Changes: Version History Version 2.4 improves wireless audio timing, adds a system-wide stimulation control, brings in-app feedback, and lands our biggest quality update yet.
IMPROVED WIRELESS AUDIO TIMING
• Wireless audio delay is now corrected automatically.
• You can fine-tune the timing further.
• Timing is saved per audio device.
NEW SYSTEM CONTROL
Add a stimulation control to Control Center, the Lock Screen, or the Action button.
EASIER, MORE PRIVATE FEEDBACK
• Send us feedback directly in the app.
• Your email address is optional.
OUR BIGGEST QUALITY UPDATE YET
250+ improvements across reliability, performance, battery use, accessibility, and localization. A few highlights:
• Improved Switch 2 controller reliability
• Use Apple Pencil to start and stop by squeeze or double-tap.
• A new 14-day free trial for EMDR+ subscribers upgrading to Connect. 2.4.1 1d ago Version 2.4 improves wireless audio timing, adds a system-wide stimulation control, brings in-app feedback, and lands our biggest quality update yet.
IMPROVED WIRELESS AUDIO TIMING
• Wireless audio delay is now corrected automatically.
• You can fine-tune the timing further.
• Timing is saved per audio device.
NEW SYSTEM CONTROLS
Add a stimulation control to Control Center, the Lock Screen, or the Action button.
EASIER, MORE PRIVATE FEEDBACK
• Send us feedback directly in the app.
• Your email address is optional.
OUR BIGGEST QUALITY UPDATE YET
250+ improvements across reliability, performance, battery use, accessibility, and localization.
AND MORE
• Improved Switch 2 controller reliability.
• Use Apple Pencil to start and stop by squeeze or double-tap.
• A new 14-day free trial for EMDR+ subscribers upgrading to Connect. 2.4 May 29 Version 2.3 expands controller support, improves accessibility with VoiceOver and Assistive Access, introduces new adjustments, and more!
EXPANDED CONTROLLER SUPPORT
• Connect Joy-Con 2 controllers and Switch 2 Pro Controllers.
• Full support for Switch 2 controllers on Apple Watch.
• Alternate vibrations between the two grips of supported traditional controllers.
• Save controller settings between sessions.
• Customize button mappings per controller.
NEW ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES
• Assistive Access: use a simplified EMDR interface, designed for users with cognitive or motor difficulties.
• VoiceOver: comprehensive support in every language.
NEW ADJUSTMENTS
• Reduce session speed down to 0.2 Hz.
• Increase flash brightness by enabling HDR flashes.
IMPROVED INTEGRATION
• Ask Siri to start and stop sessions.
• Use Shortcuts to control sessions, change settings, and import or export configurations.
• On EMDR for Apple Watch, "Automatic Mode" intelligently switches between Companion Mode and Standalone Mode.
LOCALIZATION
• 7 new languages: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Turkish and Ukrainian.
• Substantially improved existing languages.
• Native spoken numbers for all 19 languages.
AND MORE
• New tips to learn about Widgets, Siri & Shortcuts, and Assistive Access.
• Fixed a bug where an EMDR Connect session could get out of sync.
• Additional bug fixes, code optimizations and interface improvements. 2.3.1 Mar 24 Version 2.3 expands controller support, improves accessibility with VoiceOver and Assistive Access, introduces new adjustments, and more!
EXPANDED CONTROLLER SUPPORT
• Connect Joy-Con 2 controllers and Switch 2 Pro Controllers.
• Full support for Switch 2 controllers on Apple Watch.
• Alternate vibrations between the two grips of supported traditional controllers.
• Save controller settings between sessions.
• Customize button mappings per controller.
NEW ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES
• Assistive Access: use a simplified EMDR interface, designed for users with cognitive or motor difficulties.
• VoiceOver: comprehensive support in every language.
NEW ADJUSTMENTS
• Reduce session speed down to 0.2 Hz.
• Increase flash brightness by enabling HDR flashes.
IMPROVED INTEGRATION
• Ask Siri to start and stop sessions.
• Use Shortcuts to control sessions, change settings, and import or export configurations.
