Comparison

Rainlayer vs Cardia Sleep

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

Head to head
About

Rainlayer

Experience lifelike rain sounds for sleep, focus, and relaxation. This app uses genuine 3D recordings and advanced technology to create an immersive audio sanctuary, helping you escape daily noise and find mental stillness.

Highlights
  • Genuine 3D rain recordings
  • Noise Scan to mask ambient sounds
  • Noise Shape Mixer for custom soundscapes
  • Rain Journey for guided audio experiences
  • Sleep Timer with gentle gong
  • AirPlay 2 for multi-room streaming
  • Lock Screen Controls
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By Franz Bruckhoff, creator of Thunderspace, Windy & Co., trusted by millions for superior experiences Immerse yourself in lifelike rain audio like never before. Rainlayer's genuine 3D rain recordings and cutting-edge technology create an instant escape from daily noise, delivering a premium audio sanctuary wherever you are. And now, in every room of your home. KEY BENEFITS Sleep & Relaxation β€’ Fall asleep faster and transform restless nights into a more peaceful nighttime atmosphere β€’ Immersive high-quality rain audio for headphones β€’ Unwind with gentle rain that helps you feel more at ease Focus & Productivity β€’ Cut through mental noise, clear your mind, make smarter decisions β€’ Stay in the zone with distraction-free ambient rain β€’ Create your ideal focus environment, anytime, anywhere β€’ Block distractions and sharpen your focus Mental Reset & Mindfulness β€’ Escape the noise and settle into mindful stillness with truly natural sound β€’ Reset your mind after back-to-back meetings β€’ Replace unwanted habits with calming, soothing sounds of rain β€’ Reduce distractions and create a sense of mental stillness β€’ Reboot quickly and boost your performance KEY FEATURES β€’ Genuine 3D rain recordings from real-life nature: AI-free, never synthetic β€’ Siri: Play and pause the rain or set a sleep timer, just by asking β€’ Noise Scan: Rainlayer analyzes the noise around you and plays the rain that masks it best β€’ Noise Shape Mixer: Blend white, pink or brown noise into the rain to mask even more of the world around you β€’ Taptaniumβ„’-certified audio, mastered to perfection β€’ Rain Journey: Program a path through the rainy landscape and listen to a journey β€’ Seamless Exploration: Intuitive mixing with smooth, natural transitions between soundscapes β€’ Infinite Play: Loop your favorite rainscape endlessly for uninterrupted calm, sleep or work β€’ Sleep Timer: Gently fade out to ease into peaceful sleep or end your session β€’ Timer-End Gong: Choose a gentle tone to close out your timer β€’ AirPlay 2: Stream rain to every room in your home β€’ Lock Screen Controls: Manage your soundscape without unlocking your phone β€’ Night Tint: Shift Rainlayer to a warm orange glow for evening sessions β€’ Low Power Mode: Rainlayer rests its 3D landscape to save energy, and the rain plays on β€’ Headphone-Optimized: Deep, immersive 3D sound for noise masking and tranquility β€’ Cutting-edge technology & excellence by Taptaniumβ„’ Research Get Rainlayer now and discover how genuine world-class rain audio can transform your sleep, focus, and productivity. Terms of Service: https://taptanium.com/tos

About

Cardia Sleep

Features
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See What Your Heart Does in the Dark. Cardia Sleep is the only consumer sleep app focused on hemodynamic analysis β€” tracking how your heart rate dips during sleep, a clinically significant indicator of cardiovascular health that no other app surfaces. WHAT MAKES CARDIA SLEEP DIFFERENT While other sleep apps focus on wake-up alarms and generic quality scores, Cardia Sleep analyzes your nocturnal heart rate dipping pattern β€” the measurement cardiologists use to identify "Non-Dipping Hypertension," a condition linked to increased cardiovascular risk. YOUR NIGHTLY DIP DASHBOARD β€’ Dip Percentage β€” how much your heart rate drops from day to night β€’ Color-coded status β€” Dipper (healthy), Non-Dipper (at risk), or Reverse Dipper (critical) β€’ Trend tracking β€” see if your dipping pattern is improving or worsening over time SLEEP SCORE (0–100) A composite score weighted across four clinical dimensions: β€’ Duration β€” are you sleeping enough? β€’ Deep Sleep β€” are you getting restorative sleep? β€’ Heart Rate Dipping β€” is your cardiovascular system recovering? β€’ HRV β€” is your nervous system properly resetting? SMART FEATURES β€’ Morning Debrief β€” daily AI-powered summary of last night's sleep β€’ Sleep Debt Tracker β€” know exactly how many hours you owe your body β€’ 8 Achievement Badges β€” gamified milestones to build healthy habits β€’ 14-Night Streak Tracking β€” consistency is key β€’ Bedtime Reminders & Smart Notifications PRO FEATURES β€’ Doctor-Ready PDF Reports β€” share your 30-day dipping trend with your healthcare provider β€’ AI-Powered Insights (Ask Cardia) β€” get personalized answers about your sleep data β€’ Unlimited Session History β€” see all your data, not just the last 7 days β€’ Non-Dipper Streak Alerts β€” get notified after 3+ consecutive at-risk nights β€’ Advanced Weekly Analytics β€” duration charts, stage breakdowns, HRV trends β€’ Pro Achievement Badges PART OF THE CARDIA ECOSYSTEM Cardia Sleep works alongside Cardia Steps, Meds, Care, and more β€” connecting your sleep data to your broader health picture through a shared data layer. PRIVACY FIRST All your health data stays on your device. No accounts required. No third-party analytics. No cloud uploads. Your sleep data is yours. Requires Apple Watch for heart rate data during sleep. Not a medical device. For trend tracking and informational purposes only. Consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://keendigital.co/#/terms Privacy Policy: https://keendigital.co/#/privacy

Screenshots

Rainlayer4 screens
Cardia Sleep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rainlayer at 15.0 against Cardia Sleep's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Rainlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Cardia Sleep sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Rainlayer versus Cardia Sleep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainlayerCardia Sleep
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranz BruckhoffTuong Nguyen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rainlayer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (1 Month)2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Premium (1 Year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium (1 Year)2 variants$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Cardia Sleep

Subscriptions1
  • Cardia Sleep Pro$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Rainlayer free?
Rainlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cardia Sleep free?
Cardia Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rainlayer or Cardia Sleep have ads?
Neither Rainlayer nor Cardia Sleep shows ads.

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