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 3D rain recordings for enhanced sleep, focus, and relaxation. This app offers a premium audio sanctuary with genuine nature sounds to help you unwind, block distractions, and achieve mental stillness.

Highlights
  • Genuine 3D rain recordings
  • Taptaniumβ„’-certified audio
  • Seamless soundscape transitions
  • Infinite play for uninterrupted calm
  • Sleep timer
  • Headphone-optimized 3D sound
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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€’ 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 10 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
Size49 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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