides customizable bilateral stimulation across Apple devices, offering control over visual, auditory, and haptic feedback. It supports various use cases like research, education, focus enhancement, and relaxation, with accessibility features and online broadcasting capabilities.

**Highlights:** Customizable pace and auto-stop, Stereo sounds, animations, and vibrations, Cross-device connectivity (iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.), Game controller support, Online broadcasting via EMDR Connect, Full VoiceOver and Assistive Access support

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EMDR+ | $4.99 | per month |
| EMDR+ with Connect | $19.99 | per month |
| EMDR+ with Connect (Monthly) | $39.99 | per month |
| EMDR+ (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| EMDR+ with Connect (Yearly) | $199.99 | per year |
| EMDR+ for Research | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective EMDR tool
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Works well on iPhone/iPad
- ✨ Clean interface
- 🎧 Supports audio cues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model criticized
- 🐌 Slow on Macbook
- 📱 Apple TV app broken
- 🚫 No free trial clarity
- ⚠️ Upsell windows disrupt sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app won't launch after update
- Sound issues (thudding noise, stereo problems)
- Apple TV app doesn't work
- Session disrupted by upsell window
- App crashes when selecting features

**Requested features**

- Gradient effect for circle
- More customization for circle
- Alternating controller vibration
- Timer feature
- Slower BPM options (down to 30)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is wingwave free?

wingwave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EMDR free?

EMDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, wingwave or EMDR?

wingwave is rated higher. wingwave averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while EMDR averages 4.4 from 172 ratings.

### Do wingwave or EMDR have ads?

Neither wingwave nor EMDR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, wingwave or EMDR?

wingwave ships an update every 3 months, and EMDR every 6 days. Most recently, wingwave was updated on October 8, 2026 and EMDR on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*