• On EMDR for Apple Watch, "Automatic Mode" intelligently switches between Companion Mode and Standalone Mode.
LOCALIZATION
• 7 new languages: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Turkish and Ukrainian.
• Substantially improved existing languages.
• Native spoken numbers for all 19 languages.
AND MORE
• New tips to learn about Widgets, Siri & Shortcuts, and Assistive Access.
• Fixed a bug where an EMDR Connect session could get out of sync.
• Additional bug fixes, code optimizations and interface improvements. 2.3 Mar 23 We've packed this update with improvements! Version 2.2 introduces the new Devices screen, improves game controller functionality, enables background audio playback, and allows EMDR Connect participants to stop stimulations on their own. Read on for all the details!
NEW: THE DEVICES SCREEN
The new Devices screen is the central hub for everything related to local devices. It consists of three main sections:
1. Accessories
• Toggle vibrations on or off per accessory.
• Choose the position of each accessory.
• Toggle session control on or off per accessory.
Tip: accessory options are now also accessible from the accessory cards on the main screen.
2. Local Control
• All options related to Local Control (controlling the EMDR app on nearby devices) can be found here.
• You can now also enable required network permissions from here.
3. Guides
• Discover guides for using Nintendo Joy-Cons, Apple Watch, and traditional game controllers (PlayStation, Xbox, and more) with the EMDR app.
• Each guide includes detailed pairing instructions and usage tips.
IMPROVEMENTS FOR GAME CONTROLLERS
• Joy-Con vibration now alternates automatically.
• Control stimulation speed using your game controller.
• Change the vibration intensity in the Adjustments screen.
NEW IN THE ADJUSTMENTS SCREEN
• Audio Mode: choose whether to keep playing your music and other audio playing in the background.
• Vibration intensity: change vibration intensity for iPhone, Apple Watch, Joy-Cons, and other game controllers.
NEW FOR EMDR CONNECT
• Room participants can now stop stimulations on their own.
• Participants connected via a web browser can now also use Joy-Cons for vibrations (see the Joy-Con guide in the Devices screen to get started).
AND MORE
• Optimised for iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and watchOS 26's Liquid Glass interface.
• New dark, tinted, and clear app icons.
• A refreshed layout and an updated Tips section in the Info screen.
• Improved background image stability and performance.
• The Apple Watch app now opens links in a mini-browser.
• And many more bug fixes, interface improvements, and localization updates.
If you appreciate our app, please leave a review on our App Store page!
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Dedicated to Juna, our newest member of the family! 2.2.2 09/20/2025 We've packed this update with improvements! Version 2.2 introduces the new Devices screen, improves game controller functionality, enables background audio playback, and allows EMDR Connect participants to stop stimulations on their own. Read on for all the details!
NEW: THE DEVICES SCREEN
The new Devices screen is the central hub for everything related to local devices. It consists of three main sections:
1. Accessories
• Toggle vibrations on or off per accessory.
• Choose the position of each accessory.
• Toggle session control on or off per accessory.
Tip: accessory options are now also accessible from the accessory cards on the main screen.
2. Local Control
• All options related to Local Control (controlling the EMDR app on nearby devices) can be found here.
• You can now also enable required network permissions from here.
3. Guides
• Discover guides for using Nintendo Joy-Cons, Apple Watch, and traditional game controllers (PlayStation, Xbox, and more) with the EMDR app.
• Each guide includes detailed pairing instructions and usage tips.
IMPROVEMENTS FOR GAME CONTROLLERS
• Joy-Con vibration now alternates automatically.
• Control stimulation speed using your game controller.
• Change the vibration intensity in the Adjustments screen.
NEW IN THE ADJUSTMENTS SCREEN
• Audio Mode: choose whether to keep playing your music and other audio playing in the background.
• Vibration intensity: change vibration intensity for iPhone, Apple Watch, Joy-Cons, and other game controllers.
NEW FOR EMDR CONNECT
• Room participants can now stop stimulations on their own.
• Participants connected via a web browser can now also use Joy-Cons for vibrations (see the Joy-Con guide in the Devices screen to get started).
