# CocoonWeaver: Audio Notes — Capture Thoughts by Voice

> Private, offline voice and audio memo app for capturing thoughts and ideas. (iPhone/iPad app by The Origin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocoonweaver-audio-notes/id1464144628 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Origin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464144627)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 317 App Store ratings · 149 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 689 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocoonweaver-audio-notes/id1464144628/reviews.md

## What is CocoonWeaver?

COCOONWEAVER - QUICK, CALMING, CREATIVE, PRIVATE - VOICE / AUDIO MEMO APP
CocoonWeaver is your private, offline space to capture fleeting thoughts, creative sparks, dreams, reflections, or any practical keepsakes. Whether you need a fast voice memo, a note to self, a distraction-free notepad, or a space to track insights as they happen, CocoonWeaver helps you record what matters: fast, hands-free, and secure.
INSTANT VOICE NOTES & OFFLINE TRANSCRIPTION
- Quickly capture ideas, thoughts, or keepsakes of any kind - ideal for ADHD minds or anyone who loves frictionless thought capture
- Use it as a journal, diary, or creative writing tool
- Track therapy reflections, parenting moments, or creative breakthroughs
- Transcribe offline - listen and edit with full control
100% OFFLINE & PRIVATE
- No cloud, no tracking, no account needed
- All data is stored locally and encrypted
- Perfect for emotional clarity, journaling, and mental health support
ORGANIZE YOUR 'COCOONS'
- Sort thoughts by voice or touch
- Designed for neurodivergent thinkers
- Supports multiple formats: text, audio, images
DESIGNED FOR SPEED & MENTAL CLARITY
- Offload thoughts before they disappear
- Reduce overwhelm and clear mental space
WHO IT’S FOR
- Anyone looking to capture the moment - effortlessly and safely
- Great for ADHD minds, creatives, journal lovers, and entrepreneurs
- Writers, dreamers, and deep thinkers on the go
- Therapists or people in therapy reflecting on their growth
- Self-development explorers, spiritual travelers, and personal insight seekers
FEATURES
- Voice and manual note-taking
- Share entries as audio or text
- Record with Apple Watch or Siri
- Full-text search and geotagged entries
- Unlimited recordings, categories, and transcription
- Supports 13 transcription languages
PRO FEATURES & PRICING
Choose what fits your flow - monthly, yearly, or one-time unlocks:
- Unlimited Notes
- Pro Features à la carte
- “I’m From The Future” - unlocks all current and future tools forever
Details: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
SCIENCE-BACKED BENEFITS
Speaking thoughts aloud boosts clarity, enhances memory, reduces anxiety, and supports emotion regulation.
CocoonWeaver isn’t just a recorder. It's a mindfulness tool for capturing the stream of consciousness.
TRY COCOONWEAVER TODAY
Start with a few free entries and feel the difference. No sign-up, no cloud, no tracking.
Just you, your voice, and the moment.
Capture what matters, in sound.

Terms of Use:
Apple Standard EULA link:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Privacy policy:  https://www.cocoonweaver-com/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Instant voice recording
- Offline transcription
- Private, local storage
- Organize notes into 'cocoons'
- Voice and manual note-taking
- Share entries as audio or text
- Full-text search

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Guardian | $62.99 | per year |
| CocoonWeaver Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Benefactor | $6.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CocoonSpeed | $1.99 | one-time |
| Swift Cocoons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Notes | $89.99 | one-time |
| CocoonGallery | $19.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Thoughts | $17.99 | one-time |
| SubCocoons | $14.99 | one-time |
| All Features | $109.99 | one-time |
| Color pack Odozea | $3.99 | one-time |
| Color pack Trimenta | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pull to Sort | $8.99 | one-time |
| Favorites | $2.69 | one-time |
| Patterns | $5.99 | one-time |
| Color pack Coalaia | $2.69 | one-time |
| Global Player | $12.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of CocoonWeaver?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent transcription accuracy
- 👍 Intuitive and visually appealing interface
- 🗂️ Helpful organization and categorization features
- 🎨 Customizable color schemes
- 💡 Useful for various purposes (journaling, note-taking, idea capture)

**Cons**

- 💰 Perceived as too expensive for the features
- 🔒 Lack of cloud/cross-device sync and backup options
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and issues with saving/loading notes
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering capabilities

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Transcription errors and inconsistencies
- Inability to edit transcribed text
- Syncing issues between devices
- App crashes when trying to access certain features

**Most requested features**

- Add support for more languages
- Implement a dark mode option
- Introduce a web/desktop app version
- Allow for more customization options (e.g., bubble sizes, fonts)
- Improve Apple Watch integration and functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 149)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocoonweaver-audio-notes/id1464144628/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Voice to text unreliable

*2026-07-23*

I like the concept, but the voice to text function is wildly inaccurate. I am often using it while walking and the recordings are very quiet despite my directly speaking in to the microphone, so it’s hard to hear back and re-type what I’m saying.

