Comparison

CocoonWeaver vs S

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

Head to head
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

About

S

Explore paranormal phenomena with three unique VR experiments designed to enhance your investigations. This app utilizes modern technology to update traditional methods like the Ganzfeld experiment and offers a simulated space flight experience for relaxation and heightened senses.

Highlights
  • Ganzfeld Experiment with Spirit Box
  • Spinning Triangles visual enhancement
  • Simulated Space Travel VR experience
  • Modern take on paranormal investigation techniques
  • Designed for VR goggles
Features
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** You will need a set of Mobile Phone VR Goggles to use this app ** Enhance your paranormal Investigations with the S:G VR Experiments. Many experiments used on Paranormal Investigations are still using old techniques and equipment, I am trying to change that now using todays technology. Combine these experiments with the Estes method and see what happens! At the moment there are 3 experiments to choose from: 1: The Ganzfeld Experiment This uses a sensory deprivation methodology to help connect you to the spirits (this is an enhancement of the Estes method). It has been around since the 1970s and used on paranormal investigations for many many years. Originally you would put half ping pong balls over your eyes with a red light shining threw them. I am bringing the Ganzfeld Experiment into the 21st Century using the latest technology. Instead of listening to white noise, why not listen to a spirit box instead? 2: Spinning Triangles This is my own enhancement of the Ganzfeld Experiment, along with the flashing red lights, I have added 3 spinning red triangles within a black circle, within the flashing red screen. When testes I stared at the centre for around 1 minute then closed my eyes, I saw a huge sort of 3D sphere appeared with some crazy stuff going on inside it. 3: Space Travel I made my own 3D VR engine to simulate space flight. As you glide forward through space you should become relaxed and more susceptive to extra sensory feelings. ** WARNING ** This app contains flashing lights, and may produce motion sickness, please use with caution, and for no longer than 20 minutes at a time. ** Disclaimer ** Use at your own risk. We cannot be held personally responsible for you or any outcome (paranormal or otherwise) from using this app! Persons using the Application assume full responsibility for the use of the Application and agree that we are not responsible or liable for any claim, loss, or damage arising from the use of the Application. The paranormal is not a proven science and is considered theoretical.

Screenshots

CocoonWeaver4 screens
S4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CocoonWeaver at 81% against S's 0%. CocoonWeaver also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 16 months). S's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. CocoonWeaver sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. S asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CocoonWeaver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CocoonWeaver has 317 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of CocoonWeaver's written reviews are positive against 0% of S's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CocoonWeaver ships an update every 6 days, S every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CocoonWeaver versus S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCocoonWeaverS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (317 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings317 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size689 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe OriginSpotted Ghosts

Customer experience

CocoonWeaver

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

S

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

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

S

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

S

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CocoonWeaver free?
CocoonWeaver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is S free?
S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CocoonWeaver or S?
CocoonWeaver is rated higher. CocoonWeaver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 317 ratings, while S averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do CocoonWeaver or S have ads?
Neither CocoonWeaver nor S shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CocoonWeaver or S?
CocoonWeaver ships an update every 6 days, and S every 16 months. Most recently, CocoonWeaver was updated on October 7, 2026 and S on October 16, 2026.

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