AND MORE
• Optimised for iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and watchOS 26's Liquid Glass interface.
• New dark, tinted, and clear app icons.
• A refreshed layout and an updated Tips section in the Info screen.
• Improved background image stability and performance.
• The Apple Watch app now opens links in a mini-browser.
• And many more bug fixes, interface improvements, and localization updates.
Enjoying the app? Please leave a review on our App Store page!
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Dedicated to Juna, our newest member of the family! 2.2.1 09/19/2025 We've packed this update with improvements! Version 2.2 introduces the new Devices screen, improves game controller functionality, enables background audio playback, and allows EMDR Connect participants to stop stimulations on their own. Read on for all the details!
NEW: THE DEVICES SCREEN
The new Devices screen is the central hub for everything related to local devices. It consists of three main sections:
1. Accessories
• Toggle vibrations on or off per accessory.
• Choose the position of each accessory.
• Toggle session control on or off per accessory.
Tip: accessory options are now also accessible from the accessory cards on the main screen.
2. Local Control
• All options related to Local Control (controlling the EMDR app on nearby devices) can be found here.
• You can now also restore required network permissions from here.
3. Guides
• Discover guides for using Nintendo Joy-Cons, Apple Watch, and traditional game controllers (PlayStation, Xbox, and more) with the EMDR app.
• Each guide includes detailed pairing instructions and usage tips.
IMPROVEMENTS FOR GAME CONTROLLERS
• Joy-Con vibration now alternates automatically.
• Control stimulation speed using your game controller.
• Change the vibration intensity in the Adjustments screen.
NEW IN THE ADJUSTMENTS SCREEN
• Audio Mode: choose whether to keep playing your music and other audio playing in the background.
• Vibration intensity: change vibration intensity for iPhone, Apple Watch, Joy-Cons, and other game controllers.
NEW FOR EMDR CONNECT
• Room participants can now stop stimulations on their own.
• Participants connected via a web browser can now also use Joy-Cons for vibrations (see the Joy-Con guide in the Devices screen to get started).
AND MORE
• Optimised for iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and watchOS 26's Liquid Glass interface.
• New dark, tinted, and clear app icons.
• A refreshed layout and an updated Tips section in the Info screen.
• Improved background image stability and performance.
• The Apple Watch app now opens links in a mini-browser.
• And many more bug fixes, interface improvements, and localization updates.
Enjoying the app? Please leave a review on our App Store page!
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Dedicated to Juna, our newest member of the family! 2.2 09/17/2025 Interface improvements and bug fixes. 2.1.7 06/04/2024 • Solved an issue where purchases did not activate when offline.
• Improved loading in the Device Gallery. 2.1.6 06/02/2024 We've resolved an issue where previously purchased subscriptions or in-app purchases were sometimes not recognized when the app was used offline. With this update your purchases will always be detected correctly. 2.1.5 05/25/2024 In version 2.1.2, we celebrated the positive impact of the EMDR app on therapists and clients around the world, adding two new sections to the Info screen:
• Update History: Explore the app’s evolution through our updates.
• Device Gallery: See how the app is optimized for each supported device.
With the last update, we added a 'Transaction History' page that gives you an overview of your transactions. Find it at the bottom of the Subscriptions page, accessible via Tips.
In this update:
• Improved the Italian localisation.
• Added "Subscription Management" button on the Subscriptions page.
• Minor interface improvements. 2.1.4 05/07/2024 In our last update, we celebrated the positive impact of the EMDR app on therapists and clients around the world, adding two new sections to the Info screen:
• Update History: Explore the app’s evolution through our updates.
• Device Gallery: See how the app is optimized for each supported device.
With this update, you can access your transaction history through the 'Transaction History' button under Info > Subscription (at the bottom). This page may be useful if you're having trouble activating a purchase you've made before. 2.1.3 04/28/2024 With this update, we celebrate the positive impact we are achieving with therapists and clients around the world, with two new features on the Info screen:
• Update History: Explore the app's history.
• Device Gallery: Discover how the app is optimized for each supported device.
