Comparison

The Peaceful Sleeper vs CradleCue

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

Head to head
About

The Peaceful Sleeper

This app offers expert-led sleep training and holistic parenting support for parents from newborn to toddler stages. It provides practical tools, compassionate coaching, and a supportive community to help families thrive and reduce parental stress.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step sleep training guidance
  • Expert video courses on parenting
  • Coaching and community support
  • Tools for tantrums and transitions
  • Resources for parental calm and confidence
Features
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Get your baby (and whole family) sleeping with science-backed, therapy-led sleep training and parent coaching. The Peaceful Sleeper is the app for parents who want expert-led sleep training that honors their instincts. Created by Chrissy Lawler — licensed therapist, certified sleep consultant, national best-selling author, and trusted by thousands of families — our approach is science-backed, therapy-informed, and proven to work across every stage of childhood. As featured in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and more. SLEEP TRAINING THAT ACTUALLY WORKS Step-by-step guidance for newborns, infants, and toddlers using methods you'll feel good about. Whether you prefer a gradual approach or need faster results, you'll find a path that fits your family — not a one-size-fits-all plan. - Newborn sleep schedules (0–3 months) - Infant sleep training (4–12 months) - Toddler sleep support (1–3 years) - Sleep regression guides (4-month, 8-month, 18-month, 2-year) - Nap transitions and wake window guidance EXPERT VIDEO COURSES — ON DEMAND Watch professional-quality lessons anytime, anywhere. Our courses cover sleep training methods, postpartum mental health, milestone sleep guides, and beyond. One subscription unlocks every course — no à la carte buying. LIVE COACHING WITH CHRISSY Get direct access to Chrissy Lawler in live group coaching calls. Bring your real sleep challenges and get real answers — not generic advice. Subscribers can apply for one-on-one support when you need personalized help. COMMUNITY OF PARENTS WHO GET IT You're not alone at 3 am. Connect with thousands of parents navigating the same challenges, share wins, ask questions, and find support from people who understand. BEYOND SLEEP: WHOLE-FAMILY WELLNESS Because parenting doesn't stop at bedtime. Access resources for tantrums, transitions, routines, and postpartum well-being — practical tools for every stage of raising kids. WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE THE PEACEFUL SLEEPER "Learning how to sleep train in an attentive, loving way has completely changed my life. I have three kids — each SO different — and used this method for all of them." — JennyB26 "The subscription is a game changer. It made it feel more accessible so I wasn't paying a large sum out of pocket." — Allie725 Join thousands of families who trust The Peaceful Sleeper. Download the app and get your first night of better sleep started tonight.

About

CradleCue

Features
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CradleCue is simple, fast baby tracking for real family life. Log feeds, sleep, diapers, pumping, and more in a couple of taps — and keep everyone who cares for your baby on the same page. TRACK EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS • Bottle and nursing feeds (with per-side timers) and pumping sessions • Sleep and naps with live timers • Diapers, baths, tummy time, teething, and milestones • Medications, temperatures, and skin conditions • Notes and daily photos BUILT FOR SPEED • Log in seconds with as few taps as possible • Live Activities and the Dynamic Island keep active timers on your Lock Screen • Siri shortcuts for hands-free logging BETTER TOGETHER • Free predictions for upcoming naps and feeds based on your baby's patterns • Share with your partner, grandparents, or nanny — everyone logs to the same timeline, with roles and permissions • Charts, trends, and summaries — and export your data anytime OPTIONAL AI FEATURES • Import handwritten notes, photos, or voice memos and let AI turn them into structured logs • Ask the AI assistant about your baby's recent patterns • AI features are optional and consent-gated, and conversations are never used to train AI models PRIVACY FIRST • No ads. We never sell your data. • Photo files are always stripped of location (EXIF) metadata before upload • Delete your account and data in-app at any time CradleCue is free to use. Optional auto-renewing subscriptions (CradleCue Pro and Unlimited) unlock AI features, additional storage, and more. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Service: https://cradlecue.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://cradlecue.com/privacy CradleCue is for informational purposes only and is not a medical device. Always consult your pediatrician for medical guidance.

Screenshots

The Peaceful Sleeper4 screens
CradleCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: The Peaceful Sleeper at 3 against CradleCue's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Peaceful Sleeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CradleCue sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Peaceful Sleeper versus CradleCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Peaceful SleeperCradleCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe Peaceful Sleeper, LLCJames Kay Systems LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Peaceful Sleeper

One-time1
  • Newborn Sleep Course$69.99
10 purchases

CradleCue

Subscriptions6
  • Extra Storage 10 GB$0.991 Month
  • CradleCue Pro$9.991 Month
  • Extra Storage 10 GB$9.991 Year
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  • CradleCue Unlimited$19.991 Month
  • CradleCue Pro$99.991 Year
  • CradleCue Unlimited$199.991 Year
One-time4
  • AI Import Pack — 20$1.99
  • AI Chat Pack — 100$1.99
  • AI Import Pack — 50$3.99
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  • AI Chat Pack — 500$7.99

Questions

Is The Peaceful Sleeper free?
The Peaceful Sleeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CradleCue free?
CradleCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Peaceful Sleeper or CradleCue have ads?
Neither The Peaceful Sleeper nor CradleCue shows ads.

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