Expensive
Would be awesome if it was not subscription based. $100 a year is a lot
Long time user/ do not like the new pricing models
Over the years I have used this app to record thoughts and ideas and always found it really helpful and fun for my chaotic mind.
It was always a really great free app and had privacy features that I really enjoyed. It felt like a safe space to drop
Ideas Without feeding an algorithm. But now it seems that all my notes are locked behind a subscription model that is very expensive compared to other apps and software that do the same thing.
$15 a month is more than Spotify or other streaming services.
So now I have to find a way to download my data from Cocoonweaver so that I can retain agency over my own voice and ideas.
Was five stars, but this pricing model is unfair to users that have been apart of this app for years.
I understand developers have to make money but this is not an essential piece of software and there are lots of free alternatives.
Great app but I won’t be supporting it anymore.
It was always a really great free app and had privacy features that I really enjoyed. It felt like a safe space to drop
Ideas Without feeding an algorithm. But now it seems that all my notes are locked behind a subscription model that is very expensive compared to other apps and software that do the same thing.
$15 a month is more than Spotify or other streaming services.
So now I have to find a way to download my data from Cocoonweaver so that I can retain agency over my own voice and ideas.
Was five stars, but this pricing model is unfair to users that have been apart of this app for years.
I understand developers have to make money but this is not an essential piece of software and there are lots of free alternatives.
Great app but I won’t be supporting it anymore.
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Why is everything a subscription now?
There is no reason this app needs to be a subscription let alone 7.99 a month. This is getting ridiculous.
Virtually Perfect
But let me edit my cocoons
Insanely Well-Done ✨
I've never used such a well-designed app for audio journaling and notes. When I created my first entry, I was shocked my "um"s and such were removed in the transcription. That's incredibly convenient when looking back at each entry. I feel confident in using it to properly keep a record or remember something.
The overall design of the app is also extremely aesthetically pleasing to use with how each section is a "Cacoon." It's the equivalent of making a folder and adding whatever you want in it. For example, I have a spot for notes and another one for journaling/thought-dumping. The layout of everything is so unique compared to your standard list with said folder sorting, so it makes it feel fun to actually maneuver as well.
The Apple Watch app is also a joy to use. Being able to swap between each "Cacoon" is very easy and the aesthetic of it is of course gorgeous. I don't ever see myself using anything else for voice-related stuff, as it captures everything precisely and the Apple Watch app is a major plus! Super convenient when I'm not around my phone or need something super quick!
I can't forget to mention how happy it makes me that data is local, so my audio ramblings and sensitive topics or info aren't going to a random server's database. I appreciate how they're considerate in regards to privacy and are transparent about it.
Honestly, I've been wanting to write this review for a while. Really happy I finally got around to it because these guys deserve it for their hard work. I don't come across many that "wow" me like this, but I've genuinely loved CacoonWeaver so much. I can tell the effort and passion that's put into it and I feel secure (which is rare these days). It's overall a great experience, it became my lifelong voice journal/notebook. I can easily recommend this to anyone who needs a private space to talk about anything at all with super reliable transcription!! :)
The overall design of the app is also extremely aesthetically pleasing to use with how each section is a "Cacoon." It's the equivalent of making a folder and adding whatever you want in it. For example, I have a spot for notes and another one for journaling/thought-dumping. The layout of everything is so unique compared to your standard list with said folder sorting, so it makes it feel fun to actually maneuver as well.
The Apple Watch app is also a joy to use. Being able to swap between each "Cacoon" is very easy and the aesthetic of it is of course gorgeous. I don't ever see myself using anything else for voice-related stuff, as it captures everything precisely and the Apple Watch app is a major plus! Super convenient when I'm not around my phone or need something super quick!
I can't forget to mention how happy it makes me that data is local, so my audio ramblings and sensitive topics or info aren't going to a random server's database. I appreciate how they're considerate in regards to privacy and are transparent about it.
Honestly, I've been wanting to write this review for a while. Really happy I finally got around to it because these guys deserve it for their hard work. I don't come across many that "wow" me like this, but I've genuinely loved CacoonWeaver so much. I can tell the effort and passion that's put into it and I feel secure (which is rare these days). It's overall a great experience, it became my lifelong voice journal/notebook. I can easily recommend this to anyone who needs a private space to talk about anything at all with super reliable transcription!! :)
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