Additionally in this update:
• Improved "Restore Purchases" button.
• Various minor interface improvements. 2.1.2 04/23/2024 • Re-view the Introduction from the Tips screen.
• Improved Apple Watch app standalone mode.
• Improved subscription interface.
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New in Version 2.1:
With version 2.1, Apple Watch owners gain access to a brand-new, uncompromising Apple Watch app, and iPhone and iPad users get an (optional) flexible adjustments bar above the control panel. Additionally, this version includes numerous minor improvements. Read on!
NEW APPLE WATCH APP
Time doesn’t stand still, neither do we. Thanks to new capabilities of the Apple Watch software, we're able to bring nearly the full EMDR for iPhone experience to the Apple Watch, delivering one of the most ambitious Apple Watch apps available:
• Choose your presets with the new, smartly designed control panel.
• Fine-tune your presets in the Adjustments Screen.
• Discover everything about EMDR and the EMDR app on the Tips screen.
Choose how you want to use the Apple Watch app:
• Pair the Apple Watch app with your iPhone, and you can remotely control your iPhone with your Apple Watch – and vice versa. In this mode, all stimulations except sound are played on both your iPhone and Apple Watch, allowing you to alternate vibrations and screen flashes between iPhone and Apple Watch, or give remote stimulations to your clients via your iPhone.
• Use the Apple Watch app in standalone mode, and you don't need your iPhone nearby. In this mode, you can play all stimulations on your Apple Watch itself.
NEW ADJUSTMENTS BAR
For this new update, we’ve added a fun feature to the control panel: the adjustments bar. The adjustments bar makes many customization options of the Adjustments Screen directly accessible from the main screen.
• Adjust your current preset for Speed, Repeats, Sound, and Animation.
• Hide the adjustments bar when you don’t need it.
Activate and deactivate the adjustments bar button in the Adjustments Screen.
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
• Renewed display of connected devices.
• Updated small-size widget.
• Improved What's New screen.
• Solution to the unexpected start of a session.
• Enhanced animation display.
• Numerous small tweaks to existing elements. 2.1.1 01/08/2024 With version 2.1, Apple Watch owners gain access to a brand-new, uncompromising Apple Watch app, and iPhone and iPad users get an (optional) flexible adjustments bar above the control panel. Additionally, this version includes numerous minor improvements. Read on!
NEW APPLE WATCH APP
Time doesn’t stand still, neither do we. Thanks to new capabilities of the Apple Watch software, we're able to bring nearly the full EMDR for iPhone experience to the Apple Watch, delivering one of the most ambitious Apple Watch apps available:
• Choose your presets with the new, smartly designed control panel.
• Fine-tune your presets in the Adjustments Screen.
• Discover everything about EMDR and the EMDR app on the Tips screen.
Choose how you want to use the Apple Watch app:
• Pair the Apple Watch app with your iPhone, and you can remotely control your iPhone with your Apple Watch – and vice versa. In this mode, all stimulations except sound are played on both your iPhone and Apple Watch, allowing you to alternate vibrations and screen flashes between iPhone and Apple Watch, or give remote stimulations to your clients via your iPhone.
• Use the Apple Watch app in standalone mode, and you don't need your iPhone nearby. In this mode, you can play all stimulations on your Apple Watch itself.
NEW ADJUSTMENTS BAR
For this new update, we’ve added a fun feature to the control panel: the adjustments bar. The adjustments bar makes many customization options of the Adjustments Screen directly accessible from the main screen.
• Adjust your current preset for Speed, Repeats, Sound, and Animation.
• Hide the adjustments bar when you don’t need it.
Activate and deactivate the adjustments bar button in the Adjustments Screen.
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
• Renewed display of connected devices.
• Updated small-size widget.
• Improved "New in…" screen.
• Solution to the unexpected start of a session.
• Enhanced animation display.
• Numerous small tweaks to existing elements. 2.1 12/24/2023 New screen for selecting your background image.
• View, change, and delete your image here with ease.
• As always, privacy is our top priority. In the Background Image screen, you can read about the measures we have been implementing from day one to ensure your privacy with the background images feature.
