# CocoonWeaver vs S

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.

Both are free to download. CocoonWeaver sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. S asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

CocoonWeaver ships an update every 6 days, S every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CocoonWeaver | S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (317 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocoonweaver-audio-notes/id1464144628/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-vr-paranormal-experiments/id6450799250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **317** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 689 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Origin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464144627) | [Spotted Ghosts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439178125) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-vr-paranormal-experiments/id6450799250)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 19, 2026 and S on October 16, 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.*