**Developer response:** Dear Kim,

Thank you for your review. 

Sorry to hear that you are having this experience. We haven’t had any issues so far with recordings being quiet, so do please check the following.

Please check other recording apps like apples voice recorder to confirm that it is not an issue with your microphone. It can happen that lint or other small obstacles have gotten trapped in the microphone slot which would muffle the sound.

If you are experiencing the same issue with other apps as well, it might be worth brining it by the Apple Store to take a look.

However, if this issue persists despite being fine on other apps, we’d be very grateful if you would reach out to us via email to team@cocoonweaver.com, so that we resolve this issue together.

All in all, no other users have reported this issue, but it’s still very important to us, even if a few are experiencing this problem, that it can get resolved.

Thank you!

Team CocoonWeaver

### 3/5 — Sub Sections

*2026-06-12, version 1.9.9*

I feel like this app could use sub sections. Let me click on a bubble and have it open up other bubbles that I put in there. At least one, and perhaps only for those who turn it on, I don’t care. But only having one level of folders for thoughts can get frustrating real quick. Otherwise, I like the formatting and features of this app. I do hope y’all see this and consider adding the ability to add subsections per bubble on the top layer.

### 5/5 — Best audio note taking app

*2026-06-10, version 1.9.9*

I have a scatter brain and I work best with audio memos and just practicing voice acting. So love how colorful and well it’s made cannot wait to buy the upgraded version once I’m back on my feet. Looking forward to owning a copy of this wonderful softwares

### 3/5 — Expensive

*2026-05-23, version 1.9.8*

Would be awesome if it was not  subscription based. $100 a year is a lot

### 4/5 — Long time user/ do not like the new pricing models

*2026-05-05, version 1.9.8*

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.

### 1/5 — Why is everything a subscription now?

*2026-04-19, version 1.9.7*

There is no reason this app needs to be a subscription let alone 7.99 a month. This is getting ridiculous.

### 5/5 — Virtually Perfect

*2026-01-27, version 1.8.3*

But let me edit my cocoons

### 5/5 — Insanely Well-Done ✨

*2026-01-16*

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!! :)

### 3/5 — Way too expensive

*2026-01-05, version 1.8.3*

Seems like an amazing service which I would have loved to use a lot more. But 5 notes a day? 7.99 a month? 90 bucks for unlimited?? I’ll just use the free note app on my phone at that point.

### 1/5 — Extortionate

*2025-12-19, version 1.8.1*

I find it rather disgusting that you buy a premium subscription and then have to purchase all the premium features on top! Like the colour packs and being able to sort you notes the way you want them. I feel that’s way too expensive and rather disgusting.

## Frequently asked questions about CocoonWeaver

### What does CocoonWeaver do?

CocoonWeaver is a private, offline application designed for capturing thoughts, ideas, dreams, and practical keepsakes through voice or manual notes. It functions as a voice-to-text journal, a brain dump tool, and a distraction-free notepad, allowing users to record what matters quickly and securely.

### What are the key features of CocoonWeaver?

Key features include instant voice recording, offline transcription with editing capabilities, 100% offline and private storage with no cloud or tracking, organization of notes into 'cocoons', support for text, audio, and image formats, and full-text search. It also offers sharing of entries as audio or text.

### How much does CocoonWeaver cost?

CocoonWeaver offers a free version with limited notes to try the app. For unlimited notes and advanced features, it provides flexible subscription options including monthly, yearly, or lifetime unlocks, as well as individual 'Pro Features' purchases.

### What platforms is CocoonWeaver available on?

Based on the provided information, the app is available on Apple devices, including the Apple Watch and Siri integration for recording. Compatibility details can be found via the provided Apple link.

### Who would benefit most from using CocoonWeaver?

This app is ideal for individuals seeking a frictionless and safe way to capture moments, including those with ADHD, neurodivergent thinkers, creatives, journalers, entrepreneurs, writers, dreamers, and those interested in self-development, mental health tracking, or self-awareness.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.10 — 2026-08-07

bug fixes

### 2.0.9 — 2026-08-03

Bug fixes

### 2.0.8 — 2026-07-19

bug fixes

### 2.0.7 — 2026-07-15

Bug fixes

### 2.0.6 — 2026-07-10

Bug fixes

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