As before, choose your background image via Adjustments > Colors.
Improved the Apple Watch app.
• Improved connectivity and responsiveness.
• Fixed an issue where the signal sometimes activated on the wrong side.
• The background color of the Smart Stack widget now corresponds with the iPhone app's. 2.0.5 11/14/2023 Improved certain EMDR Connect interface elements. 2.0.4 10/02/2023 • Improved support for using EMDR Connect with Local Control.
• Improved compatibility with iOS 17.
• Improved interface elements on iPad.
--- NEW IN VERSION 2.0 ---
Welcome to version 2.0 of the EMDR app! This update introduces EMDR Connect, a groundbreaking new feature that allows you to perform the stimuli of the EMDR app anywhere. Read more below!
NEW: EMDR CONNECT
Turn any computer into a remotely controlled EMDR instrument. EMDR Connect is a superior alternative to the EMDR light bar for personal therapy, and a completely new tool to enable online EMDR therapy.
• Connect with your EMDR app from any web browser.
• Works with any type of PC, tablet, and phone.
• Designed for accessibility and ease of use.
• 1-click connection with clients.
• Explore for free with a 1-month trial period.
NEW: SUBSCRIPTIONS
The EMDR app now supports a regular "EMDR+" subscription to unlock all regular functionality (recommended for clients), and an "EMDR+ with EMDR Connect" subscription that also includes EMDR Connect (recommended for professionals). These subscriptions replace the previous in-app purchase. Customers who have made that purchase in the past will receive lifelong access to all existing and future EMDR+ features.
• Find and manage your licenses on the "Info" screen.
• Try a subscription for free for a whole month.
• All subscriptions are available for a limited time with a lifetime discount.
Note: if your previous purchase does not automatically re-activate, please use the "Restore purchases" button from the Info page.
NEW: CONTROL PANEL CONFIGURATION
In "Customizations," you can now customize how the control panel should behave during sessions. The options are:
• completely hidden;
• faded (default);
• interactive.
MORE:
• The "Tips" screen is now called "Info".
• Various bug fixes and localization updates.
COMPATIBILITY:
To ensure that "Local Control" works correctly, update the app to version 2.0 on all devices. 2.0.3 09/18/2023 New in version 2.0.2:
• Full support for the next version of iOS.
• Improved widgets interface.
• Sound selector now plays a preview again.
• Fixed the introduction screen repeatedly appearing.
--- PREVIOUSLY IN VERSION 2.0 ---
Welcome to version 2.0 of the EMDR app! This update introduces EMDR Connect, a groundbreaking new feature that allows you to perform the stimuli of the EMDR app anywhere. Read more below!
NEW: EMDR CONNECT
Turn any computer into a remotely controlled EMDR instrument. EMDR Connect is a superior alternative to the EMDR light bar for personal therapy, and a completely new tool to enable online EMDR therapy.
• Connect with your EMDR app from any web browser.
• Works with any type of PC, tablet, and phone.
• Designed for accessibility and ease of use.
• 1-click connection with clients.
• Explore for free with a 1-month trial period.
NEW: SUBSCRIPTIONS
The EMDR app now supports a regular "EMDR+" subscription to unlock all regular functionality (recommended for clients), and an "EMDR+ with EMDR Connect" subscription that also includes EMDR Connect (recommended for professionals). These subscriptions replace the previous in-app purchase. Customers who have made that purchase in the past will receive lifelong access to all existing and future EMDR+ features.
• Find and manage your licenses on the "Info" screen.
• Try a subscription for free for a whole month.
• All subscriptions are available for a limited time with a lifetime discount.
Note: if your previous purchase does not automatically re-activate, please use the "Restore purchases" button from the Info page.
NEW: CONTROL PANEL CONFIGURATION
In "Customizations," you can now customize how the control panel should behave during sessions. The options are:
• completely hidden;
• faded (default);
• interactive.
MORE:
• The "Tips" screen is now called "Info".
• Various bug fixes and localization updates.
