A “nap app” designed by Welsh-born IT geek Matthew Nifield which has helped thousands of babies and adults sleep better has now been downloaded more than ONE MILLION times worldwide.
Cardiff-born Matthew, 35, who now lives in Soquel, California, put together a range of 50 sounds on the colourfully designed White Noise Ambience app for users of the Apple Iphone and Ipad.
Sounds range from ocean waves to a rain forest, steam train, frogs, a cat purring and even the sounds of a sprinkler, tumble drier and lawnmower.
It has been recommended by tech experts at newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.
Matthew, who is married to Jessica and has three-year-old twin daughters, Maddie and Gwen, said: “I never imagined that the nap-app would be so popular. It has been staggering and I’ve been overwhelmed by the response from Apple users.
“I’m pleased that the app has worked for many thousands of people, judging by the responses I’ve had. As a parent I know how it is important that children get a good night’s sleep and if this app helps that’s great. Many people have told me the nap-app has really helped them and their children,” added the former University of Glamorgan (now University of South Wales) graduate, whose company is called logicworks (CORR).
Matthew said that the greatest number of downloads have been in the United States and United Kingdom but it has also proved very popular in many other countries across the globe such as Australia, Japan and South Korea.
There is both a White Noise Ambience paid-for app and a free one which comes with advertisements.
Matthew has designed a follow-up app White Noise Ambience Seasons and a nursery rhymes app, Lullaby Time.
Among the comments from White Noise Ambience from users have been:
“I have had sleeping problems for years and have never found a working solution such as this app. I sleep deeply every night and wake up so rested, it’s incredible. I have never written a review and probably never will again, but I could not miss an opportunity to tell you that you should definitely get this app.”
“One of the best apps I have found for noises, especially ocean sounds! Other apps sound fake or repetitive and most stop with the sounds of waves after like 10 minutes!. This app is great and all of its sounds are awesome. Can’t sleep without it!!”
“Bought this app yesterday and for the first time in over 20 years I got to sleep within 30 mins. And I slept for four hours (normally only two at time). And I got back to sleep much quicker than normal! Loving it. Best money I have spent in a long time! Sleep is so important so why not give it a go?”
“Very impressed. Got rid of my old noise machine. You can make play list. I set up a whole camping storm using different sounds and times for each. Would be great to be able to fade one noise to another. Clock nice feature.”
