# TOM vs CocoonWeaver

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOM | CocoonWeaver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-the-organised-method/id1427750529/reviews) | **[4.6 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocoonweaver-audio-notes/id1464144628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **319** |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 689 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mike Bray](https://appshunter.io/developer/1427265423) | [The Origin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464144627) |

## What reviewers say

### TOM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-the-organised-method/id1427750529)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Organised Mum | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocoonweaver-audio-notes/id1464144628)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Benefactor | $6.99 | per month |
| CocoonWeaver Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Guardian | $62.99 | per year |
| CocoonSpeed | $1.99 | one-time |
| Favorites | $2.69 | one-time |
| Color pack Coalaia | $2.69 | one-time |
| Swift Cocoons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color pack Odozea | $3.99 | one-time |
| Color pack Trimenta | $3.99 | one-time |
| Global Player | $4.99 | one-time |
| Patterns | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pull to Sort | $8.99 | one-time |
| SubCocoons | $14.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $14.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Thoughts | $17.99 | one-time |
| CocoonGallery | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Notes | $89.99 | one-time |
| All Features | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*