COMPATIBILITY:
To ensure that "Local Control" works correctly, update the app to version 2.0 on all devices. 2.0.2 09/13/2023 Welcome to version 2.0 of the EMDR app! This update introduces EMDR Connect, a groundbreaking new feature that allows you to perform the stimuli of the EMDR app anywhere. Read more below!
NEW: EMDR CONNECT
Turn any computer into a remotely controlled EMDR instrument. EMDR Connect is a superior alternative to the EMDR light bar for personal therapy, and a completely new tool to enable online EMDR therapy.
• Connect with your EMDR app from any web browser.
• Works with any type of PC, tablet, and phone.
• Designed for accessibility and ease of use.
• 1-click connection with clients.
• Explore for free with a 1-month trial period.
NEW: SUBSCRIPTIONS
The EMDR app now supports a regular "EMDR+" subscription to unlock all regular functionality (recommended for clients), and an "EMDR+ with EMDR Connect" subscription that also includes EMDR Connect (recommended for professionals). These subscriptions replace the previous in-app purchase. Customers who have made that purchase in the past will receive lifelong access to all existing and future EMDR+ features.
• Find and manage your licenses on the "Info" screen.
• Try a subscription for free for a whole month.
• All subscriptions are available for a limited time with a lifetime discount.
Note: if your previous purchase does not automatically re-activate, please use the "Restore purchases" button from the Info page.
NEW: CONTROL PANEL CONFIGURATION
In "Customizations," you can now customize how the control panel should behave during sessions. The options are:
• completely hidden;
• faded (default);
• interactive.
MORE:
• The "Tips" screen is now called "Info".
• Various bug fixes and localization updates.
COMPATIBILITY:
To ensure that "Local Control" works correctly, update the app to version 2.0 on all devices. 2.0.1 09/12/2023 Welcome to version 2.0 of the EMDR app! This update introduces EMDR Connect, a groundbreaking new feature that allows you to perform the stimuli of the EMDR app anywhere. Read more below!
NEW: EMDR CONNECT
Turn any computer into a remotely controlled EMDR instrument. EMDR Connect is a superior alternative to the EMDR light bar for personal therapy, and a completely new tool to enable online EMDR therapy.
• Connect with your EMDR app from any web browser.
• Works with any type of PC, tablet, and phone.
• Designed for accessibility and ease of use.
• 1-click connection with clients.
• Explore for free with a 1-month trial period.
NEW: SUBSCRIPTIONS
The EMDR app now supports a regular "EMDR+" subscription to unlock all regular functionality (recommended for clients), and an "EMDR+ with EMDR Connect" subscription that also includes EMDR Connect (recommended for professionals). These subscriptions replace the previous in-app purchase. Customers who have made that purchase in the past will receive lifelong access to all existing and future EMDR+ features.
• Find and manage your licenses on the "Info" screen.
• Try a subscription for free for a whole month.
• All subscriptions are available for a limited time with a lifetime discount.
Note: if your previous purchase does not automatically re-activate, please use the "Restore purchases" button from the Info page.
NEW: CONTROL PANEL CONFIGURATION
In "Customizations," you can now customize how the control panel should behave during sessions. The options are:
• completely hidden;
• faded (default);
• interactive.
MORE:
• The "Tips" screen is now called "Info".
• Various bug fixes and localization updates.
COMPATIBILITY:
To ensure that "Local Control" works correctly, update the app to version 2.0 on all devices. 2.0 09/07/2023 • New introduction screen.
• Improvements to background playback.
• Stability & UI improvements. 1.8.12 06/18/2023 • New introduction screen.
• Improvements to background playback.
• Stability & UI improvements. 1.8.11 06/16/2023 • Enhanced Handoff capabilities on iPhone and iPad. Now, seamlessly move your entire session setup to another device using Handoff.
• Refined the Apple Watch interface.
• Numerous stability improvements and bug fixes for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch apps.
Your feedback is invaluable to us! If you have any suggestions, we'd like to hear from you at
[email protected]. And if you appreciate the EMDR app, we'd love it if you can leave a review. 1.8.10 05/29/2023 Improved localizations. 1.8.9 05/24/2023
