EMDR Tappers is a solid web-based tool. TheraJoy takes a different approach — native iOS with physical haptic feedback through Joy-Con controllers.
If you've been using EMDR Tappers or a similar web-based bilateral stimulation tool and you're wondering what else is out there, the key question is: what does your client actually feel during a set?
Web-based apps deliver bilateral stimulation visually (moving dot or highlight) or auditorily (alternating tones). Both work. But tactile stimulation — a distinct physical tap in each hand — is a different sensory experience: grounding, eyes-closed compatible, and for many clients, noticeably less fatiguing than visual tracking.
The biggest difference is what the client holds. With TheraJoy, each hand holds a Joy-Con controller — the same haptic hardware that ships with Nintendo Switch. The motors in Joy-Cons are precise enough that each alternating tap feels clearly distinct, not like a coarse buzz. Clients can close their eyes completely and stay with the memory without any visual anchor.
TheraJoy also works offline. Solo sessions run entirely on-device — no server, no connection required. For therapists, the Pro plan adds remote session hosting: generate a code, share it with a client on video, and control their pacing in real time from your own phone.
TheraJoy is free to download with a 7-day free trial of the full experience. After the trial, Plus is $49/year for solo sessions; Pro is $79/year and adds remote session hosting. Joining a session as a guest — the client side — is always free.
Try it free for 7 days. Download on the App Store or see full pricing.