Comparison

TOM vs CocoonWeaver

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

Head to head
About

TOM

This app offers a structured approach to home management, helping users stay on top of household tasks without it consuming their lives. It provides daily tasks, an 8-week cleaning plan, guided sessions, and customizable routines to reduce mental load and free up time and energy.

Highlights
  • Daily non-negotiable tasks
  • 8-week rolling cleaning plan
  • Guided cleaning and cooking sessions
  • Customizable routines and task rollover
  • Reduces mental load of household chores
Features
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More life. Less housework. The TOM App is your calm in the chaos. Created by Gemma Bray, founder of The Organised Method (TOM), it helps you stay on top of the house without it taking over your life. A smart, structured approach to managing your home, so you’ve got more headspace, more time, and more energy for everything else. Inside the app: Daily Tasks – A simple set of non-negotiables to keep things ticking over. 8-Week Rolling Plan – Clean smarter, not harder, with a focus for each day. TOM Rocks – Guided sessions to keep you company (and on track) while you clean, cook, or get life sorted. Customisable Routines – Add your own tasks, roll over jobs, tailor the plan to your home. Mental Load Lightened – Designed to take the thinking out of what needs doing next. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just want a method that actually works, this is home management without the faff. Start your 7-day free trial today. Because there’s more to life than housework Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CocoonWeaver

Capture fleeting thoughts, creative ideas, and important moments with this private, offline audio note-taking app. It offers instant voice recording, offline transcription, and secure local storage for a distraction-free journaling experience.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

TOM4 screens
CocoonWeaver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CocoonWeaver at 4.6 against TOM's 4.0. CocoonWeaver also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 58%) and ratings volume (319 vs 49). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TOM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and CocoonWeaver sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CocoonWeaver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CocoonWeaver has 319 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of TOM's written reviews are positive against 81% of CocoonWeaver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOM ships an update every 2 weeks, CocoonWeaver every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TOM versus CocoonWeaver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOMCocoonWeaver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (49 ratings)4.6 (319 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews80.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49319 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB689 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMike BrayThe Origin

Customer experience

TOM

All ratings48 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative30.4%

CocoonWeaver

All ratings317 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative9.9%

User reviews

TOM

From 49 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for staying organized
  • 🚀 Efficient cleaning method
  • 💡 Customizable checklists
  • 🎶 Motivating audio guides
  • 🤝 Supportive community

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Poor customer support
  • 💰 Expensive for limited features
  • 🕰️ Unrealistic task timeframes
  • 🤔 Lack of flexibility

CocoonWeaver

From 319 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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)

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Bugs and requests

TOM

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or reset password
  • Saved tasks and customizations not persisting
  • Timer functionality issues when phone is locked
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to roll over tasks to next week
  • Calendar view for tasks
  • Collaboration features for households
  • Offline mode for audio guides
  • Customizable reminders and notifications

CocoonWeaver

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TOM

Subscriptions1
  • The Organised Mum7 Days trial$3.991 Month
18 purchases

CocoonWeaver

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Benefactor$6.991 Month
  • CocoonWeaver Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual Guardian$62.991 Year
One-time15
  • CocoonSpeed$1.99
  • Favorites$2.69
  • Color pack Coalaia$2.69
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  • Swift Cocoons$2.99
  • Color pack Odozea$3.99
  • Color pack Trimenta$3.99
  • Global Player$4.99
  • Patterns$5.99
  • Pull to Sort$8.99
  • SubCocoons$14.99
  • Passcode Lock$14.99
  • Multiple Thoughts$17.99
  • CocoonGallery$19.99
  • Unlimited Notes$89.99
  • All Features$109.99

Questions

Is TOM free?
TOM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CocoonWeaver free?
CocoonWeaver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TOM or CocoonWeaver?
CocoonWeaver is rated higher. TOM averages 4.0 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while CocoonWeaver averages 4.6 from 319 ratings.
Do TOM or CocoonWeaver have ads?
Neither TOM nor CocoonWeaver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOM or CocoonWeaver?
TOM ships an update every 2 weeks, and CocoonWeaver every 6 days. Most recently, TOM was updated on October 26, 2026 and CocoonWeaver on October 24, 2026.

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